# Service bulletin PIT5973

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10231664
- Published by NHTSA: 2023\-02\-13
- Manufacturer's number: PIT5973
- Manufacturer's date: 2023\-01\-25
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

## NHTSA's summary

This Preliminary information communicates an issue with a battery going dead causing by the hand free liftgate module. Dealer are to replace the hands free liftgate module and also GM engineering is working on new BCM calibrations.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10231664-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10231664-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Body and frame, Electrical system

## Vehicles listed

- 2022 to 2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
- 2022 to 2023 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
- 2022 to 2023 CHEVROLET TAHOE
- 2022 to 2023 GMC YUKON XL

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [23\-NA\-170](/bulletins/11024486.md), 2025-10-25, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be to main cause of an engine failure.
- [PIE0806B](/bulletins/11023052.md), 2025-09-10, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. This engineering information \(EI Lite\) ends the need for using the FPR Process in regards to rocker moldings experiencing poor fit, loose parts, broken clips and/or warpage resulting in a warranty replacement and to refer to SI for further diagnosis.
- [25\-NA\-115](/bulletins/11022871.md), 2025-09-06, Service bulletin: SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This service bulletin provides information on the Headrest Audio Speaker distortion and the correction for this condition including wire to wire repair.
- [25\-NA\-101](/bulletins/11019755.md), 2025-06-26, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS. This service bulletin provides information on the restraint warning lamp being illuminated and the correction to this by replacing the passenger presence module.
- [22\-NA\-242](/bulletins/11019545.md), 2025-06-16, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This warranty administration bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on System Reset and Connector Reconnect Labor Code Numbers.
- [24\-NA\-229](/bulletins/11019017.md), 2025-06-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides a procedure on how to check for a battery drain utilizing the Picoscope and how to measure the load on the system that may be causing a drain.
- [25\-NA\-087](/bulletins/11017595.md), 2025-05-02, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- [25\-NA\-077](/bulletins/11017307.md), 2025-04-29, Service bulletin: SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some customers may comment that they do not see any apps on their rear seat infotainment system.
- [23\-NA\-185](/bulletins/11017255.md), 2025-04-28, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING. This service bulletin helps diagnose/reduce possible CCND issues on Transfer Cases \- Service 4WD on DIC, Intermittent Failures, Noise Concerns, Driveline/Steering Vibration/Shudder, Intermittent DTCs/MIL Illuminated, Engagement/Disengagement/Ratcheting Concerns.
- [22\-NA\-242](/bulletins/11017247.md), 2025-04-26, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This warranty administration bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on System Reset and Connector Reconnect Labor Code Numbers.

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