Service bulletin 21-NA-271
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 | 10241858 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2023-09-06 |
| Manufacturer's number | 21-NA-271 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2023-08-01 |
| NHTSA component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
NHTSA's summary
This bulletin advises the technician of a possible coolant hose that might be kinked causing the customer concern.
The document
The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.
Components
Electrical system, Engine
| CADILLAC ESCALADE | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
|---|---|
| CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| CADILLAC ESCALADE NA | 2021 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| CHEVROLET SUBURBAN | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 | 2021, 2022, 2023 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| CHEVROLET TAHOE | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| GMC SIERRA 1500 | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| GMC YUKON | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| GMC YUKON XL | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| GMC YUKON XL 1500 | 2023 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 2025225 | 2025-04-24. Engine |
|---|---|
| 25V274000 | 2025-04-24. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL |
| 24V320000 | 2024-05-09. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| 21V421000 | 2021-06-10. AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
| 20V790000 | 2020-12-17. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
| 2019631 | 2019-12-12. Electrical |
| 19V888000 | 2019-12-12. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.
| N262552620 | 2026-05-11. Service campaign. Certain vehicles may have a condition that could cause the cylinder 2 glow plug to fail. If this failure occurs, the Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine Light) will illuminate and a diagnostic trouble code will set. This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 15 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after May 11, 2026, are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to May 11, 2026, must be submitted to the Service Contract provider. Vehicle owners or lessees who paid for repairs referenced in this Special Coverage (“Customers”) are eligible for reimbursement of their reasonable and customary expenses in accordance with the procedures specified below. The conditional right to reimbursement is provided by GM solely in the interest of customer satisfaction and is personal to Customers. Customers may not assign and GM does not consent to any assignment of any Customer’s right to submit reimbursement claims, or to receive reimbursement, or any other rights granted by this Special Coverage to any third party, including but not limited to service contract providers, and this Special Coverage is not intended to and does not confer any third party beneficiary, subrogation or contribution rights, or any other rights to reimbursement, against GM, whether in law, equity or otherwise, on any third parties. Dealers are to replace the cylinder 2 glow plug as necessary. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer. |
|---|---|
| N252529080 | 2026-04-01. Service campaign. Service Update. Certain vehicles listed above may be missing a high voltage header plug on the RESS battery pack drive motor connector. Dealers are to inspect the RESS pack connectors and install the proper HV Header Plug if missing. |
| N252515590 | 2026-01-27. Service campaign. Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition in which the body-to-chassis ground strap may be corroded. Dealers will replace the ground strap. |
| N252494003-02 | 2026-01-21. Service campaign. Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where the connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components in these vehicles may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure. This special coverage covers if an engine failure occurs in the vehicle as a result of the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after May 23, 2025, are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to May 23, 2025, must be submitted to the Service Contract provider. Vehicle owners or lessees who paid for repairs referenced in this Special Coverage (“Customers”) are eligible for reimbursement of their reasonable and customary expenses in accordance with the procedures specified below. The conditional right to reimbursement is provided by GM solely in the interest of customer satisfaction and is personal to Customers. Customers may not assign and GM does not consent to any assignment of any Customer’s right to submit reimbursement claims, or to receive reimbursement, or any other rights granted by this Special Coverage to any third party, including but not limited to service contract providers, and this Special Coverage is not intended to and does not confer any third party beneficiary, subrogation or contribution rights, or any other rights to reimbursement, against GM, whether in law, equity or otherwise, on any third parties. Dealers are to replace the engine. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer. |
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| 00-06-01-026R | 2025-12-03. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage. |
| 25-NA-339 | 2025-11-12. Service bulletin. Under Field Actions N252494000, N252494001, the service procedure includes performing a PICO test on vehicle engines within the identified suspect VIN population. If the engine passes the PICO test, the engine oil will be changed from 0W20 to Mobil 1 Supercar 0W40 dexosR. From that point forward, the engine must use 0W40 dexosR oil products for all future oil change services. |
| 25-NA-119 | 2025-10-27. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides information on the Service Safety Restraint Message displayed on the DIC Airbag malfunction indicator illuminated. |
| 25-NA-108 | 2025-10-27. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides a procedure to inspect and verify the drive shafts are over extending past the 5mm tolerance, causing the customers concern of a fluid leak under the vehicle. |
| 25-NA-044 | 2025-10-27. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on SPS2 Hybrid/EV Battery Data Retrieval for Service High Voltage DTCs. |