Service bulletins for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee
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.
613 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| D-15-21 | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Powertrain Service Center-Pre-Authorization Program Updaves - 8-Speed, 9-Speed / TREMEC Assemblies |
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| 68224166A | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Part Description: HVAC Blower Assembly Issue Description: Blower Motor either making noise or is inoperative (even intermittently). Before replacing any of the part numbers listed above, please call any of the following people for each vehicle type. (If you don't get an answer within 15 minutes, then proceed with the repair.):~ WD/WK--68224166AB - Front Ken Deneau, cell (248) 765-0288~ 68089094AA - Rear Pat Presti- cell (248) 379-0972~ KL/UF/PF- 68223053AB, 68225055AA Mark Ware, cell (248) 705-3469~ F500- 68093422AB,Matt Sasina, cell (248) 464-4982 or Bryan Bremer cell (248) 429-9014~ RT- 68029719AB - Front, Chad Holcomb at cell (734)-634-3679 05183147AA - Rear, Ken Deneau, cell (248) 765-0288 |
| 68257699A | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Please contact Dennis Gauthier at cell (248) 613-9756 before replacing the part. If no response is received within 15 minutes, then please proceed with repair. ~ |
| 08-099-15 | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Incorrect Instrument Cluster Displays This Bulletin involves updating or replacing the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following symptoms: ? Wrong language translations discovered ? Street names are being hyphenated incorrectly ? Fuel tank range till empty is to high The following software enhancements are also included in this software update. ? ECE market tire inflation value removed. |
| 18-005-15 REV-E | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Flash: 2.4L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). 2015 KL Only ? U0402 - Implausible Data Received From TCM (ED6). ? P0116 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Performance. ? P050D - Cold Start Rough Idle. ? P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. ? P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 has been set in the PCM. 2014 KL Only ? P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. ? P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 has been set in the PCM. ? P106A - Cylinder 3 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch Off Time Out Of Range. ? P2251 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Negative Current Control Circuit Open. ? P0031 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Circuit Low. In addition, some customers may experience one or more of the following conditions. These conditions apply to 2015 model year vehicles only. ? Cold Engine Startup Flare and Idle Surge (ED6). ? Intermittent elevated engine RPM at start up. ? Less than desired gear engagement in lower ambient temperatures. ? Less than desired idle performance. |
| 08-097-15 | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP. FLASH: ABS Module Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the ABS Module software. New software is available to optimize Advanced Brake Assist (ABA) performance in low tractions situations. |
| 21-053-15 | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 948TE 9 Speed Transmission Quick Learn Procedure This bulletin provides information on how to perform the new scan tool based transmission Quick Learn procedure. This procedure is required after certain transmission repairs or to improve a customer?s concern of poor shift quality. Customers may indicate that their transmission shift quality may be erratic. |
| 21-021-15 REV-E | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Flash: Transmission Diagnostic And Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and/or one of the following conditions. Upon further investigation, a technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) stored in the TCM memory. 2015 KL Vehicles ? When driving on grades, the 3-2 downshift is hard to achieve or not available (ED6). ? P0711-00 - Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range-Performance (ED6). ? P0887-00 - TCM Power Control Circuit High. ? U0401-00 - Implausible Data Received From ECM/PCM. ? P1DAD-00 - Input Shaft-Output Shaft Direction Correlation. 2015 UF Vehicles ? When driving on grades, the 3-2 downshift is hard to achieve or not available (ED6). ? P0711-00 - Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range-Performance (ED6). ? P0885-00 - TCM Power Control Circuit (ED6). ? P0975-00 - Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit Performance (ED6). ? P0887-00 - TCM Power Control Circuit High (ED6). ? P0978-00 - Shift Solenoid 3 Control Circuit Performance (ED6). ? P0981-00 - Shift Solenoid 4 Control Circuit Performance (ED6). ? P0984-00 - Shift Solenoid 5 Control Circuit Performance (ED6). ? P1634-00 - TCM Internal Watchdog Performance (ERB). ? U0401-00 - Implausible Data Received From ECM/PCM. ? P1DAD-00 - Input Shaft-Output Shaft Direction Correlation. ? Garage shift improvements. Any shifting combination into or out of, Park, Drive, Reverse or Neutral (shifting at little or no vehicle speed). ? Up shift improvements, 2-3, 3-4 or 4-5 (ERB). This TCM calibration update being released also enables the new wiTECH based ?Transmission Quick Learn? procedure to be performed anytime the transmission adaptation memory cells are cleared or when addressing customer concerns of poor shift quality. It is also being rel |
| RL317270A | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Part Description: 2014 KL 9-Speed service transaxle with 2015 common hardware Issue Description: This 9-speed transaxle must ordered thru Mopar?s Powertrain Service Center (PSC) for a specific VIN and must be installed in that vehicle or the correct calibration will not load to the Engine Control Module (ECM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM). This 9-speed transaxle assembly requires an update to the Engine Control Module AND the Transmission Control Module using WiTech. Failure to complete both updates will result in possible damage and/or incorrect operation of this unit. |
| 5XN09DX9A | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. SEATS. Part Description: Front seat trim covers Issue Description: For vehicles built prior to 7/13/2015, if the customer complaint is related to a hard spot or wear mark at the rear/center location of the front seat cushion cover, replace the heated seat element with a minimum AE level part. Remove adhered element with care to avoid damage to cushion foam pad. If replacement of the passenger cushion foam pad is necessary, The Occupant Detection System (ODS) module and foam pad must be ordered and replaced as a paired assembly. Not to be replaced independently. |
| 18-007-15 REVB | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Flash: Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory: · P0441 - Evap Purge System Performance. · P0116 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Performance. · U0402 - Implausible Data Received From TCM. · P2067- Fuel Level Sensor 2 Circuit Low (International Only). |
| 08-016-15 REVA | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Poor Radio Reception This bulletin involves replacing the satellite antenna if needed. A customer may experience, SXM (Sirius/XM) radio has intermittent muting. This occurs in areas where XM signal is degraded and cell signal is very weak. The condition happens when the optional vehicle internet connection through the cell network is in use with the internal vehicle Wi-Fi. This Symptom/Condition Only Applies to 2014-2015 WD, WK or KL Vehicles. A customer may experience a popping noise when listening to AM stations. |
| R21 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Emissions Recall R21 VECI Label An incorrect Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) label was inadvertently installed on about 2,200 of the above vehicles. The VECI label originally installed was intended for Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV). A new VECI label must be installed over the vehicle?s original VECI label. |
| 18-005-15 REVC | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Flash: 2.4L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). 2015 KL Only: ? P0116 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Performance. ? P050D - Cold Start Rough Idle. ? P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. ? P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 has been set in the PCM. 2014 KL Only: ? P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. ? P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 has been set in the PCM. ? P106A - Cylinder 3 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch Off Time Out Of Range. ? P2251 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Negative Current Control Circuit Open. ? P0031 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Circuit Low. In addition, some customers may experience one or more of the following conditions. These conditions apply to 2015 model year vehicles only: ? Intermittent elevated engine RPM at start up. ? Less than desired gear engagement in lower ambient temperatures. ? Less than desired idle performance. |
| 09-001-15 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. Engine Crankshaft Built With Incorrect Tolerances This bulletin involves verifying vehicle build dates and if necessary an engine replacement will be required. Certain vehicles may have been built with incorrect crankshaft tolerances. |
| 21-015-15 REVA | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: C1499-92-RDM Motor Position C1496-92-PTU Motor Position This bulletin involves updating the software in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU), Rear Driveline Module (RDM) and Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM). A customer with a KL vehicle may experience difficulty shifting out of 4 Wheel Low (4WL). A customer with a UF vehicle may experience All Wheel Drive (AWD) not operating correctly. On further inspection the Technician my find Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ? C1499-92-RDM Motor Position - Performance or Incorrect Operation. ? C1496-92-PTU Motor Position - Performance or Incorrect Operation. |
| 08-076-15 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: BCM Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module (BCM) software. A customer may describe that the ambient temperature display is slow to update. Upon further investigation the technician may find the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U1220-87 ?Lost Steering Lock Request Message - Missing Message?. |
| 23-029-15 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Water In Right Front Floor Footwell This bulletin involves correcting a sealant void between the cowl plenum lower panel and dash crossmember. The customer may describe damp or wet carpet in the right front footwell (Fig. 1). This condition may be due to a sealant void between the cowl plenum lower panel and dash crossmember allowing water to enter the vehicle interior. Fig. 1 Water In Right Side Front Footwell 1 - Right Front Footwell Carpet |
| 08-028-15 REVA | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. RA2 Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio's software. A customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Radio display screen intermittently may go blank. ? Radio display screen may lock up. ? Back up display may not turn off. ? Audio mutes. ? Not able to change state of heated seats and/or steering wheel during stop event on Stop/Start vehicles. ? Touchscreen confirmation beep may be too loud (Grand Cherokee only). ? U0208-00 - Loss Communication With Heated Seat Control Module (Cherokee only). Improvements: ? Only allow vehicle settings to be changed in run mode. To help ensure settings are properly saved. ? Always gray out text message soft keys for non-supporting devices. ? Voice Recognition (VR) improved accuracy. |
| 08-029-15 REVA | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RG2 Or RJ2 Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio's software. A customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Radio display screen intermittently may go blank. ? Radio display screen may be locked. ? Backup display may not turn off. ? Audio Mutes. ? Not able to change state of heated seats and/or steering wheel during stop event on Stop/Start vehicles. ? Touchscreen confirmation beep may be too loud. ? The radio does not allow selection of the Polish language. ? The radio fan continually runs at high speed. ? Customer perception may be the radio fan is too loud. Improvements: ? Only allow vehicle settings to be changed in run mode. To help insure settings are properly saved. ? Always gray out text message soft keys for non-supporting devices. ? Voice Recognition (VR) improved accuracy. |
| 08-081-15 | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Unable To Register With Uconnect This bulletin involves retrieving MDN and MEID numbers from the radio. Creating a Star case and recording the MDN and MEID with in the Star Case. The Star center will reply back with an access code that will need to be entered into the radio. The customer may notice that their Uconnect Apps do not work and they can?t register with Uconnect. |
| 21-008-15 REV-B | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. Transmission Shift Quality C-Clutch Snap Ring This bulletin involves removing the transmission, disassembling, and replacing the C-Clutch snap ring. A small number of customers may experience less than desired shift quality during a 5-4 downshift and/or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Upon further inspection, the technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U0402 setting in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) memory. |
| 21-021-15 REV-D | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Flash: Transmission Diagnostic And Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and/or one of the following conditions. Upon further investigation, a technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) stored in the TCM memory. 2015 KL Vehicles ? When driving on grades, the 3-2 downshift is hard to achieve or not available (ED6). ? P0711-00 - Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range-Performance (ED6). ? P0887-00 - TCM Power Control Circuit High. ? U0401-00 - Implausible Data Received From ECM/PCM. ? P1DAD - Input Shaft-Output Shaft Direction Correlation. 2015 UF Vehicles ? P1634-00 - TCM Internal Watchdog Performance (ERB). ? Garage shift improvements. Any shifting combination into or out of, Park, Drive, Reverse or Neutral (shifting at little or no vehicle speed). ? Up shift improvements, 2-3, 3-4 or 4-5 (ERB). ? P0711-00 - Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range-Performance. ? P0887-00 - TCM Power Control Circuit High. ? U0401-00 - Implausible Data Received From ECM/PCM. ? P1DAD - Input Shaft-Output Shaft Direction Correlation. This TCM calibration update being released also enables the new wiTECH based ?Transmission Quick Learn? procedure to be performed anytime the transmission adaptation memory cells are cleared or when addressing customer concerns of poor shift quality. It is also being released to improve transmission downshift response time during normal driving. |
| 23-031-15 | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. Gap Between Headliner And Sunroof Shade This bulletin involves replacing the headliner. The customer may describe a larger than expected gap between the headliner and the sunroof shade. |
| 21-021-15 REV-C | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Flash: Transmission Diagnostic And Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and/or one of the following conditions. Upon further investigation, a technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) stored in the TCM memory. 2015 KL Vehicles · **When driving on grades, the 3-2 downshift is hard to achieve or not available (ED6).** · **P0711-00 - Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range-Performance (ED6).** · P0887-00 - TCM Power Control Circuit High. · U0401-00 - Implausible Data Received From ECM/PCM. · P1DAD - Input Shaft-Output Shaft Direction Correlation. 2015 UF Vehicles · P0711-00 - Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range-Performance. · P0887-00 - TCM Power Control Circuit High. · U0401-00 - Implausible Data Received From ECM/PCM. · P1DAD - Input Shaft-Output Shaft Direction Correlation. This TCM calibration update being released also enables the new wiTECH based ?Transmission Quick Learn? procedure to be performed anytime the transmission adaptation memory cells are cleared or when addressing customer concerns of poor shift quality. It is also being released to improve transmission downshift response time during normal driving. |
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