Service bulletins for the 2015 Jeep Grand 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.
513 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 18-047-15 REV-A | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Flash: 3.0L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements 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, a technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) stored in the PCM memory. ? P204F-00 - Reductant System Performance ? P20E9-00 - Reductant Pressure Too High ? P249C-00 - Excessive Time To Enter Closed Loop Reductant Injection Control ? P2002-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold ? P20C2-00 - Reductant Heater 3 Control Circuit Performance ? P2299-00 - Brake Pedal Position/Accelerator Pedal Position Incompatible ? P208B-00 - Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance ? P1288-00 - NOX Sensor 1/2 Zero Offset Too High |
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| 21-027-15 REV-C | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Flash: Transmission Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience an erroneous Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Upon further investigation, the technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) stored in the TCM memory. In addition, the following TCM calibration improvements are also available for vehicles equipped with the 845RE 8 speed transmission (Sales Code DFL). These improvements are listed per engine application. 3.0L Gas Engine (Sales Code EHD) ? P1DCD - TCM monitoring processor performance multiple clutches locked up. ? P1B13 - Park-By-Wire unintended out of park position. ? P0734 - Gear 4 Shift Incorrect Ratio. ? Improved upshift timing. ? Improved torque converter engagement. ? Improved shift timing during tow mode operation. ? Improved shift points during aggressive driving. ? Calibration improvement to correct bump feel during 2-1 downshift. ? Improved shift timing while in snow, base, and hill modes. 3.6L Gas Engine (Sales Code ERB) ? P1DCD - TCM monitoring processor performance multiple clutches locked up. ? P1B13 - Park-By-Wire unintended out of park position. ? P0734 - Gear 4 Shift Incorrect Ratio. ? Improved 4-3 and 3-2 downshifts. ? Improved shift timing at higher altitudes. ? Improved shift timing while in sand mode. ? Calibration improvement for multi-gear downshift timing during passing maneuvers. ? Calibration improvement for intermittent delayed upshift. |
| 25-003-15 | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Contamination This bulletin involves replacing the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system components. A small number of DEF systems may have been accidently contaminated during manufacturing. With this contamination there may be a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated. Upon further investigation, a technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). ? P20EE - SCR NOX Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. ? P2BA9 - NOX Exceedence - Insufficient Reductant Quality. ? P20E8 - Reductant Pressure Too Low. ? P20E9 - Reductant Pressure Too High. |
| 18-070-15 | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Flash: PCM Software 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 a technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory. ? P0301- Cylinder 1 Misfire ? P0302- Cylinder 2 Misfire ? P0303- Cylinder 3 Misfire ? P0304- Cylinder 4 Misfire ? P0305- Cylinder 5 Misfire ? P0306- Cylinder 6 Misfire ? P0300- Multiple Cylinder Misfire ? P0513- Invalid SKIM Key |
| 21-016-15 REV-B | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Flash: Transmission Shift And Drivability Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a ?Stop/Start Ready? message in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) when the vehicle did not perform an auto stop event. This message typically occurs while the vehicle is being driven in Snow Mode. In addition, a small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, a technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) stored in the TCM memory. ? P0887 - TCM Power Control Circuit High ? P1634 - TCM Internal Internal Watchdog Performance ? P061B - Internal Control Module Torque Calculation Performance. ? U0401 - Implausible Data Received From The ECM/PCM. ? P1DAD - Input Shaft/Output Shaft Direction Correlation. ? P1DAF - Incompatible Limp In Action Requested (set in conjunction with U1424 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received). |
| 25-002-15 REV-A | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS. P0455 And/Or P0456 Set In The PCM This bulletin involves replacing the evaporative emissions purge valve hose due to a split in the hose that will prevent the system from sealing. The customer may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) while driving. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory. ? P0455 EVAP System Large Leak ? P0456 EVAP System Small Leak |
| 08-079-15 REV-B | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Key Not Detected This bulletin involves reprogramming the Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) with the latest available software. A customer may describe the following conditions: ? When the Stop/Start button is pressed a ?Key Not Detected? message is displayed in the Instrument Cluster. ? If the plastic edge of the key is pressed and held against the Stop/Start button a ?Key Not Detected? message is displayed in the Instrument Cluster. NOTE: The RKE Lock/Unlock functions are functional. |
| 1NV00LU5A | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Part Description: CARPET ASSY - FLOOR Issue Description: Do not replace Carpet due to exposed floor pan or carpet white backing along the Sill or B-Pillar Trim. Please rake (rub) a plastic or non-abrasive tool (e.g. credit card edge) to relax the carpet backing and fibers such that fibers stand up and the carpet backing is no longer exposed. Replace Carpet if backing is still visible. Do not replace Carpet that exhibits bulging or intrusion into front passenger footwell. Please assess and reposition Carpet to flush position. If Carpet repositioning is difficult, remove Kick Panel and maneuver Wire Harness as necessary. |
| 68166105A | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Part Description: ATX Shifter Issue Description: Prior to removing (or disconnecting) the automatic transmission shifter knob, for any service to the shifter or for console removal, disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service. This will prevent a P1C86-14 DTC being stored in the electronic shift module (ESM). Failure to disconnect the battery before servicing the shifter may cause the P1C86-14 DTC to be set again. Clear the code before replacing the shifter. In the event a P1C86-14 DTC persist after following the above procedure, refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics, in the service manual. |
| 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. |
| 09-004-15 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; EQUIPMENT. Incorrect Engine Mount Isolator Installed On 3.0L Diesel Engine This bulletin involves replacing the right and left side engine mount isolators. Incorrect dampening rate engine mount isolators may have been installed on the vehicle which may cause one or more of the following symptoms: ? Shake and/or vibration at idle felt in the steering wheel and seat track. ? Road surface input shake felt in the steering wheel and seat track. ? Boom like low frequency noise at idle. |
| 23-022-15 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Door Glass Run Seal Weatherstrip Separated At Corner This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary, replacing the door glass run seal. The customer may describe what appears to be a tear or cut in the corner of the glass run seal. Glass run seal may separate at bonded corners due to insufficient seal bond strength as shown in (Fig. 1). Fig. 1 Door Glass Run Seal Seam Separation 1 - Seam Separation This bulletin applies ONLY to the area identified in (Fig. 2) on left side of the vehicle. ? (WK) Jeep Grand Cherokee: Left rear door C-pillar corner. ? (WD) Dodge Durango: front door B-pillar corner. Fig. 2 Door Glass Run Seal Inspection Area 1 - (WK) Jeep Grand Cherokee 2 - (WD) Dodge Durango |
| 08-045-15 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Media Hub Inoperative This bulletin involves performing a Restore Vehicle Reconfiguration. The customer may notice that the USB port, SD or AUX port (Media hub) is inoperative. |
| 05-002-15 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER. Front Brake Squeak/Squeal Noise This bulletin involves replacing the front brake caliper guide pin bushings. The customer may describe a front brake squeak/squeal noise at cold temperatures or with cold brakes after sitting. Noise is most prevalent during a low-speed stop with light brake pedal effort. |
| 21-027-15 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: Transmission Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM) 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 Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0734 - Gear 4 Shift Incorrect Ratio stored in the TCM memory. In addition, the following TCM calibration improvements are also available for vehicles equipped with the 845RE 8 speed transmission (sales code DFL). These improvements are listed per engine application. 3.0L gas engine (sales code EHD) ? Improved upshift timing. ? Improved torque converter engagement. ? Improved shift timing during tow mode operation. ? Improved shift points during aggressive driving. ? Calibration improvement to correct bump feel during 2-1 downshift. ? Improved shift timing while in snow, base, and hill modes. 3.6L gas engine (sales code ERB) ? Improved 4-3 and 3-2 downshifts. ? Improved shift timing at higher altitudes. ? Improved shift timing while in sand mode. ? Calibration improvement for multi-gear downshift timing during passing maneuvers. ? Calibration improvement for intermittent delayed upshift. |
| 08-007-15 REVA | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. RG3 RG4 RJ3 RJ4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Blind Spot module beep or chime sound may be heard continuous (KL Only). ? Radio may keep the CAN bus network awake, causing a battery drain. ? Voice Recognition (VR) to set temperature, will indicate wrong setting to rear seat temperature. ? Not possible to set temperature in degree C using the VR (UK vehicles only). ? Teleprompter does not appear when pressing the Voice Recognition (VR) button. ? Voice Recognition (VR) operation cancels while in media mode. ? Radio may display previous cameras image before displaying the current image. ? Navigation lost vehicle position, during route calculation. ? Navigation displays are missing after vehicle heading changes. ? Navigation giving incorrect guidance to exit the highway. ? FM audio may switch to AM after ignition cycle. ? Text messages appear as sender?s phone number not their name. ? Voice Recognition (VR) phone button may not work at times. ? Audio muted after AUX device is disconnected. ? Voice Recognition (VR) , ? Listen? to text, will only play 1st message. ? Drive Mode: Eco, sport or normal setting may not be saved after key cycle (LA, LD, LX and ZD Only). ? Drive Mode: Shift light On/Off, out of sync (LA, LD, LX and ZD Only). ? Speed adjusted volume, may not work. ? AM or FM seek or tuner soft keys may be missing. ? Display screen show ambient temperature as ?- - ? not normal values. Improvements: ? Spanish translation. ? Radio station, scroll feature. ? Drive Mode: Launch control button, text improvements (LA, LD, LX and ZD Only). ? Displays correct media, song titles and tracks. ? Incoming calls, audio enhancements (LA, LD and LX Only). ? Audio for strong AM stations. ? VR performance. ? Settings can only be changed in run mode, not ACC. ? Notify user wh |
| 08-075-15 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. RL4 RK4 RM4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and, if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Radio screen display freezes while using Point of Interest (POI) feature. ? Voice Recognition (VR) - voice commands not working. ? Improper translation of some words and units of meter and kilometers. |
| 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. |
| 05-006-15 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Front Brake Squeak/Squeal Noise This bulletin involves replacing the front brake rotors. The customer may describe a high frequency front brake squeal or squeak, at approximately 8.4kHz. Noise may be intermittent, so not always possible to duplicate. |
| 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. |
| 21-045-15 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Flash: 8HP70 Transmission Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience one of more of the following conditions. ? Bump sensation during low speed tip-in acceleration. ? Downshift engine flare during coast down deceleration at higher altitudes. ? Bump sensation during 6-5 downshift. ? Bump sensation during 1-2 upshift. ? Intermittent delayed upshifts in 1st or 2nd gear. ? Less than desired shift quality when operating the vehicle in Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Low mode. ? With the vehicle stationary and the Selec-Terrain system set to Snow Mode, the transmission will perform a 2-1 downshift when pressing the (+) steering wheel mounted shift paddle instead of remaining in 2nd gear. |
| 18-022-15 REVA | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Flash: 3.0L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements 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 a technician may find one of more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory. ? P2299-00 - Brake Pedal Position/Accelerator Pedal Position Incompatible. ? P208B-00 - Redundant Pump 1 Control Performance. ? P1288-00 - NOX Sensor 1/2 Zero Offset Too High. ? P249C-00 - Excessive Time To Enter Closed Loop Reductant Injection Timing Control. ? P2002-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold. ? P20C2 - Reductant Heater 3 Control Circuit Performance. ? P204F - Reductant System Performance. ? P20E9 - Reductant Pressure Too High. |
| 08-079-15 REV-A | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT. Key Not Detected This bulletin involves reprogramming the Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) with the latest available software. A customer may describe the following conditions: ? When the Stop/Start button is pressed a ?Key Not Detected? message is displayed in the Instrument Cluster. ? If the plastic edge of the key is pressed and held against the Stop/Start button a ?Key Not Detected? message is displayed in the Instrument Cluster. NOTE: The RKE Lock/Unlock functions are functional. |
| 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. |
| 09-010-15 | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Incorrect 5.7L Engine Oil Dipstick This bulletin involves installing the correct engine oil indicator (Dipstick). The customer may notice blue smoke coming from the tail pipe after the vehicle was started. Also after performing an oil change the Dipstick may indicate the oil was low. When changing the oil and filter, service information shows 7 quarts / 6.6 liters are required. After installing 7 quarts / 6.6 liters the Dipstick may indicate the engine oil level is 1 quart / .95 liters low. |
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