NHTSA ID Number: 10114636
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5449
TSB/Document Date: 2017-08-15
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician for a service trailer brake message on in the vehicle. The technician will find diagnostic trouble codes C1115, C1116, C1117, or C1118. In most cases the chassis control module is not the cause of the trouble codes. The technician should inspect the wiring between the chassis control module and the trailer brake control switch. The inline connectors X185 or X138 as well as the connectors X1 and X5 of the X61A junction block should be thoroughly inspected looking for backed out, loose, poor retention or any other terminal issues. If there are no wiring concerns are found the trailer brake control switch is most likely the cause.
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TSB/Document ID: PIT5449
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2015-07-30
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Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Bulletin No.: PIT5449
Date: Jul-2015
Subject:
Diagnostic Tip - Service Trailer Brake Message With DTC C1115 C1116 C1117 Or C1118
Models:
2014 Chevrolet
Silverado 1500
2015 Chevrolet Silverado
2014 GMC Sierra 1500
2015 GMC Sierra
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
Condition/Concern
Some owners may comment of an intermittent Service Trailer Brake message on the DIC. When scanning the truck for DTC's, a C1115, C1116, C1117 and/or
C1118 will be set in the Chassis Control Module.
GDS can be used to view the following Trailer Brake Control Switch parameters in the Chassis Control Module:
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Manual Trailer Brake Apply Request Signal 1
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Manual Trailer Brake Apply Request Signal 2
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Trailer Brake User Gain Switch
Below are the normal working ranges for the Trailer Brake Control Switch parameters:
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Manual Apply Slide Lever Fully Applied
Manual Trailer Brake Apply Request Signal 1
89% (+/- 5%)
Manual Trailer Brake Apply Request Signal 2
11% (+/- 5%)
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Manual Apply Slide Lever Fully Released
Manual Trailer Brake Apply Request Signal 1
11% (+/- 5%)
Manual Trailer Brake Apply Request Signal 2
89% (+/- 5%)
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User Gain Switch
Switch at rest = 89% (+/- 5%)
" + " switch pressed = 37% (+/- 5%)
" - " switch pressed = 23% (+/- 5%)
Recommendation/Instructions
In most cases, the Chassis Control Module is NOT the root cause of the DTC's and there is either a concern with the wiring to the trailer brake control switch
or the switch itself.
The wiring between the Chassis Control Module and trailer brake control switch passes through in-line connector X185 or X138 (varies with vehicle build; refer
to SI), as well as the X1 and X5 connectors of the X61A Junction Block-I/P.
Please inspect the wiring from the Chassis Control Module to the trailer brake control switch, paying close attention to these connectors for any backed out,
loose, poor tension, etc. terminal/connector issues.
If no issues are found, the mostly like issue is with the trailer brake control switch.
Tip: The trailer brake control switch parameters can be monitored with the scan tool while wiggling the circuits/harness between the Chassis Control Module
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and switch looking for the values to change.
Warranty Information
Please refer to latest version of bulletin 10-00-89-005 for warranty information on wire/connector repairs.
Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the
remaining steps do not need to be performed.
GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may
occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools,
safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that
your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.
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