Bulletin No.: PI1521A
Date: Oct-2015

Subject:

Loss of Power Steering Assist, Hard to Steer, and/or Service Power Steering Message on DIC

Models:

2012-2015 Buick Verano
2013-2016 Buick LaCrosse Equipped with NJ1
2013-2016 Buick Regal Equipped with NJ1
2014-2016 Cadillac ELR
2010-2016 Chevrolet Equinox
2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze, Volt
2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited
2014-2016 Chevrolet Impala (VIN 1) Equipped with NJ1
2010-2016 GMC Terrain

Attention:

This PI also applies to any of the above models that may be Export vehicles.

This PI has been revised to add the 2016 ELR and new Recommendation/Instructions for the Equinox and Terrain. Please
discard PI1521.

Condition/Concern
Some customers may comment on loss of power steering assist, hard to steer, and/or Service Power Steering message on DIC.
This may be caused by a blown/failed power steering fuse, which could be a result from improper jump starting.

Recommendation/Instructions (Equinox and Terrain)
If you encounter a vehicle with the above concern, follow the procedure below.
1.

Locate the power steering fuse.

2.

Check to determine if the fuse is open. To do so, check for continuity using a Digital Multimeter (EL–39200) or a continuity tester.

3.

If the fuse element is broken, replace the fuse.
Important: When installing the new fuse, tighten the fasteners to 5 Y (44 lb in).
Note: If the continuity is good, continue diagnosis referring to SI.

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4.

After fuse is replaced, install an electrical ground point label, GM P/N 10384767, in the approximate location as illustrated above.

Recommendation/Instructions (All Other Models)
If you encounter a vehicle with the above concern, follow the procedure below.
1.

Locate the power steering fuse.

2.

Check to determine if the fuse is open. To do so, check for continuity using a Digital Multimeter (EL–39200) or a continuity tester.

3.

If the fuse element is broken, replace the fuse.
Important: When installing the new fuse, tighten the fasteners to 5 Y (44 lb in).
Note: If the continuity is good, continue diagnosis referring to SI.

Parts Information
For fuse part numbers and usage, refer to Group 08.965 of the appropriate GM Parts Catalog.

Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage (Canada Base Warranty coverage), use the following labor operation. Reference the Applicable
Warranties section of Investigate Vehicle History (IVH) for coverage information.
Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

2680368*

Power Steering Fuse Replacement

0.3 hr

*This is a unique Labor Operation for Bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.

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