Service Update
16195 Brake Lamps Remain Activated
Reference Number:
Revision Description:

Attention:

Release Date: January 2017
Revision: 01
This bulletin has been revised to include a new inspection procedure. In addition, an add
time for this new inspection is provided if a second inspection is required. Only use the
add time when a second inspection is required. Perform the new inspection on vehicles
that failed the first inspection and have not been repaired due to part availability. If the
vehicle passes the new inspection, part replacement is not required. Close the field action
bulletin using the add time provision in the Warranty Information section of the bulletin.
Please discard all copies of 16195.
N162068110

This service update includes vehicles in dealer inventory and customer vehicles that return to the
dealership for any reason. This bulletin will expire at the end of the involved vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty period.

Make
Cadillac
GMC

Model
XT5
Acadia

Model Year
From
To
2017
2017
2017
2017

RPO

Description

Involved vehicles are marked “open” on the Investigate Vehicle History screen in GM Global Warranty Management
system. This site should always be checked to confirm vehicle involvement prior to beginning any required inspections
and/or repairs.
Condition

Correction

Certain 2017 model year Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia vehicles may have a brake pedal position sensor
(BPPS) flag bracket which allows too much rotation, causing the BPPS sensor to indicate the brake pedal
is applied. This could cause the brake lamps to stay on, which could impair the brake lamps ability to
indicate the intention of the driver to stop or slow the vehicle, and/or could drain the battery. In addition,
this condition may cause the cruise control to be inoperative.
Inspect and, if necessary, replace the pedal assembly.

Parts
Quantity
1

Part Name

Part No.
22995263

Brake and Accelerator Pedal Bracket

There is a small percentage of vehicles anticipated that will need this fix. Due to limited initial parts availability,
dealers are encouraged not to order recall parts for use as shelf stock.
Reminder: Parts may be removed from Retail Inventory Management (RIM) management. Dealers should review the
affected parts to confirm RIM managed status. Parts may have quantity limiters in effect.
Warranty Information
Labor
Operation
9102864
9102865

Description
Inspect Only – No Further Action Required
Add: Re-inspect – No Further Action Required
Brake and Accelerator Pedal Assembly Replacement (includes old
inspection)
Add: Re-inspect Brake Pedal Assembly

Copyright 2017 General Motors. All Rights Reserved.

Labor
Time
0.2
0.2
1.2

Trans.
Type
ZFAT

Net
Item
N/A

ZFAT

N/A

0.2

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Service Update
16195 Brake Lamps Remain Activated
Service Procedure

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1.

Position the front driver seat in the rear most position to gain access to the brake pedal position sensor (BPPS) switch
activation bracket (1).

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2.

Ensure all three BPPS switch activation bracket plastic tabs (1) are secured over the pedal arm.


If all three BPPS switch activation bracket plastic tabs are secured over the pedal arm, proceed to the next step.



If any of the BPPS switch activation bracket plastic tabs are NOT secured over the pedal arm, secure the BPPS
switch activation bracket tabs over the pedal arm and proceed to the next step.

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Service Update
16195 Brake Lamps Remain Activated

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Brake and accelerator pedal assembly shown out of vehicle for illustration purposes. Paint pen scribe mark
(3) shows relationship between the base of the BPPS switch bracket and bracket shaft. Two-sided arrow (2)
indicates rotation path of the BPPS switch bracket.
3.

Using your fingers, rotate the BPPS switch activation bracket back and forth (2) to determine if there is any movement
at the base of the bracket and bracket shaft (3).
Note: If the brake lights remain on after the BPPS inspection, replace the brake and accelerator pedal bracket. Refer
to Brake and Accelerator Pedal Assembly Replacement in SI.


If there is 1 mm (3/64 in) or less of movement in any direction or less than 2 mm (5/64 in) of movement total in
both directions and the brake lights do NOT remain on after attempting to rotate the BPPS switch activation
bracket, no further action is required.



If there is more than 1 mm (3/64 in) of movement in any direction or over 2 mm (5/64 in) movement total in both
directions and the brake lights remain on after attempting to rotate the BPPS switch activation bracket, replace
the brake and accelerator pedal assembly. Refer to Brake and Accelerator Pedal Assembly Replacement in SI.

Dealer Responsibility
Whenever a vehicle subject to this service update enters your vehicle inventory, or is in your facility for service in the
future, and the vehicle is still covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, you must take the steps necessary to be
sure the service update correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
All new, used, GM Certified Used, courtesy transportation vehicles, dealer shuttle vehicles, etc. in dealers' possession
and subject to this bulletin must be held and inspected/repaired per the service procedure of this bulletin before customers
take possession of these vehicles. Involved vehicles must be held and not delivered to customers, dealer-traded,
released to auction, used for demonstration, or any other purpose.
All GM Certified Used vehicles currently in the dealers’ inventory within the Certified Pre-Owned Inventory System
(CPOIS) will be de-certified and must be held and remedied per the service procedure in this bulletin. Upon submitting
an accepted/paid warranty transaction in the Global Warranty Management (GWM) system, the vehicle can be re-certified
for sale within the CPOIS system, or once again be used in the CTP program.

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 tools, equipment, 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 dealer for information on whether your
vehicle may benefit from the information.

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GLOBAL SAFETY FIELD INVESTIGATIONS
DCS4322
URGENT - DISTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY
Date:

January 25, 2016

Subject: 16195 01 - Service Update
Brake Lamp Remain Activated
Service Procedure Revised
Models: 2017 Cadillac XT5
2017 GMC Acadia
To:

All General Motors Dealers

On Friday, January 20, 2016, General Motors released bulletin 16195 via
Global Connect message GCUS-3-817.
This bulletin has been revised to include a new inspection procedure. In
addition, an add time for this new inspection is provided if a second inspection
is required. Only use the add time when a second inspection is required.
Perform the new inspection on vehicles that failed the first inspection and have
not been repaired due to part availability. If the vehicle passes the new
inspection, part replacement is not required. Close the field action bulletin
using the add time provision in the Warranty Information section of the bulletin.
END OF MESSAGE
GLOBAL SAFETY FIELD INVESTIGATIONS