Bulletin No.:

Service Bulletin

Date:

19-NA-213
December, 2019

TECHNICAL
Subject:

Service Calibration for Service ESC and/or Service Park Brake Messages

Brand:

Model:

Buick

Envision

Chevrolet

Equinox

GMC

Terrain

Holden

Equinox

Model Year:

VIN:

from

to

2018

2020

Involved Region or Country

from

Engine:

Transmission:

All

All

to

North America, Middle East, Israel, South America, South Korea, Thailand, Australia,
New Zealand, Egypt and Africa.

Additional Options (RPOs)

Condition

Some customers may comment on a “Service ESC” or “Service Park Brake” MIL being
illuminated.
A technician may find the following DTCs set current or in history: U0125 or U0151. If
they experience the issue prior, the message may not be active and the codes may be in
history. The message and/or the indicator would have shown on the DIC, and
disappeared on the next key cycle.
• DTC U0125: Lost Communication With Multi-axis Acceleration Sensor Module
• DTC U0151: Lost Communication with SDM

Cause

The cause of the condition may be an issue with the Electronic Brake Control
Module (EBCM)

Correction

After verifying the DTCs that are present, follow the diagnostics for the code(s). If no
issue found, reprogram the EBCM.

Service Procedure
Caution: Before downloading the update files, be sure
the computer is connected to the internet through a
network cable (hardwired). DO NOT DOWNLOAD or
install the files wirelessly. If there is an interruption
during programming, programming failure or control
module damage may occur.
Note: Carefully read and follow the instructions below.
•

•

Ensure the programming tool is equipped with the
latest software and is securely connected to the
data link connector. If there is an interruption
during programming, programming failure or
control module damage may occur.
Stable battery voltage is critical during
programming. Any fluctuation, spiking, over
voltage or loss of voltage will interrupt
programming. Install a GM Authorized
Programming Support Tool to maintain system
voltage. Refer to www.gmdesolutions.com for
further information. If not available, connect a fully
charged 12 V jumper or booster pack
disconnected from the AC voltage supply. DO
NOT connect a battery charger.

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•

•

Turn OFF or disable systems that may put a load
on the vehicles battery such as; interior lights,
exterior lights (including daytime running lights),
HVAC, radio, etc.
Clear DTCs after programming is complete.
Clearing powertrain DTCs will set the Inspection/
Maintenance (I/M) system status indicators to NO.

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Note: If the Same Calibration/Software Warning is
noted on the SPS screen, select OK and follow screen
instructions. After a successful programming event, the
WCC is located in the Service Programming System
dialogue box of the SPS Summary screen. No further
action is required. Refer to the Warranty section of the
bulletin.

1. Verify if the Electronic Brake Control Module
(EBCM) has the latest software available.

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• If the vehicle does not have the most current
level of software, reprogram the EBCM to the
latest software available. Refer to K17
Electronic Brake Control Module: Programming
and Setup in SI.
• If the vehicle has the most current level of
software, refer to SI to perform system
diagnostics.
Note: To avoid warranty transaction rejections, you
MUST record the warranty claim code provided on the
SPS Warranty Claim Code (WCC) screen on the job
card. Refer to callout 1 above for the location of the
WCC on the SPS screen.
2. Record SPS Warranty Claim Code on job card for
warranty transaction submission.

3. Clear all codes.
4. Referring to SI, run the vehicle under the
conditions for setting the DTC(s).
• If DTC does not reset, return the vehicle to the
customer.
• If DTC resets use SI to continue to diagnose the
issue.

Parts Information
No parts are required for this repair.

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

*2886498

Electronic Brake Control Module Reprogramming with SPS for
DTCs U0125 and U0151

0.3 hr

*This is a unique Labor Operation for Bulletin use only.
*To avoid warranty transaction rejections, carefully read and follow the instructions below:
• The SPS Warranty Claim Code must be accurately entered in the “SPS Warranty Claim Code” field of the transaction.
• When more than one Warranty Claim Code is generated for a programming event, it is required to document all Warranty
Claim Codes in the “Correction” field on the job card. Dealers must also enter one of the codes in the “SPS Warranty Claim
Code” field of the transaction, otherwise the transaction will reject. It is best practice to enter the FINAL code provided
by SPS.

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Warranty Claim Code Information Retrieval
If the SPS Warranty Claim Code was not recorded on
the Job Card, the code can be retrieved in the SPS
system as follows:
1. Open TIS on the computer used to program the
vehicle.
2. Select and start SPS.
3. Select Settings.
4. Select the Warranty Claim Code tab.
The VIN, Warranty Claim Code and Date/Time will be
listed on a roster of recent programming events. If the
code is retrievable, dealers should resubmit the
transaction making sure to include the code in the SPS
Warranty Claim Code field.
Version

3

Modified

Released September 16, 2019
Revised October 09, 2019 – Added 2018 and 2020 Model Years, updated Service
Procedure with SPS programming information
Revised November 27, 2019 – Added 2018, 2019 and 2020 Buick Envision Models and
updated programming information

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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