NHTSA ID Number: 10183198
Manufacturer Communication Number: 20NA196
TSB/Document Date: 2020-11-30
Summary
This service bulletin provides information and a service procedure for dealers/technicians on OnStar Over the Air Update for TTY / TDD Operation and Continuous Improvement Changes.
Bulletin No.:
Service Bulletin
Date:
20-NA-196
November, 2020
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Brand:
OnStar Over the Air Update for TTY / TDD Operation and Continuous Improvement
Changes
Model:
Model Year:
VIN:
from
to
Enclave
2019
2020
Encore GX
(VIN M)
2020
Encore
2021
CT4
2020
2021
CT5
2020
2021
2021
CT6
2019
2021
XT4
2019
2021
XT5
2020
2021
XT6
2020
2021
Escalade
2021
2021
Blazer
2019
2021
2020
2020
Camaro
2019
2021
Colorado
2019
2021
Corvette
2020
2020
Cruze
2019
2019
Equinox
2019
2021
Malibu
2019
2021
Onix
2020
2021
S10
2021
2021
Silverado
1500 (New
Model)
2019
2019
Silverado
1500
2020
2021
Silverado
2500HD/
3500HD
2020
2021
Spark
2019
2021
Suburban
2021
2021
Tahoe
2021
2021
Trailblazer
(VIN M)
2021
2021
Traverse
2019
2020
Trax
2019
2021
Copyright 2020 General Motors
LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Brand:
November, 2020
Model:
Model Year:
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Acadia
2020
2020
Canyon
2019
2021
Sierra 1500
(New Model)
2019
2019
Sierra 1500
2020
2021
Sierra
2500HD/
3500HD
2020
2021
Terrain
2019
2021
Yukon
2021
2021
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Involved Region or Country
North America, Middle East, Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru,
Uruguay
Additional Options (RPOs)
Equipped with OnStar® (UE1), or Mobile Internet Connectivity (VV4) and without
Deactivated Vehicle Communication System (UDA)
Condition
Some customers may inquire about continued OnStar functionality after the 3G network
is sunset. Some OnStar modules and services rely on the 3G network for functionality.
This includes some TTY/TDD functionalities in certain vehicles. The telecommunications
provider is scheduling to sunset the 3G network in February 2022. In addition to this, a
continuous improvement software update is being released with updates made on the
following areas: TTY/TDD, Turn by Turn (TBT), diagnostics, remote services, GPS time
and date, and other general system improvements.
Improvements will vary by system generation, model, and model year, but most notable
may include:
• Support 3G sunset requirements
• TTY/TDD – Teletype or Text Telephone functionality for speech-impaired, deaf, or hard
of hearing persons
• Failed remote commands – Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, Remote Ignition Block,
On-Demand Diagnostics
• Vehicle speed limit values is not stored after boot-up during remote ignition block
• Prevent possible incorrect data usage after future network carrier changes are
implemented
• Prevent possible loss of GPS if cellular carriers enable an MDT (Minimization of Drive
Tests – provides carriers information on signal strength and location) feature in their
network
• GPS time and date reports can cause false messages for Service Air Filter message,
incorrect clock time displayed, or Super Cruise disengagement
• Super Cruise is inconsistently toggling precise positioning mode. This can cause the
Super Cruise system to disengage when no visible issue exists
• False collision event call or loss of audio during OnStar call (2021 model year VIP
programs only)
• Radio stays awake due to TBT route download, or OTA package download failures
• TBT destination addresses missing in Recent or Favorites list
• DTC enhancements for OnStar to serial data gateway module or radio, clearing DTCs
and false loss of communication
• Loss of WiFi connection when system transitions from 2G network to 3G network
coverage
• Dealer service tool capability to clear Stolen Vehicle Slowdown
• Navigation pointer drifts on screen
• Invalid CAN data causes ECM to trigger false MIL (2020 model year VIP models only)
• Wrong icon displayed after a call is disconnected
• Location masking data is incorrectly updated
• Packet data retry timer expires during an emergency call retry
• Cellular Signal quality indicator is set incorrectly
• Feature precedence is not implemented for vehicle task manager versus OTA
• Invalid GPS data is reported for eCall/ERA variants (non-US markets only)
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• Modem reset during an Advisor call
• Vehicle charge interrupt data not stored properly
Cause
As the telecommunications industry evolves, the 3G network used by some OnStar
modules is being decommissioned, or sunset, to be replaced by newer technologies.
Other listed conditions may be caused by software anomalies.
Correction
This update can occur remotely through Over-the-Air (OTA) update to the OnStar module.
However, some customers may decline the vehicle update, or the update may be
unsuccessful. Along with the vehicles mentioned above, vehicles in unconnected
markets, and fleet customers may need the dealer to replace the OnStar module.
Service Procedure
Note: There is no scan tool data that identifies the
OnStar module version in these vehicles. Verify the
customer concern is not related to more common
causes prior to utilizing this service bulletin information.
1. Certain vehicle radio systems may show an
Update History in the radio menu. Before
proceeding with diagnostics or part replacements,
check the Update History for an OnStar update
installed on or after September 10, 2020. The
update version number could vary based on
OnStar generation, vehicle Year, Make, and Model.
1.1. If an OnStar update was installed on or after
September 10, 2020, then this bulletin does
not apply. Refer to SI for diagnostic
information related to the condition that is
occurring.
1.2. If there is no record of an OnStar update
installed on or after September 10, 2020, then
the over-the-air update may not have
occurred on this vehicle. Read the important
note then proceed to Step 2.
Important: At the release of this service bulletin, parts
are currently not available that are built with the latest
software update being delivered via OTA. If a module
must be replaced for a failed OnStar OTA message,
then the vehicle will have to be re-enrolled in the OTA
update process. This re-enrollment occurs
automatically. The customer may see additional
prompts to install the update package at a later date.
Please encourage that they follow the on-screen
prompts and accept the installation when convenient to
do so.
2. Does the radio indicate a failed OTA update and to
return to the dealer?
2.1. If no failed OTA message is displayed in the
radio, this bulletin may not apply. Do NOT
replace the OnStar module per this bulletin.
Replacement parts currently do not have the
fixes being delivered via OTA. Refer to
published diagnostics in SI.
2.2. If there is a failed OTA message displayed for
the OnStar module, then replace the OnStar
module. Refer to the appropriate
Communication Interface Module
Replacement document in SI.
Until such time as revised parts become available,
dealers should only replace the OnStar module if the
radio indicates this OnStar OTA failed, or when
published diagnostics indicate replacement is
necessary. This bulletin will be revised once parts
containing the fixes become available. That is currently
not expected to occur until approximately the second
quarter of 2021.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor
Operation
9700019
Version
1
Modified
Released October 27, 2020
Description
Labor Time
Communication Interface
Module Replacement for
failed OTA update
N202298820
Use
Published
Labor
Operation
Time
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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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