GLOBAL SAFETY FIELD INVESTIGATIONS
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URGENT - DISTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY
Date:

December 2, 2020

Subject: N202310850 01 - Customer Satisfaction Program
Airbag Indicator Light Intermittent
Revised Correction, Warranty Information and Service Procedure
Models: 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV
2021 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe
2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL
Equipped with Restraint System-Seat, Inflatable, Driver & Pass Frt, Frt
Seat Side, Frt Inboard Seat Side, Roof Side (RPO AYQ)
To:

All General Motors Dealers

General Motors released Customer Satisfaction Program N202310850
yesterday. The correction, warranty information, and service procedure in this
bulletin have been updated to remove the inspection steps. The total number
of U.S. vehicles involved is approximately 90,005. Please see the attached
updated bulletin for details.
Please discard all previous copies of N202310850.
Customer Letter Mailing
The customer letter mailing will begin on December 15, 2020.
Global Warranty Management (GWM)
The Required Field Action section on the Investigate Vehicle History (IVH) screen was
updated on December 1, 2020. A list of involved vehicles in dealer new inventory is
attached to this message.
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GLOBAL SAFETY FIELD INVESTIGATIONS

Customer Satisfaction Program
N202310850 Airbag Indicator Light Intermittent
Release Date:
Revision Description:

Attention:

December 2020

Revision:

01

The correction, warranty information, and service procedure in this bulletin have been
updated to remove the inspection steps. Please discard all previous copies of
N202310850.

This program is in effect until December 31, 2022.

Make
Cadillac

Model
Escalade
Escalade ESV
Suburban
Tahoe
Yukon
Yukon XL

Chevrolet
GMC

Model Year
From
To

2021

2021

RPO

Description

AYQ

Restraint System-Seat,
Inflatable, Driver & Pass Frt, Frt
Seat Side, Frt Inboard Seat Side,
Roof Side

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

In certain 2021 model year Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon
and Yukon XL vehicles, driver movement can disrupt the electrical connection to the seat-mounted
inboard airbag system. This airbag system is supplemental and not required equipment under applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. If this occurs, the vehicle’s driver information center will display
a “Service Restraints System” message to the driver before resistance at the connection will prevent the
deployment of the airbag.
Dealers are to replace the driver seat inboard airbag electrical connector.

Parts
Quantity
1
2

Part Name
Service Harness
Salmon 20-18 Gauge Wire Splice Sleeve (Merchandising Pack of 10 pieces)

Part No.
13530533
19300089

Reminder: Parts may be removed from Retail Inventory Management (RIM). Dealers should review the affected parts
to confirm RIM managed status. Parts may have quantity limiters in effect.
Warranty Information
Labor
Operation
9105432

Description
Replace Driver Seat Inboard Airbag Electrical Connector and Clear
DTC information

Labor
Time
0.8

Trans.
Type
ZFAT

Net
Item
N/A

Service Procedure
1.

Place the driver seat in the full forward position with the seat back in the full upright position.

2.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in SI.

3.

Remove the driver seat back finish panel. Refer to Front Seat Back Finish Panel Replacement in SI.

4.

Disconnect the rear inboard side of the seat cushion/cover from the seat structure by releasing the retaining clips.

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5.

Position the seat cushion/cover to expose the driver seat inboard airbag connector.
Note: For clarification, the following photos show the seat cover off and the seat out of the vehicle. This procedure is
performed with the seat cover on and the seat in the vehicle.

6.

Disengage the two CPA’s on the inboard airbag electrical connector and remove the connector from the airbag.

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Note: There may be butyl tape over the harness and connector from a previous repair. Remove the butyl tape as
necessary. Tape residue can be left on the repair area, it does not need to be completely removed.

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7.

Measure 30 mm from the connector on the seat harness and cut the two wires at this point.

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8.

Unwrap the electrical tape to the first attachment location.

.

Note: The service connector has exceptionally long leads, discard any unused wire material.

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9.

On the service connector, measure 80 mm from the connector and cut the two wires at this point.

10. Splice the service connector to the seat wiring harness. Refer to Wire to Wire Repair in SI.

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11. Using fabric anti abrasion electrical tape, rewrap the wiring harness.
12. Connect the seat side harness to the airbag. Ensure the CPA’s are fully engaged.

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13. Position the harness into the channel on the seat frame as shown.

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14. Secure the harness to the seat frame using fabric anti abrasion electrical tape.

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15. Inspect that the connector and CPA’s are fully seated, and the bundle is taped in place.
16. Reconnect the rear inboard side of the seat cushion/cover to the seat structure. Ensure the cover is properly fitted
and free of wrinkles.
17. Reinstall the driver seat back finish panel. Refer to Front Seat Back Finish Panel Replacement in SI.
18. Reconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in SI.
19. Clear any DTC codes.
Dealer Responsibility
All new, used, GM Certified Used, courtesy transportation vehicles, dealer shuttle vehicles, etc. in dealers' possession
and subject to this program 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, dealertraded, 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.
Dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this program at no charge to customers, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle,
or ownership, through December 31, 2022. Customers who have recently purchased vehicles sold from your vehicle
inventory, and for which there is no customer information indicated on the involved vehicle listing, are to be contacted by
the dealer. Arrangements are to be made to make the required correction according to the instructions contained in this
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bulletin. A copy of the customer letter is provided in this bulletin for your use in contacting customers. Program followup cards should not be used for this purpose, since the customer may not as yet have received the notification letter.
In summary, through December 31, 2022, whenever a vehicle subject to this field action enters your vehicle inventory,
you must take the steps necessary to ensure the program correction has been made before selling the vehicle. In addition,
for vehicles entering your facility for service, you are required to ensure the customer is aware of the open field action
and make every reasonable effort to implement the program correction as set forth in this bulletin prior to releasing the
vehicle.
Dealer Reports
For dealers with involved vehicles, a listing has been prepared and will be available through GM GlobalConnect Maxis
Field Action Reports or sent directly to export dealers. The Inventory tab of the dealer reports will contain VINs that
apply to this field action. This information is intended to assist dealers with the PROMPT COMPLETION of these
vehicles. The Customer In-Service tab will contain customer names and addresses from Motor Vehicle Registration
Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose other than follow-up necessary to complete
this field action may be a violation of law in several states.
Courtesy Transportation – For USA & Canada
Courtesy transportation is available for customers whose vehicles are involved in a product program and still within the
warranty coverage period. See General Motors Service Policies and Procedures Manual for courtesy transportation
program details.
Customer Notification
USA & Canada - General Motors will notify customers of this program on their vehicle (see copy of customer letter included
with this bulletin).
Export - Letters will be sent to known owners of record located within areas covered by the US National Traffic and Motor
Vehicle Safety Act. For owners outside these areas, dealers should notify customers using the attached sample letter.

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.

We Support
Voluntary Technician
Certification

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December 2020
This notice applies to your vehicle, VIN: ________________________________
Dear General Motors Customer:
We have learned that in certain 2021 model year Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC
Yukon or Yukon XL vehicles, driver movement can disrupt the electrical connection to the seat-mounted inboard airbag
system. This airbag system is supplemental and not required equipment under applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. If this occurs, the vehicle’s driver information center will display a “Service Restraints System” message to
the driver before resistance at the connection will prevent the deployment of the airbag.
Your satisfaction with your GM vehicle is very important to us, so we are announcing a program to prevent this condition
or, if it has occurred, to fix it.
What We Will Do: Your GM dealer will replace the driver seat inboard airbag electrical connector. This service will be
performed for you at no charge until December 31, 2022. After that, any applicable warranty will apply.
What You Should Do: To limit any possible inconvenience, we recommend that you contact your dealer as soon as
possible to schedule an appointment for this repair. By scheduling an appointment, your dealer can ensure that the
necessary parts will be available on your scheduled appointment date.
If you have any questions or concerns that your dealer is unable to resolve, please contact the appropriate Customer
Assistance Center at the number listed below.
Division
Cadillac
Chevrolet
GMC
Puerto Rico – English
Puerto Rico – Español
Virgin Islands

Number
1-866-982-2339
1-800-630-2438
1-866-996-9463
1-800-496-9992
1-800-496-9993
1-800-496-9994

Text Telephones (TTY)
1-800-833-2622
1-800-833-2438
1-800-462-8583

We truly appreciate you taking the time to remedy your vehicle as we know your time is valuable. We want you to know
that we will do our best, throughout your ownership experience, to ensure that your GM vehicle provides you many
miles of enjoyable driving.
Neelie O’Connor
Global Executive Director
Customer Experience Operations
N202310850

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