Bulletin No.:

Service Bulletin

Date:

21-NA-074
March, 2021

TECHNICAL
Subject:

Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated On Driver Information Center (DIC) with DTC
P0300 and/or P0299/P2227 Set

Brand:

Model:

Buick

Envision

Model Year:

VIN:

from

to

from

to

2016

2020

-

-

Engine:

Transmission:

Equipped
with 2.0L
Engine
(RPO LTG)

All

Involved Region or Country

United States, Canada

Condition

Some customers may comment on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminated on Driver
Information Center (DIC) or a reduced power complaint.
Technicians may find one or more of the following DTCs set.
• P0300 – Engine Misfire Detected
• P0299 – Engine Underboost
• P2227 – Barometric Pressure (BARO) Sensor Performance

Cause

This condition may be caused by a moisture build up inside the charge air cooler (CAC).
This condition is more likely on the smaller displacement engines where an air-to-air
charge air cooler is used.
In cold temperatures, ambient and PCV moisture can freeze in the charge air cooler,
restricting flow, and causing DTC P0299 and/or P2227, or P0300.
In humid / rainy conditions, ambient moisture can build up in the charge air cooler, and on
a subsequent acceleration be drawn into the engine setting a P0300 and possible
stumble or sag.

Correction

Perform a smoke leak test of the charge air cooler, then follow the repair steps in the
appropriate Service Procedure below, depending on the build date.

Important: DO NOT replace the CAC inlet or outlet
ducts as part of this repair unless there is evidence of
damage and/or a leak from either CAC duct.

Service Procedure - Charge Air Cooler
Diagnosis
Important: Remove the boost sensor and wipe with a
clean rag to remove residual moisture to ensure the
sensor is not contaminated. DO NOT use chemical
cleaners.
1. Perform a smoke leak test of the charge air cooler,
using essential tool GE-52250 Power Smoke
Diagnostic Leak Detector. Refer to Chart Based
Conditions, below, for next steps.

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March, 2021

Bulletin No.: 21-NA-074
Chart Based Conditions

Model
Years

Condition

REPLACE
Charge Air
Cooler –
(CAC) Refer
to Charge
Air Cooler
Replacement
in SI

20162020

CAC Not
Frozen OR
Leaking and
no P0300

-

Refer to SI

20162019

CAC Not
Frozen OR
Leaking P0300
from driving in
humid/rainy
conditions
(Built Before
January 5,
2019) *

X

-

20162019

CAC Not
Frozen OR
Leaking P0300
from driving in
humid/rainy
conditions
(Built After
January 5,
2019) *

-

Refer to SI

5779438

Important: The latest designed charge air cooler is
wider, as shown in the picture above, and is NOT
compatible with the existing lower baffle on vehicles
built BEFORE January 5, 2019. The baffle will need to
be replaced to accommodate the larger charge air
cooler if the charge air cooler is being replaced

Chart Based Conditions

Model
Years

Condition

Repair Other
System Issue

Note: Replacement of the Charge Air Cooler is ONLY
required if GM IVH (View Vehicle Build) indicated build date
is Before January 5, 2019 AND GM IVH (View Transaction
History Detail) indicates the CAC has not been previously
replaced, or the part is damaged or leaking.

REPLACE
Charge Air
Cooler –
(CAC) Refer
to Charge
Air Cooler
Replacement
in SI

Repair Other
System Issue

-

Causal
Part

Description

X

Part
Number

X

Charge Air Cooler

84634949

N/A*

BAFFLE, RAD
AIR LWR

23350091

Parts Information

20162020

CAC Leaking

20162019

CAC Frozen
(Built Before
January 5,
2019) *

X

-

20192020

CAC Frozen
(Built After
January
5, 2019)

Thaw, clean
and
reinstall CAC

Refer to SI

20162020

CAC Frozen
AND Leaking

X

-

Qty

1

*For warranty transactions, DO NOT mark this/these
parts as the Causal Part. Enter the word "Bulletin" in
the Causal Part Description free-flow text field.

Bulletin No.: 21-NA-074

March, 2021

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Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under the Powertrain coverage,
use the following labor operation. Reference the
Applicable Warranties section Of Investigate Vehicle
History (IVH) for coverage information.
Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

4087008*

Perform Smoke Test for Charge Air Cooler and Charge Air
Cooler Replacement

2.3 hrs. (Envision)

*This is a unique Labor Operation for Bulletin use only.

Version

1

Modified

Released March 24, 2021

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