Bulletin No.:

Service Bulletin

Date:

05-00-89-029E
September, 2022

INFORMATION
Subject:

General Motors Dealership Critical Equipment Requirements and Recommendations

Models:

2023 and Prior GM Passenger Cars and Trucks

This bulletin has been revised to add the 2019–2023 Model Years, the first Important
statement and update the information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number
05-00-89-029D.

Important: Service agents must comply with all
International, Federal, State, Provincial, and/or
Local laws applicable to the activities it performs
under this bulletin, including but not limited to
handling, deploying, preparing, classifying,
packaging, marking, labeling, and shipping
dangerous goods. In the event of a conflict between
the procedures set forth in this bulletin and the
laws that apply to your dealership, you must follow
those applicable laws.

Critical Equipment
As established in the Dealer Sales and Service
Agreement, in addition to required essential service
tools, the dealer agrees to provide such other tools and
equipment as reasonably necessary to fulfill its
responsibilities to properly diagnose and service
General Motors vehicles. This bulletin is intended to
provide General Motors dealerships with requirements
and recommendations for service equipment that has
been identified as critical equipment necessary to
properly repair and maintain General Motors vehicles.
The proper maintenance and/or replacement of existing
equipment with General Motors approved equipment
(available through GM Dealer Equipment) will ensure
proper serviceability and contribute to improved
customer satisfaction and dealer profitability.

Equipment Maintenance
Regular maintenance and calibration is essential to
assure the use of equipment results in high quality and
satisfactory repairs. Most manufacturers recommend
weekly or monthly cleaning and inspection of
equipment with repair or replacement of worn or
damaged parts as needed. Annual or semi-annual
calibration of equipment is also recommended,
depending on frequency of use. The manufacturer of
your equipment will have specific recommendations
and, in many cases, can provide inspection and
calibration services.

Copyright 2022 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

EV Service Equipment
Important: This technical service bulletin (TSB) can
only be completed by certified repair facilities who have
met all specific training, tool and equipment
requirements pertaining to the vehicle Brand and Model
serviced. Repairs must be performed by a technician
who has successfully completed the required training.
GM Requirements: For all Electric General Motors
vehicles with Electric propulsion, dealers are required
to have all designated special service tools, equipment,
and chargers in order to properly diagnose and repair
electrification vehicles. Please refer to Service Bulletin
# 22-NA-114 (U.S. Only). Dealers in Canada, please
see the EV Readiness Guides available on the
Marketing Hub under EV in Global Connect.
Reference www.gmdesolutions.com for all approved
dealer equipment and specifications.

Brake Equipment
GM Equipment Requirements*
• Capable of producing rotor surfaces with less than
0.051 mm (0.002 in) assembled runout.
• Capable of producing rotor surfaces with less than
0.025 mm (0.001 in) lateral runout (as measured
on the lathe arbor – bench lathe).
• Capable of producing flat surfaces (no dishing).
• Capable of producing rotor surfaces with less than
0.0076 mm (0.0003 in) thickness variation.
• Use secondary non-directional surface finishing
tools.
• Capable of producing surface finish of 40 Ra
(Roughness Average) or less (after secondary
finish operation).
• All adapters, vibration dampeners, hardware and
cutting inserts in good condition.
• Measure and document brake rotor original and
refinished thickness.

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Use Essential Cleaning tools J-42450A and
J-41013 to clean rotor hat and hub surfaces
before rotor machining.
• Measure all brake drums prior to installation to
ensure drum is not beyond maximum dimensions.
• Measure all brake rotors with a dial indicator and
index that rotor on the hub to correct excessive
lateral runout.
• Operators properly trained and ASE certified (U.S.
only) in brake service.
Equipment meeting the requirements above supports
procedures specified in the latest version of Service
Bulletin Number 00-05-22-002 - Brake Service and
Procedures. Essential tool CH- 47661 - Pro-Cut A10
and X15 Model Auto-Compensating On-Car Brake
Lathes meet the requirements above and supports the
latest versions of Service Bulletin Numbers
00-05-22-002 - Brake Service and Procedures and
03-05-23-005 - On-Car Brake Lathe for 2005-2013
Colorado and Canyon trucks.
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Equipment Recommendations
Positive Rake tool holders and bits
One pass finishing
Single spindle speed, single feed rate

Tire Changers
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Requirements
Capable of servicing reverse mount wheels.
Current design with operator protection features.
Side-mounted or roller style bead breaking to
reduce stress on wheel and tire.
Upper and lower bead rollers for performing bead
exercising to reduce Road Force.
Ability to secure tire and rotate rim for 180 match
mounting and indexing for Road Force.
Center-style wheel clamping to prevent damage
to rims.
Protective devices which prevent damage during
mounting and dismounting operations.
Regulated air pressure to protect user and wheel
assembly.
Approved lubricant to avoid wheel slip and
damage to tire and wheel.
Run Flat capable without damage to wheel or tire.
Operators properly trained and ASE certified (U.S.
only) in wheel service.

GM Recommendations
• No metal contact at any point to the wheel
including clamping jaws.
• Leverless tool head to help prevent damage to tire
and rim.
• Flange-plate for protecting chrome-clad wheels.
• Tire Assembly Lifting System to prevent damage
to tire and rim.
• Operators properly trained (desired) designs
(Run Flat).

Bulletin No.: 05-00-89-029E

Wheel Balancers
Hunter Engineering RFE13GM Road Force Balancer
GM Requirements*
• Unit must be a computerized model.
• Capable of static and dynamic wheel balance
modes.
• Ability to measure Road Force utilizing force
wheel loading to 1,250 pounds.
• Ability to measure radial and lateral runout
accuracy to 0.002 in (0.051 mm).
• Self-calibrating with user calibration functions.
• Cones and adapters in good working order to
ensure wheel protection.
• Two-plane dynamic with accuracy to
0.01 ounce (0.28 g).
• Laser-assisted correction weight placement with
accuracy to 512 positions, +/- 0.35°.
• Capable of balancing flangeless wheels, with
adhesive weights.
• Ability to perform 180 MatchMount utilizing Road
Force form measurement standard.
• Local printout capable.
• Operators properly trained and ASE certified (U.S.
only) in wheel service.
*Equipment meeting the requirements above supports
procedures specified in the latest version of Service
Bulletin Number 00-03-10-007 – Shake/Vibration in
Steering Wheel, Floor, Seat at Highway Speeds on
Smooth Roads (Diagnose/Balance Tires/Wheels).
GM Recommendations
• Additional weight storage trays
• Flange-plate for protecting chrome-clad wheels.

Alignment Equipment
GM Requirements
• Computerized four wheel alignment system.
• Computer capable of printing before and after
alignment reports.
• Racking system must have jacking capability.
• Racking system must be capable of level to 1/16”
(1.59 mm).
• Appropriate wheel stops and safety certification.
• Wheel clamps capable of attaching to 20” or larger
wheels.
• Racking capable of accepting any GM Passenger
car or Light Duty Truck.
• Computer capable of time and date stamp
printout.
• Operator properly trained and ASE Certified (U.S.
only) in alignment.
GM Recommendations
• Racking should have front and rear jacking
capability.
• Build in turn plates and slip plates

Bulletin No.: 05-00-89-029E

September, 2022

High Pressure Leak Detector
GM Requirement - GE- 52250 PowerSmoke High
Pressure Leak Detector (RLD950178)
Specifically engineered to test the integrity of turbo,
boosted, high pressure automobile systems.

Diagnostic Battery Tester
GM Requirement – EL-52800 Diagnostic Charge
Battery Station (XTQEL52800)
All-in-one battery station that performs battery
diagnostics using the latest technology. Produces
Warranty Codes.

A/C Service Equipment
R-134a - GE-48800 Cool Tech Refrigerant Recovery/
Recharge Machine
• For all General Motors vehicles with R-134a
Refrigerant, A/C Refrigerant Recovery/Recharging
Machine GE-48800 is available for service.
GE-48800 is SAE J2788 compliant and meets GM
requirements. SAE J2788 does not require GM
Dealers to replace ACR2000 units. Refer to the
latest version of Bulletin 08-01-38-001 for
additional information.
R-1234yf - GE-50300A Refrigerant Recovery/
Recycle/Recharge Machine
• For all General Motors vehicles with R-1234yf
Refrigerant, A/C Refrigerant Recovery/Recycle/
Recharging Machine GE-50300 is required for
service. GE-50300 is SAE J2843 compliant and
meets GM requirements. Refer to the latest
version of Bulletin 12-01-37-001 for additional
information.
R-1234yf - GM ACX2286 R1234yf AC Service
Machine (RTI4608046600)
• For all General Motors vehicles with R-1234yf
Refrigerant, A/C Refrigerant Recovery/Recycle/
Recharging Machine ACX2286 is an approved
equipment option and alternative to the GE-50300
above required for service. ACX2286 is SAE
J2843 compliant and meets GM requirements.
Refer to the latest version of Service Bulletin #
12-01-37-001 for additional information.

Emission Packages
GM Requirements:
• Meet state/provincial certification requirements
• Properly maintained

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GM Recommendations:
• Wide wheelbase and weight limit to facilitate most
vehicles
• Upgradeable to handle other grades of emissions
tests (ASM, RG240, IG240, BAR1, etc.)
• High-speed, inertia and horsepower capabilities
• Maximum safety features such as locking wheel
chocks, roll covers, and vehicle restraining
systems
• Operator properly trained and ASE Certified (U.S.
only) in emission service

Service Department Computers
GM Requirements:
• Recommend one (1) laptop for each technician
performing service programming and vehicle
diagnostics, otherwise, one for every two
technicians
• Recommends one (1) Multiple Diagnostic Tool
(MDI 2) for every Techline PC
• Recommends one (1) battery maintainer for every
two (2) Multiple Diagnostic Interface (MDI) tools
in use
• Recommends use of Tripp-Lite Keyspan USB to
Serial adapter (Model: USA - 19HS) for computers
without serial ports
To view a current United States (US) specification, go
to www.gmdesolutions.com. Select the tab titled:
Techline IT Solutions and GMIT Standards. In Canada,
refer to "General Motors Dealer Infrastructure
Guidelines" located within GlobalConnect in the Dealer
Security & Information Technology App.
Enterprise Grade PC Specifications
PCs that are not enterprise grade are considered
"non-supported hardware.” Unlike a home grade PC,
an enterprise or commercial PC is specifically
configured for use in a enterprise network
environment. PCs in this class have components
designed and supported for use in a network
environment. Additionally, they have greater life cycle
stability due to "designed-in" serviceability. Techline
applications will not function properly on typical
non-enterprise grade hardware.
Important: ALL Processors below the Intel Core i
series plus AMD, Celeron, Pentium and Atom
processors are NOT compatible with Techline software.

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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