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NHTSA ID Number: 10247263

Manufacturer Communication Number: 14154

TSB/Document Date: 2023-12-18


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220 Amp Generator Fuse Block Corrosion


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TSB/Document ID: 14154

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MFR Communication Date: 2014-11-01

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Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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GM Bulletin No.: 14154
Date: November 2014

Service Bulletin

SERVICE UPDATE
SUBJECT:

Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles
220 Amp Generator Fuse Block Corrosion
Expires with Base Warranty

MODELS:

2015 ChevroleteBay logo Silverado 2500 HD
2015 GMCeBay logo Sierra 2500 HD
Equipped with 220 Amp Generator RPO KW5

This service update includes vehicles in dealer inventory and customer vehicles that return to
the dealership for any reason. This bulletin will expire at the end of the involved vehicle's New
Vehicle Limited Warranty period.
PURPOSE
This bulletin provides a service procedure to relocate the separate 250 Amp fuse into the prefuse assembly on top of the vehicle battery on certain 2015 model year ChevroleteBay logo Silverado
2500 HD and GMCeBay logo Sierra 2500 HD vehicles equipped with a 220 Amp Generator (RPO KW5).
These vehicles may, due to corrosion at the ends of the fuse, experience a resistance build-up
that does not allow current to flow through the fuse, resulting in the generator not being able to
charge the vehicle battery. The battery symbol may appear on the IP and a message in the
driver information center will show “Service Battery Charging System.” As the battery loses
charge, the vehicle may stall or not be able to start when the battery goes below 11.3 Volts.
Depending on the state of charge of the battery when this occurs, the vehicle may have between
50-85 minutes before any potential stall condition.
This service procedure should be completed as soon as possible on involved vehicles
currently in dealer inventory and customer vehicles that return to the dealer for any type
of service during the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage period.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
All involved vehicles are identified by VIN in the Global Warranty Management System –
Investigate Vehicle History Application. Dealership technicians should always check this site to
confirm vehicle involvement prior to beginning any required inspections and/or repairs. It is
important to routinely use this tool to verify eligibility because not all similar vehicles may be
involved regardless of description or option content.

Copyright 2014 General MotorseBay logo. All Rights Reserved.

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Additionally, a list of involved vehicles currently in dealer inventory is available on the “Service
Update Bulletin Information” link under the “Service” tab in GM GlobalConnect (US) or attached
to the GlobalConnect message (Canada) used to release this bulletin. Customer vehicles that
return for service, for any reason, and are still covered under the vehicle's base warranty should
also be checked for vehicle eligibility.
PART INFORMATION
Parts required to complete this service update are to be obtained from General MotorseBay logo Customer
Care and Aftersales (GMCC&A). Please refer to your “involved vehicles listing” before ordering
parts. Normal orders should be placed on a DRO = Daily Replenishment Order. In an
emergency situation, parts should be ordered on a CSO = Customer Special Order.
Part Number
23261760
23261761
23279188
23261767

Description
BLOCK ASM-FUSE BAT DISTRIBUTION U ENG COM
CABLE ASM-BAT POS
CABLE ASM-BAT POS AUX BATTERY (K4B)
HARNESS ASM-GEN BAT CONT WRG

Quantity/Vehicle
1
1
1
1

SERVICE PROCEDURE

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Note: With the new parts design, the 250 Amp fuse which was previously located on the
cables (1) has now been re-located in the fuse battery distribution block (2).
1. Place vehicle in stall with a hoist.
2. Remove the upper intake manifold sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight
Shield Replacement. SI.

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3. Remove the fuse battery distribution unit engine compartment block (1). Refer to Fuse
Battery Distribution Unit Engine Compartment Block Replacement in SI.

4001471

4. Remove the battery positive cable. Refer to Battery Positive Cable Replacement (Single
Battery) or Auxiliary Battery Positive Cable Replacement - Battery to Battery Relay K4B in
SI.

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Tip: Shown in the graphic above, for easier access to the positive battery cable fastener at the
junction box, disconnect the X121 connector (1).
5. Mount the new fuse battery distribution unit engine compartment block by snapping the
block onto the battery lip.
Note: If disconnected during previous step, reconnect the X121 connector (1) after installation
of the new cable.
6. Install the new battery positive cable, except for the fuse block and negative battery
connections. Refer to Battery Positive Cable Replacement (Single Battery) or Auxiliary
Battery Positive Cable Replacement - Battery to Battery Relay K4B in SI.

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7. Position the battery positive cable eyelet (1) to the fuse block rear post, at #1 stamping.

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8. Remove the generator battery control wiring harness (1). Refer to Generator Battery
Control Wiring Harness Replacement (L96, LC8) in SI.

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Note: Position the rearward generator harness eyelet (2) on rear post at stamping #2, on top of
the positive battery cable eyelet (1) at stamping #1. Position the forward harness eyelet (3)
on the forward post at stamping #5.
9. Install the new generator battery control wiring harness. Refer to Generator Battery
Control Wiring Harness Replacement (L96, LC8) in SI.
Tip: Shown in the graphic below, for some vehicle models the cable connection at the starter
and the retainer connection to the frame may be easier accomplished through the right
wheelhouse liner.

4001476

10. Complete the installation of the fuse battery distribution unit engine compartment block.
Refer to Fuse Battery Distribution Unit Engine Compartment Block Replacement in SI.
11. Reinstall the upper intake manifold sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight
Shield Replacement. SI.
WARRANTY TRANSACTION INFORMATION
Submit a transaction using the table below. All transactions should be submitted as a ZFAT
transaction type, unless noted otherwise.

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Labor
Code
9101126
Add:

November 2014

Description
Fuse Block, Positive Battery Cable and Generator Harness
Replacement
For Auxiliary Battery Vehicles (K4B)

Bulletin No.: 14154
Labor
Time
1.0
0.3

DEALER PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITY
Whenever a vehicle subject to this service update enters your vehicle inventory, or is in your
facility for service in the future, and the vehicle is still covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, you must take the steps necessary to be sure the service update correction has been
made before selling or releasing the vehicle.

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.

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