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Date:

August 8, 2024

Subject: REVISION: N242435631-01 – Customer Satisfaction Program
Serial Data Gateway Module and Radio
Releasing Additional Models
Models: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2024 Chevrolet Suburban
2024 Chevrolet Tahoe
2024 GMC Sierra 1500
2024 GMC Yukon / Yukon XL
This bulletin is being updated to add the 2024 model year Chevrolet Silverado LD
and GMC Sierra LD. Please discard all previous copies of N242435631.
The Stock VIN list of vehicles in dealer inventory is attached to this message.
Note: this list is only accurate at the time of report creation and all VINs should
be validated in IVH prior to repair.
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Customer Satisfaction Program
N242435631 Serial Data Gateway Module and Radio
Release Date:
Revision Description:
Attention:

August 2024

Revision:

01

This bulletin is being updated to add the 2024 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and
GMC Sierra 1500. Please discard all previous copies of N242435631.

This program is in effect until August 31, 2026.
This is a phased launch.

Make
Chevrolet
Chevrolet
Chevrolet
GMC
GMC

Model
Silverado 1500
Suburban
Tahoe
Sierra 1500
Yukon / Yukon XL

Model Year
From
To
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024

RPO

Description

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

Certain model years and vehicle makes noted in the table above may have a condition where the battery
is at risk for a drain following an over-the-air update.
Dealers are to reprogram the serial data gateway module and the radio.

Parts
No parts are required for this repair.
Warranty Information
Labor
Operation
9107385*
9107386*
Important:

Description
Verified Module Software or Calibration Level: Module Is
Programmed with Same Level Software or Calibration
Serial Data Gateway Module and Radio Reprogramming with SPS
(includes Radio USB File Transfer)

Labor
Time
0.2

Trans.
Type
ZFAT

Net
Item
N/A

0.8

ZFAT

N/A

* To avoid warranty transaction rejections, carefully read and follow the instructions below:

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• The Warranty Claim Code from the programming event must be accurately entered in the “Warranty Claim
Code” field of the transaction.
•

When more than one Warranty Claim Code is generated for a programming event, it is required to document all
Warranty Claim Codes in the “Correction” field on the job card. Dealers must also enter one of the codes in the
“Warranty Claim Code” field of the transaction, otherwise the transaction will reject. It is best practice to enter
the FINAL code provided by SPS2.

Copyright 2024 General Motors. All Rights Reserved.

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Warranty Claim Code Information Retrieval

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If the Warranty Claim Code was not recorded on the Job Card, the code can be retrieved in the SPS2 system as
follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Open TLC on the computer used to program the vehicle.
Select and start SPS2.
Select Settings (1).
Select the Warranty Claim Code tab (2).

The VIN, Warranty Claim Code and Date/Time will be listed on a roster of recent programming events. If the code is
retrievable, dealers should resubmit the transaction making sure to include the code in the SPS Warranty Claim Code
field.

Service Procedure
Note: Carefully read and follow the instructions below.

•

Ensure the programming tool is equipped with the latest software and is securely connected to the data link connector.
If there is an interruption during programming, programming failure or control module damage may occur.

•

Stable battery voltage is critical during programming. Any fluctuation, spiking, over voltage or loss of voltage will
interrupt programming. Install a GM Authorized Programming Support Tool to maintain system voltage. Refer to
www.gmdesolutions.com for further information. If not available, connect a fully charged 12 V jumper or booster
pack disconnected from the AC voltage supply. DO NOT connect a battery charger.

•

Follow the on-screen prompts regarding ignition power mode, but ensure that anything that drains excessive power
(exterior lights, HVAC blower motor, etc) is off.

•

Clear DTCs after programming is complete. Clearing powertrain DTCs will set the Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
system status indicators to NO.

Important: The service technician always needs to verify that the VIN displayed in the TLC left side drop down menu and
the top center window match the VIN plate of the vehicle to be programmed prior to using Service Programming System
2 (SPS2) for programming or reprogramming a module.

•

For the TLC application, service technicians need to always ensure that the power mode (ignition) is “ON” before
reading the VIN from the vehicle’s VIN master module and that they do not select a VIN that is already in the TLC
application memory from a previous vehicle.

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•

If the VIN that shows up in the TLC top center window after correctly reading the VIN from the vehicle does not match
the VIN plate of the vehicle, manually type in the VIN characters from the vehicle VIN plate into the TLC top center
window and use these for programming or reprogramming the subject module with the correct vehicle VIN and
software and/or calibrations.

•

The Engine Control Module (ECM) is the master module (for VIP vehicles) that TLC reads to determine the VIN of
the vehicle. If the VIN read from the vehicle by TLC does not match the VIN plate of the vehicle, the ECM also needs
to be reprogrammed with the correct VIN, software and calibrations that match the vehicle’s VIN plate.

•

The Body Control Module (BCM) is the master module (for GEM vehicles) that TLC reads to determine the VIN of
the vehicle. If the VIN read from the vehicle by TLC does not match the VIN plate of the vehicle, the BCM also needs
to be reprogrammed with the correct VIN, software and calibrations that match the vehicle’s VIN plate.

Caution: Be sure the VIN selected in the drop down menu (1) is the same as the vehicle connected (2) before beginning
programming.

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Important: If the vehicle VIN DOES NOT match, the message below will be shown.

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Important: Techline Connect screens shown above.
Important: If the same calibration/software warning is noted on the TLC Summary screen, select OK and follow
screen instructions. After a successful programming event, the WCC is located in the Service Programming System
dialogue box of the SPS Summary screen. No further action is required. Refer to the Warranty section of the bulletin.
Important: Vehicles with VIP/Global B architecture must be programmed in the OFF power mode.
1.

Reprogram the K56 Serial Data Gateway Module. Refer to K56 Serial Data Gateway Module: Programming and
Setup in SI.

2.

Reprogram the A11 Radio. Refer to A11 Radio: Programming and Setup in SI.

3.

Perform the USB File Transfer for the A11 Radio. Refer to A11 Radio: Programming and Setup in SI.

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Note: The screenshot above is an example of module programming and may not be indicative of the specific module
that is being programmed. Module selection and VIN information have been blacked out.
Important: To avoid warranty transaction rejections, you MUST record the warranty claim code provided on the
Warranty Claim Code (WCC) screen shown above on the job card. Refer to callout 1 above for the location of the
WCC on the screen.
4.

Record SPS Warranty Claim Code on job card for warranty transaction submission.

Dealer Responsibility
All new, used, GM Certified Pre-Owned (CPO), courtesy transportation vehicles, dealer shuttle vehicles, CarBravo, etc.
in dealers' possession and subject to this field action 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, dealer-traded, released to auction, used for demonstration, or any other purpose.
All GM Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles currently in the dealers’ inventory within the SHIFT Digital system will be
de-certified and must be held and remedied per the service procedure in this bulletin. Upon submitting an accepted/paid

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warranty transaction in the Global Warranty Management (GWM) system, the vehicle can be re-certified for sale within
the SHIFT Digital system, or once again be used in the Courtesy Transportation 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 August 31, 2026. 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
bulletin. Program follow-up cards should not be used for this purpose, since the customer may not as yet have received
the notification letter.
In summary, whenever a vehicle subject to this program enters your vehicle inventory or is in your facility for service
through August 31, 2026, you must take the steps necessary to be sure the program correction has been made before
selling or releasing the vehicle.
Dealer Reports – For USA & Export
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.
Export - Letters will be sent to known owners of record located within areas covered by the US National Traffic and Motor
Vehicle Safety Act.

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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Voluntary Technician
Certification

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