Body Controls - Body Control Module (BCM) Grounds
INFORMATIONBulletin No.: 07-08-47-004D
Date: August 17, 2011
Subject: Information on Body Control Module (BCM) Grounds
Models:
2006-2011 Buick Lucerne
2007-2012 Buick Enclave
2006-2011 Cadillac DTS
2007-2009 Cadillac SRX
2007-2012 Cadillac Escalade Models
2008-2012 Cadillac CTS
2006-2008 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
2006-2012 Chevrolet Impala
2007-2009 Chevrolet Equinox
2007-2012 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe
2008-2012 Chevrolet Express, Traverse
2007-2012 GMC Acadia, Sierra, Yukon Models
2008-2012 GMC Savana
2007-2009 Pontiac Torrent
2007-2010 Saturn OUTLOOK
2008-2010 Saturn VUE
2008-2010 HUMMER H2
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to update the models and model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 07-08-47-004C (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform dealers of an issue that could cause internal module damage to the Body Control Module (BCM).
The BCM may be damaged when the module is supplied with battery power and the ground path is removed. You must remove the negative battery cable first before removing a BCM ground.
Issue 1
Below is a list of vehicles and the components that the BCM ground path passes through. The negative battery cable must be removed when removing the components noted below.
- 2007 Cadillac Escalade (Left instrument panel junction block)
- 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban (Left instrument panel junction block)
- 2007 GMC Sierra, Yukon (Left instrument panel junction block)
- 2008-2010 HUMMER H2 (Instrument panel electrical center)
- 2008-2010 Saturn VUE (I/P splice pack)
Issue 2
It is important to note when removing a ring terminal ground, splice pack connector, or inline harness connector for all the vehicles listed in the model section above, that it doesn't include a BCM ground path. You must remove the negative battery cable if you determine that it is a BCM ground path.
As an example: If the BCM grounds become disconnected, internal damage to the BCM will occur. Other systems controlled by the BCM will also be affected, such as an inoperative or intermittent condition in one or more of the following systems:
- Interior lighting will remain on or will not work
- Exterior lighting will remain on or will not work
- Remote keyless entry
- Door locks
- Power windows and mirrors
- Remote vehicle start
- Remote trunk release
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