GLOBAL SAFETY FIELD INVESTIGATIONS
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Date:
April 21, 2020
Subject: N192264450-03 – Customer Satisfaction Program
Premature Brake Wear Notification
Revised Warranty information
Models: 2019 Cadillac CT6 & CT6-V Equipped with Brake Lining Wear System
Life Span Prognostic Indicator (RPO JBP)
To:
All General Motors Dealers
This bulletin has been updated to add the 2019 model year Cadillac CT6-V,
and to update the parts and labor tables. Please discard all previous copies of
bulletin N192264450.
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GLOBAL SAFETY FIELD INVESTIGATIONS
Customer Satisfaction Program
N192264450 Premature Brake Wear Notification
Release Date:
Revision Description:
Attention:
April 2020
Revision:
03
This bulletin has been updated to add the 2019 model year Cadillac CT6-V, and to update
the parts and labor tables. Please discard all previous copies of bulletin N192264450.
This program is in effect until December 31, 2021.
Make
Model
CT6
CT6-V
Cadillac
Model Year
From
To
RPO
2019
JBP
2019
Description
Brake Lining Wear System Life
Span Prognostic Indicator
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 2019 model year Cadillac CT6 and CT6-V vehicles equipped with the Brake Lining Wear System
Life Span Prognostic Indicator, (RPO JBP), may have a condition in which the software calculation that
is reported to the driver’s information center may be 16X faster than what the brake pads are actually
experiencing.
Dealers will reprogram the brake system control module (BSCM) and if necessary, replace the brake
pads.
Parts
Quantity
1
1
1
1
Part Name
Part No.
84498292
84642088
84701020
84745031
FRONT BRAKE PADS (CT6)
REAR BRAKE PADS (CT6)
FRONT BRAKE PADS (CT6-V)
REAR BRAKE PADS (CT6-V)
Note: Use the VIN and the GM Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) to determine which brake pad kit(s) to order.
It is estimated that only 835 involved vehicles will require parts replaced. Due to the small number of vehicles
anticipated that will need this fix and the limited initial parts availability, dealers are encouraged not to order
these parts for use as shelf stock.
Reminder: Parts may be removed from Retail Inventory Management (RIM). Dealers should review the affected parts to
confirm RIM managed status. Parts may have quantity limiters in effect.
Warranty Information
Labor
Operation
9104850*
9104715*
9104714*
Description
Verified Module Software or Calibration Level: Module Is
Programmed with Same Level Software or Calibration
For Vehicles with LESS than 6000 miles / 10,000 kilometers
Brake System Control Module Reprogramming with SPS Only
For Vehicles with LESS than 6000 miles / 10,000 kilometers
Verified Brake System Control Module Software or Calibration Level:
Module Is Programmed with Same Level Software or Calibration
(Includes Brake Pad Wear Sensor Inspection)
For Vehicles with MORE than 6000 miles / 10,000 kilometers
Labor
Time
Trans.
Type
Net
Item
ZFAT
N/A
0.2
0.3
0.6
ADD: Replace Front Brake Pads
ADD: Replace Rear Brake Pads
ADD: Replace Front and Rear Brake Pads
Brake System Control Module Reprogramming with SPS and Brake
Pad Wear Sensor Inspection
For Vehicles with MORE than 6000 miles / 10,000 kilometers
0.6
0.8
1.2
ADD: Replace Front Brake Pads
ADD: Replace Rear Brake Pads
ADD: Replace Front and Rear Brake Pads
0.6
0.8
1.2
0.7
9104716*
Copyright 2020 General Motors. All Rights Reserved.
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9104886
9104887
Customer Reimbursement Approved
- For USA and Canada dealers only
- For Export dealers only
Customer Reimbursement Denied – For USA dealers only
N/A
0.2
N/A
ZFAT
**
ZFAT
***
* To avoid warranty transaction rejections, carefully read and follow the instructions below:
•
The SPS Warranty Claim Code must be accurately entered in the “SPS 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
“SPS Warranty Claim Code” field of the transaction, otherwise the transaction will reject. It is best practice to
enter the FINAL code provided by SPS.
Warranty Claim Code Information Retrieval
If the SPS Warranty Claim Code was not recorded on the Job Card, the code can be retrieved in the SPS system as
follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Open TIS on the computer used to program the vehicle.
Select and start SPS.
Select Settings.
Select the Warranty Claim Code tab.
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.
** For USA and Canada: Submit the dollar amount reimbursed to the customer in Net/Reimbursement. Submit $20.00
administrative allowance in Net/Admin Allowance.
For Export: Submit the dollar amount reimbursed to the customer in Net/Reimbursement.
*** Submit $10.00 administrative allowance in Net/Admin Allowance.
Service Procedure for Vehicles with under 6000 miles / 10,000 kilometers
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.
•
Turn OFF or disable systems that may put a load on the vehicles battery such as; interior lights, exterior lights
(including daytime running lights), HVAC, radio, etc.
•
Clear DTCs after programming is complete. Clearing powertrain DTCs will set the Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
system status indicators to NO.
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Note: If the Same Calibration/Software Warning is noted on the SPS 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.
1.
Reprogram the Brake System Control Module. Refer to K160 Brake System Control Module Programming and Setup
in SI.
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Note: To avoid warranty transaction rejections, you MUST record the warranty claim code provided on the SPS Warranty
Claim Code (WCC) screen on the job card. Refer to callout 1 above for the location of the WCC on the SPS screen.
2.
Reset the Brake Pad Life Monitoring System to 100% using GDS2.
3.
Record SPS Warranty Claim Code on job card for warranty transaction submission.
Service Procedure for Vehicles with over 6000 miles / 10,000 kilometers
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.
•
Turn OFF or disable systems that may put a load on the vehicles battery such as; interior lights, exterior lights
(including daytime running lights), HVAC, radio, etc.
•
Clear DTCs after programming is complete. Clearing powertrain DTCs will set the Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
system status indicators to NO.
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Note: If the Same Calibration/Software Warning is noted on the SPS 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. After programming, continue to step 3. Refer to the Warranty section of the bulletin.
1.
Reprogram the Brake System Control Module. Refer to K160 Brake System Control Module Programming and Setup
in SI.
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Note: To avoid warranty transaction rejections, you MUST record the warranty claim code provided on the SPS Warranty
Claim Code (WCC) screen on the job card. Refer to callout 1 above for the location of the WCC on the SPS screen.
2.
Record SPS Warranty Claim Code on job card for warranty transaction submission.
3.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in SI.
4.
Remove the tire and wheel assemblies for inspection as follows:
•
CT6- Driver side front and passenger side rear. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in SI.
5445355
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5.
Inspect the brake pad wear sensors on both the front (1) and rear (2) brake pads.
5445356
5445357
•
If there is ANY wear on the brake pad wear sensors or if the sensors are contacting the rotor (3), replace the
brake pads associated with the affected axle (front, rear or both) and continue to step 6. Example of a good brake
pad wear sensor (1) and a worn brake pad sensor (2) shown above.
•
6.
If there is NO wear on the brake pad wear sensors, continue to step 7.
Replace the front, rear or both disc brake pads depending on the axle set that shows sensor wear. Refer to Front
Disc Brake Pads Replacement and Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement in SI.
7.
Install the front caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement in SI for torque specification.
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8.
Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in SI.
9.
Reset the Brake Pad Life Monitoring System to 100% using GDS2.
Dealer Responsibility
All new, used, GM Certified Used, courtesy transportation vehicles, dealer shuttle vehicles, etc. in dealers' possession
and subject to this program 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, dealertraded, released to auction, used for demonstration, or any other purpose.
All GM Certified Used vehicles currently in the dealers’ inventory within the Certified Pre-Owned Inventory System
(CPOIS) will be de-certified and must be held and remedied per the service procedure in this bulletin. Upon submitting
an accepted/paid warranty transaction in the Global Warranty Management (GWM) system, the vehicle can be re-certified
for sale within the CPOIS system, or once again be used in the CTP 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 December 31, 2021. 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. A copy of the customer letter is provided in this bulletin for your use in contacting customers. Program followup cards should not be used for this purpose, since the customer may not as yet have received the notification letter.
In summary, through December 31, 2021, whenever a vehicle subject to this field action enters your vehicle inventory you
must take the steps necessary to ensure the program correction has been made before selling the vehicle. In addition,
for vehicles entering your facility for service, you are required to ensure the customer is aware of the open field action
and make every reasonable effort to implement the program correction as set forth in this bulletin prior to releasing the
vehicle.
Dealer Reports
For dealers with involved vehicles, a listing with involved vehicles has been prepared and will be provided to U.S. and
Canadian dealers through the GM GlobalConnect Recall Reports or sent directly to export dealers. The listing may
contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor
vehicle registration data for any purpose other than follow-up necessary to complete this program is a violation of law in
several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this report to the follow-up necessary to
complete this program.
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, Sections 1.4 and 6.1.10, for
courtesy transportation program details.
Customer Notification
USA & Canada - General Motors will notify customers of this program on their vehicle (see copy of customer letter included
with this bulletin).
Export - Letters will be sent to known owners of record located within areas covered by the US National Traffic and Motor
Vehicle Safety Act. For owners outside these areas, dealers should notify customers using the attached sample letter.
Customer Reimbursement
Customer requests for reimbursement of previously paid repairs to correct the condition described in this bulletin are to
be submitted to the dealer prior to or by December 31, 2020. See General Motors Service Policies and Procedures
Manual, Section 6.1.11 – Product Field Action Customer Reimbursement Procedure (USA & Canada) or local Policies
and Procedures, for details.
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.
We Support
Voluntary Technician
Certification
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N192264450 Premature Brake Wear Notification
December 2019
This notice applies to your vehicle, VIN: ________________________________
Dear General Motors Customer:
We have learned that your 2019 model year Cadillac CT6 or CT6-V vehicle may have been built with the Brake Lining
Wear System Life Span Prognostic Indicator. The software calculation that is reported to the driver’s information center
may be 16X faster than what the brake pads are actually experiencing.
Your satisfaction with your Cadillac CT6 is very important to us, so we are announcing a program to prevent this
condition or, if it has occurred, to fix it.
What We Will Do: Your GM dealer will reprogram the brake system control module (BSCM), and, if the brake pads are
worn, replace the brake pads. This service will be performed for you at no charge until December 31, 2021. After
that, any applicable warranty will apply.
What You Should Do: To limit any possible inconvenience, we recommend that you contact your dealer as soon as
possible to schedule an appointment for this repair. By scheduling an appointment, your dealer can ensure that the
necessary parts will be available on your scheduled appointment date.
Reimbursement: Even though you may have previously had repairs for this condition, you will still need to take your
vehicle to your dealer for additional repairs. If you have already paid for repairs for the condition described in this letter,
please complete the enclosed reimbursement form and present it to your dealer with all required documents. Working
with your dealer will expedite your request, however, if this is not convenient, you may mail the completed
reimbursement form and all required documents to Reimbursement Department, PO Box 33170, Detroit, MI 482325170. The completed form and required documents must be presented to your dealer or received by the
Reimbursement Department by December 31, 2020, unless state law specifies a longer reimbursement period.
If you have any questions or concerns that your dealer is unable to resolve, please contact the appropriate Customer
Assistance Center at the number listed below.
Division
Cadillac
Puerto Rico – English
Puerto Rico – Español
Virgin Islands
Number
1-800-458-8006
1-800-496-9994
1-800-496-9993
1-800-496-9994
Text Telephones (TTY)
1-800-833-2622
We truly appreciate you taking the time to update and/or remedy your vehicle as we know your time is valuable. We
want you to know that we will do our best, throughout your ownership experience, to ensure that your GM vehicle
provides you many miles of enjoyable driving.
Neelie O’Connor
Executive Director
North America Contact Center Operations
Enclosure
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