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NHTSA ID Number: 10183132
Manufacturer Communication Number: 16NA380
Summary
This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to perform a quick test to check if the DPF is the cause of excessive soot from the tailpipe.
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Service Bulletin Bulletin No.: 16-NA-380
Date: November, 2020
INFORMATION
Subject: Diagnostic Tip for Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, Excessive Smoke
from Tail Pipe – DTC P2002, P226D and/or P244A Set
Brand: Model:
Model Year: VIN:
Engine: Transmission:
from to from to
Chevrolet
Passenger Cars and
Trucks 2010 2021 — —
Any diesel
powered
vehicle with
a diesel
particulate
filter (DPF)
—
GMC
Holden
Involved Region or Country
North America, Middle East, Israel, Palestine, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia,
Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, GM Korea Company, China, Thailand, Egypt, Other
Africa, Australia/New Zealand
Condition
Some customers may comment on the MIL illuminated and/or excessive smoke coming
from the tail pipe.
The technician may find one or more of the following DTCs set in the Engine Control
Module (ECM):
• P2002
• P226D
• P244A
Information
• P2002 code will set if the properly functioning system detects a cracked or broken
DPF. The exhaust particulate sensor is used to diagnose this failure. This code sets
when the ECM detects that the particulate filter has degraded beyond a calibrated
threshold.
• P226D code will set if the properly functioning system detects that the DPF is missing.
The exhaust pressure differential sensor is used to diagnose this failure. This code
sets when the ECM detects that the pressure difference over the DPF is less than a
set threshold.
• P244A code will set if the exhaust pressure differential sensor lines are disconnected
or blocked. The code sets when the ECM detects the diesel particulate filter exhaust
differential pressure sensor is lower than the minimum threshold.
A properly functioning diesel particulate filter should remove most if not all soot particles
from the exhaust stream. The following test should NOT be performed immediately after a
regeneration because of the reduced filtration efficiency of the DPF without any soot in it.
The purpose of this test is to aid in diagnosing a DPF that has failed internally.
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Service Procedure
5615225
Note: Assistance may be required to perform the
cheese cloth test.
Hold a cheese cloth or equivalent across the opening of
the tail pipe. While doing this, have an assistant rev the
engine to the rev limiter and back to idle. Repeat this a
total of 8 times.
• A failed test will show excessive soot particulates
on the cheese cloth or equivalent (1, 2). Refer to
the graphic above. These soot particles indicate
that the exhaust particulate filter is no longer able
to capture all of the soot particles in the exhaust
stream and it needs to be replaced.
• A passing test will show no, or very minimal, signs
of soot particulates (3). These soot particulates
indicate that the exhaust particulate filter is able to
capture the soot particles in the exhaust stream
and it does not need to be replaced.
If the vehicle sets DTC P2002, P226D or P244A and SI
diagnostics lead to DPF replacement, use the cheese
cloth test to confirm if the DPF needs to be replaced.
Version 7
Modified
Revised August 31, 2017 – Updated the Model Years.
July 23, 2018 – Added 2019 Model Year and additional vehicles.
May 07, 2019 – Updated the Subject and Condition for SES Lamp Illuminated and
additional DTCs, added Engine RPOs, Information section, updated Exhaust Test
procedure and removed Warranty Information.
August 26, 2019 – Eliminated Models and Engine RPOs Designations, added 2020
Model Year, added Diesel Engine Statement.
June 08, 2020 – Updated Service Procedure section.
October 28, 2020 – Added the 2021 Model Year and updated the Involved Region or
Country section.
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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108 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2021 |
CHEVROLET | COLORADO | 2011-2012, 2014-2021 |
CHEVROLET | CRUZE | 2011-2019 |
CHEVROLET | EQUINOX | 2018-2019 |
CHEVROLET | EXPRESS | 2010-2021 |
CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 1500 | 2010-2014, 2017-2021 |
CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 2010-2021 |
CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 4500HD | 2019-2020 |
CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2021 |
CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2021 |
GMC | CANYON | 2011-2012, 2015-2021 |
GMC | SAVANA | 2010-2021 |
GMC | SIERRA 1500 | 2014, 2019-2021 |
GMC | SIERRA 2500 | 2011-2021 |
GMC | SIERRA DENALI | 2011-2013, 2015-2019 |
GMC | TERRAIN | 2018-2019 |
GMC | YUKON | 2021 |
GMC | YUKON XL | 2021 |
NHTSA ID Number: 10137988
Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-NA-380
Summary
This Technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to perform a quick test to check if the DPF is the cause of excessive soot from the tailpipe.
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NHTSA ID Number: 10140304
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Summary
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NHTSA ID Number: 10161931
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Summary
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Date: May, 2019
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Date: November, 2020
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