NHTSA ID Number: 10219264
Manufacturer Communication Number: 18-NA-176
Summary
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to add reflective butyl tape to the rear drivers side module to correct the radar reflection being detected and triggering the false alerts.
Condition
Some customers may comment when driving, the side mirror indicates there is a vehicle present when there is not.
Cause
Note: Radar reflections may be found to be worse on the driver side than the passenger side.
This condition may be caused by unwanted radar reflection being detected and triggering the false alerts.
Correction
If the side blind zone has been found not working properly, apply a piece of aluminum butyl tape to the bottom of the drivers side object sensing alert module.
Parts Information
| Description | Part Number | Qty |
| DEADENER, RF PNL FRT (200X305) | 22709067 | 1 |
10 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| CHEVROLET | EQUINOX | 2018-2022 |
| GMC | TERRAIN | 2018-2022 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: 18-NA-176
Date: August, 2022
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10219264
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Copyright 2022 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Service Bulletin Bulletin No.: 18-NA-176 Date: August, 2022 TECHNICAL Subject: Drivers Side Object Sensing Alert Module Not Working Correctly and/or Incorrect Side Mirror Notification Brand: Model: Model Year: VIN: Engine: Transmission: from to from to Chevrolet Equinox 2018 2023 GMC Terrain Holden Equinox 2020 Involved Region or Country North America, Middle East, Israel, Palestine, Argentina (Mercosur), Brazil (Mercosur), Chile (West), Colombia (West), Ecuador (West), Paraguay (West), Peru (West), Uruguay (West), GM Korea Company, Thailand (ASEAN), Australia/New Zealand, Egypt, Other Africa Additional Options (RPOs) UKC Condition Some customers may comment when driving, the side mirror indicates there is a vehicle present when there is not. Cause Note: Radar reflections may be found to be worse on the driver side than the passenger side. This condition may be caused by unwanted radar reflection being detected and triggering the false alerts. Correction If the side blind zone has been found not working properly, apply a piece of aluminum butyl tape to the bottom of the drivers side object sensing alert module. Page 2 August, 2022 Bulletin No.: 18-NA-176 Important: Service agents must comply with all International, Federal, State, Provincial, and/or Local laws applicable to the activities it performs under this bulletin, including but not limited to handling, deploying, preparing, classifying, packaging, marking, labeling, and shipping dangerous goods. In the event of a conflict between the procedures set forth in this bulletin and the laws that apply to your dealership, you must follow those applicable laws. Service Procedure Terrain Bumper Fascia 5073908 1. Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement in SI. 2. Using Kent Automotive Acrysol or equivalent, clean the area of the fascia (2) where the butyl tape will be applied under the module (1). Bulletin No.: 18-NA-176 August, 2022 Page 3 Note: Some modifications to the butyl tape maybe needed for proper fit. 5076643 3. Using care, cut a section of butyl tape referencing the graphic above and the dimensions noted below: • 1) 12mm (0.47 in) • 2) 160mm (6.3 in) • 3) 7mm (0.28 in) • 4) 60mm (2.3 in) 5084568 Page 4 August, 2022 Bulletin No.: 18-NA-176 5077075 4. Pre-install the butyl tape (1) and check for alignment. 5. Using care, trim the butyl tape to fit. 6. Peel the backing off the aluminum butyl tape and apply to the bottom of the module making sure the area is completely covered as shown in the graphic above. 7. Install the rear bumper fascia. 8. Lower the vehicle. • If the side blind zone and/or side mirror indicators are performing properly, no further action is required. • If the side blind zone and/or side mirror indicators are not performing properly, refer to SI for further diagnostics. Bulletin No.: 18-NA-176 August, 2022 Page 5 Equinox Bumper Fascia 5072424 1. Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement in SI. 2. Using Kent Automotive Acrysol or equivalent, clean the area of the fascia (2) where the butyl tape will be applied under the module (1). Page 6 August, 2022 Bulletin No.: 18-NA-176 Note: Some modifications to the butyl tape maybe needed for proper fit. 5072394 4. Using care, cut a section of butyl tape referencing the graphic above and the dimensions noted below: • 1) 12mm (0.47 in) • 2) 160mm (6.3 in) • 3) 7mm (0.28 in) • 4) 60mm (2.3 in) 5084568 Bulletin No.: 18-NA-176 August, 2022 Page 7 5. Pre-install the butyl tape and check for alignment. 5072482 6. Using care, trim the butyl tape to fit. 5072429 7. Peel the backing off the aluminum butyl tape (1) and apply to the bottom of the module making sure the area is completely covered as shown in the graphic above. 8. Install the rear bumper fascia. 9. Lower the vehicle. • If the side blind zone and/or side mirror indicators are performing properly, no further action is required. • If the side blind zone and/or side mirror indicators are not performing properly, refer to SI for further diagnostics. Page 8 August, 2022 Bulletin No.: 18-NA-176 Parts Information Causal Part Description Part Number Qty N/A DEADENER, RF PNL FRT (200X305) 22709067** 1 **There is enough material to do additional vehicles. Store the remaining material for future use. Warranty Information For vehicles repaired under the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage (Canada Base Warranty coverage), use the following labor operation. Reference the Applicable Warranties section of Investigate Vehicle History (IVH) for coverage information. Labor Operation Description Labor Time 6481928* Apply Butyl Tape to Drivers Side Object Sensing Module 1.5 hr *This is a unique Labor Operation for Bulletin use only. Version 4 Modified Released May 31, 2018 Revised July 24, 2018 – Added 2019 to Model Year. Revised February 28, 2022 – Added 2020–2022 to Model Year And Holden Equinox to Model section. Revised August 15, 2022 – Added 2023 to Model Year for Equinox and Terrain. 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. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION
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