Transport Mode On Message Displayed in DIC and/or Battery Light is Flashing – Buick Cadillac Chevrolet GMC

NHTSA ID Number: 10137386

Manufacturer Communication Number: 110849001W

 

Summary

This technical bulletin provides information on Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the transport mode message on and off.

 

 


170 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
BUICKCASCADA2016-2018
BUICKENCORE2013-2018
BUICKENVISION2016-2018
BUICKLACROSSE2014-2018
BUICKREGAL2011-2017
BUICKVERANO2012-2017
CADILLACATS2013-2017
CADILLACCT62016-2017
CADILLACCTS2014-2017
CADILLACELR2014-2017
CADILLACESCALADE2014-2017
CADILLACESCALADE ESV2014-2017
CADILLACSRX2010-2016
CADILLACXT52017
CADILLACXTS2013-2017
CHEVROLETBOLT EV2017-2018
CHEVROLETCAMARO2010, 2014-2018
CHEVROLETCAPRICE2014-2017
CHEVROLETCITY EXPRESS2015-2016
CHEVROLETCOLORADO2015-2017
CHEVROLETCORVETTE2014-2017
CHEVROLETCRUZE2011-2018
CHEVROLETEQUINOX2018
CHEVROLETEXPRESS2015-2018
CHEVROLETIMPALA2014-2017
CHEVROLETMALIBU2014-2017
CHEVROLETSILVERADO2017
CHEVROLETSILVERADO 15002014
CHEVROLETSILVERADO 25002015-2016
CHEVROLETSONIC2012-2018
CHEVROLETSPARK2013-2015, 2018
CHEVROLETSPARK EV2014-2017
CHEVROLETSS2014-2017
CHEVROLETSUBURBAN2015-2017
CHEVROLETTAHOE2015-2017
CHEVROLETTRAX2013-2018
CHEVROLETVOLT2011-2018
GMCACADIA2016-2018
GMCCANYON2015-2017
GMCSIERRA2017
GMCSIERRA 15002014
GMCSIERRA 25002015-2016
GMCSIERRA DENALI2015-2016
GMCTERRAIN2018
GMCYUKON2015-2017
GMCYUKON XL2015-2017

 


Condition

Transport Mode On message is displayed in the DIC and/or the red battery light is flashing. Transport Mode is intended for use for vehicles being shipped over long distances, and includes vehicles shipped into and outside of the United States and Canada.

Some products will be shipped from the assembly plant with Transport Mode On. The Transport Mode feature when enabled reduces the parasitic electrical load on the battery when the vehicle is parked, which extends the battery stand time up to 70 days without the battery going dead.

To alert the operator that Transport Mode On is enabled, the red battery light will be flashing and if equipped with a DIC, it will display a Transport Mode On message. Twenty-four hours after transport mode is turned On, with the vehicle Off, (with exception of 2015 Full-Size SUVs equipped with RPO AVF, and continuing in later model years without AVF) the key must be used to enter the vehicle, as the following functions will be disabled: Passive Entry, Remote Keyless Entry, Content Theft. For 2015 Full-Size SUVs (Cadillac Escalade models, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon Models), with RPO AVF, and continuing in later model years without AVF; the Remote Keyless Entry function will remain enabled during transport mode, allowing entry without a key. Exit lighting timers will function but will be reduced.

Note: For PEPS vehicles in Transport Mode On, the key fob will operate for the Start/Stop button, as long as the fob is inside the vehicle.

When the vehicle is running, the only difference in operation will be the DIC Message and the battery light flashing. The Passive Entry and Remote Keyless Entry functions are restored with the ignition in Run.

 

Procedure

Note: Normal vehicle diagnostics and/or service procedures should not be performed when Transport Mode is On. Turn Transport Mode Off prior to performing system checks or service procedures.

With Transport Mode On, enter the vehicle using the steps below:

  1. Attempt to unlock the vehicle with the FOB.
  2. If the vehicle is not responding to the FOB, press the PEPS door handle switch a few times (if equipped) then attempt to unlock the vehicle with the FOB.
  3. If the vehicle is not responding to the FOB, the key must be used to enter the vehicle.
  4. Turn the Transport Mode On/Off using the vehicle specific procedure.

 

2019 Chevrolet Silverado LD and GMC Sierra LD

Transport Mode is enabled by activating the hazard flashers, applying the brake pedal, and then turning the ignition key to the start position or pushing the ignition mode switch with the foot on the brake for greater than 15 seconds. The mode is disabled by repeating the previous process. The DIC (if equipped) will display Transport Mode On when enabled and Transport Mode Off when disabled. For vehicles not equipped with a DIC, the battery indicator light will constantly flash on the instrument cluster when Transport Mode is On. This feature can be used as many times as necessary if the vehicle is to be stored for an extended period of time.

 

2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV

To turn Transport Mode On/Off, start the vehicle (as indicated by the green Ready light), activate the hazard flashers, press and hold the brake pedal, then press and hold the Start/Stop button at least 15 seconds. Transport Mode On/Off message will display on the DIC. Then turn the hazard flashers off. Allow the vehicle to sleep at least 2 minutes prior to restarting.

 

2016-2019 Buick Cascada

To turn Transport Mode On/Off, start the engine, activate the hazard flashers, hold the ignition key in the Start position for 20 seconds (the engine will not be started again). Transport Mode On/Off message will display on the DIC.

 

2016-2019 Buick Envision / 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain

To turn Transport Mode On/Off, start the vehicle, press the brake pedal, activate the hazard flashers, hold the start button for at least 15 seconds. Transport Mode On/Off message will display on the DIC and the Battery Warning light will flash.

 

2015-2018 Chevrolet City Express Procedure

To turn Transport Mode Off, remove the X51A Fuse Block — Instrument Panel Cover, push down the shorting pin and turn the ignition key 2 times to the Run position without turning the vehicle On. To turn Transport Mode On, with the ignition off, remove the X51A Fuse Block — Instrument Panel Cover, pull up the shorting pin, and turn the ignition key 2 times to the Run position without turning the vehicle On. Confirm by message on display.

 

2011-2019 Vehicle Procedure (Excluding Buick Cascada, Buick Envision, Chevrolet City Express, Chevrolet Bolt EV)

To turn Transport Mode On/Off, start the vehicle, activate the hazard flashers, press the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) then press and hold the Start/Stop button or turn the ignition key to the crank position for 15 seconds. (The engine will turn Off on push button vehicles.) The same steps are used to turn On the feature.

Note: When removing the Chevrolet SS from Transport mode, the Service Front Camera message may display in the DIC, no codes are set and should appear only one time. Cycle ignition once to clear. No diagnostics or repairs are required.

 

2010 Chevrolet Camaro Procedure

To turn Transport Mode On/Off, activate the hazard flashers, turn the ignition key to the crank position, and then hold it in the crank position for 15 seconds. Transport Mode Off message will display and the battery light will turn Off.

 

2010 Cadillac SRX Procedure

To turn Transport Mode On/Off, push and hold the Start/Stop button while the brake is applied for 15 seconds or until the Transport Mode On/Off message is displayed. For SRX, if Transport Mode is enabled, this causes the RKE system to only work when the ignition is On or the BCM is awake (approximately 20 minutes after ignition Off).

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: 11-08-49-001W
Date: April, 2018

MC-10137386-9999.pdf 69.19KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10126068

Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-08-49-001V

 

Summary

This technical bulletin provides information on Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the transport mode message on and off.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: 11-08-49-001V
Date: July, 2017

MC-10126068-9999.pdf 505.2KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10116538

Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-08-49-001U

 

Summary

This technical bulletin provides information on Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the transport mode message on and off.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: 11-08-49-001U
Date: Jan-2017

MC-10116538-9999.pdf 95.735KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10137625

Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-08-49-001T

 

Summary

This technical bulletin provides information on Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the transport mode message on and off.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: 11-08-49-001T
Date: Nov-2016

MC-10137625-9999.pdf 96.509KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10082861

Manufacturer Communication Number: 110849001S

 

Summary

THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REMOVE THE TRANSPORT MODE ON MESSAGE DISPLAYED IN THE DIC DUE TO VEHICLES SHIPPED OVER LONG DISTANCES OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA.

 

1 Associated Document

Service Bulletin Document

Bulletin No.: 11-08-49-001S
Date: August, 2016

SB-10082861-5448.pdf 67.945KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10089228

Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-08-49-001R

 

Summary

THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REMOVE THE TRANSPORT MODE ON MESSAGE DISPLAYED IN THE DIC DUE TO VEHICLES SHIPPED OVER LONG DISTANCES OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA.

 

1 Associated Document

Service Bulletin Document

Bulletin No.: 11-08-49-001R
Date: June, 2016

SB-10089228-2280.pdf 826.689KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10081365

Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-08-49-001Q

 

Summary

THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES THAT ARE SHIPPED WITH THE TRANSPORT MODE ON AND HOW TO TURN IT OFF.

 

1 Associated Document

Service Bulletin Document

Bulletin No.: 11-08-49-001Q
Date: May, 2016

SB-10081365-6903.pdf 68.317KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10112772

Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-08-49-001P

 

Summary

This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to take the vehicles out of transport mode for vehicles with the condition of Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: 11-08-49-001P
Date: Mar-2016

MC-10112772-9999.pdf 95.192KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10113615

Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-08-49-001O

 

Summary

This technical bulletin provides repair procedure information to correct a customer concern of Transport Mode On message displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or battery light is flashing.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: 11-08-49-001O
Date: Apr-2015

MC-10113615-9999.pdf 91.523KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10114244

Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-08-49-001M

 

Summary

This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to turn the transport mode message of and reset the battery light flashing.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: 11-08-49-001M
Date: November, 2014

MC-10114244-9999.pdf 230.627KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10113570

Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-08-49-001N

 

Summary

This technical bulletin is a revision for 11-08-49-001M to update the Condition.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: 11-08-49-001N
Date: Feb-2015

MC-10113570-9999.pdf 90.285KB

 


 

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