NHTSA ID Number: 10137556
Manufacturer Communication Number: 1208132001E
Summary
This informational bulletin explains to the dealer how to cover a possible customers mistake when a fuse has been blown.
Accessory Power Outlet and Trailer Lighting Fuse Replacement Customer Enthusiasm Information
Accessory Power Outlets (APO) and Trailer lighting are the most commonly accessed electrical systems that can be affected by devices that are plugged in by the customer.
If a vehicle is encountered with one of these systems being inoperative due to an open fuse, and a problem cannot be identified with the vehicle, it is reasonable to suspect that something the customer may have plugged into the APO or the trailer connector may have caused the fuse to open.
369 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
BUICK | CASCADA | 2016-2018 |
| BUICK | ENCLAVE | 2010-2018 |
| BUICK | ENCORE | 2014-2018 |
| BUICK | ENVISION | 2016-2018 |
| BUICK | LACROSSE | 2010-2018 |
| BUICK | LUCERNE | 2010 |
| BUICK | REGAL | 2011-2018 |
| BUICK | VERANO | 2012-2017 |
| CADILLAC | ATS | 2013-2018 |
| CADILLAC | CT6 | 2016-2018 |
| CADILLAC | CTS | 2010-2018 |
| CADILLAC | DTS | 2010 |
| CADILLAC | ELR | 2014-2017 |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2010-2018 |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE ESV | 2010-2018 |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE EXT | 2010-2013 |
| CADILLAC | SRX | 2010-2016 |
| CADILLAC | STS | 2010 |
| CADILLAC | XT5 | 2017-2018 |
| CADILLAC | XTS | 2013-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | 3500 | 2016 |
| CHEVROLET | AVALANCHE | 2010-2013 |
| CHEVROLET | AVEO | 2010-2011 |
| CHEVROLET | BOLT EV | 2017-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | CAMARO | 2010-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | CAPRICE | 2011-2017 |
| CHEVROLET | CAPTIVA | 2013-2014 |
| CHEVROLET | CITY EXPRESS | 2015-2017 |
| CHEVROLET | COBALT | 2010 |
| CHEVROLET | COLORADO | 2010-2012, 2015-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | CORVETTE | 2010-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | CRUZE | 2011-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | EQUINOX | 2010-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | EXPRESS | 2010-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | HHR | 2010-2011 |
| CHEVROLET | IMPALA | 2010-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | LOW CAB 4500 | 2017 |
| CHEVROLET | LOW CAB 5500 | 2017 |
| CHEVROLET | LOW CAB FORWARD 4500 | 2018 |
| CHEVROLET | LOW CAB FORWARD 5500 | 2018 |
| CHEVROLET | LOW CAB FORWARD 6500 | 2018 |
| CHEVROLET | MALIBU | 2010-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | N300 | 2018 |
| CHEVROLET | N300 MAX | 2017 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO | 2017 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 1500 | 2010-2011, 2014 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 2010-2016, 2018 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 2013, 2017-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | SONIC | 2012-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | SPARK | 2013-2015, 2018 |
| CHEVROLET | SPARK EV | 2014-2017 |
| CHEVROLET | SS | 2014-2017 |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2010-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2010-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | TRAVERSE | 2010-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | TRAX | 2014-2018 |
| CHEVROLET | VOLT | 2011-2018 |
| GMC | ACADIA | 2010-2018 |
| GMC | CANYON | 2010-2012, 2015-2018 |
| GMC | SAVANA | 2010-2018 |
| GMC | SIERRA | 2017 |
| GMC | SIERRA 1500 | 2014 |
| GMC | SIERRA 2500 | 2010-2016, 2018 |
| GMC | SIERRA DENALI | 2010-2013, 2015-2016, 2018 |
| GMC | TERRAIN | 2010-2018 |
| GMC | YUKON | 2010-2018 |
| GMC | YUKON DENALI | 2010-2013 |
| GMC | YUKON DENALI XL | 2010-2013 |
| GMC | YUKON XL | 2010-2018 |
| HUMMER | H2 | 2010 |
| HUMMER | H3 | 2010 |
| PONTIAC | G3 | 2010 |
| PONTIAC | G5 | 2010 |
| PONTIAC | G6 | 2010 |
| PONTIAC | G8 | 2010 |
| PONTIAC | SOLSTICE | 2010 |
| PONTIAC | VIBE | 2010 |
| SATURN | ASTRA | 2010 |
| SATURN | AURA | 2010 |
| SATURN | OUTLOOK | 2010 |
| SATURN | SKY | 2010 |
| SATURN | VUE | 2010 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: 12-08-132-001E
Date: April, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 10134545
Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-08-132-001D
Summary
This informational bulletin provides warranty information on accessory power outlet and trailer lighting fuse replacement.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: 12-08-132-001D
Date: May, 2016
MC-10134545-9999.pdf 486.576KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10137918
Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-08-132-001B
Summary
This informational bulletin explains if the fuse is open when the customer plugs in the trailer, that it may be the cause if diagnostics finds no problems to that point.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: 12-08-132-001B
Date: May, 2014
MC-10137918-9999.pdf 486.483KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10134680
Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-08-132-001A
Summary
This informational bulletin provides information accessory power outlet and trailer lighting fuse replacement due to electrical systems that can be affected by devices that are plugged in by the customer.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: 12-08-132-001A
Date: Mar-2013
NHTSA ID Number: 10052297
Manufacturer Communication Number: SB12-08-132-001A
Summary
GENERAL MOTORS: ON SOME TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, ACCESSORY POWER OUTLETS (APO) AND TRAILER LIGHTING ARE COMMON ACCESSED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS THAT ARE AFFECTED BY DEVICES THAT ARE PLUGGED IN AND BECOME INOPERATIVE DUE TO AN OPEN FUSE AND NO PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE IDENTIFIED. MODELS YEARS 2010-2014 TRUCKS AND PASSENGER. NO MODELS. *PE
1 Associated Document
Service Bulletin Document
Bulletin No.: 12-08-132-001A
Date: April, 2013
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SEOCONTENT-STARTCopyright 2018 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Service Bulletin File in Section: 08 – Body and Accessories Bulletin No.: 12-08-132-001E Date: April, 2018 INFORMATION Subject: Accessory Power Outlet and Trailer Lighting Fuse Replacement Labor Operation N1720 Fuse Replacement Models: 2010-2019 GM Passenger Cars and Trucks This bulletin has been updated to add 2014 – 2019 Model Years and update the information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 12-08-132-001D. Accessory Power Outlet and Trailer Lighting Fuse Replacement Customer Enthusiasm Information Accessory Power Outlets (APO) and Trailer lighting are the most commonly accessed electrical systems that can be affected by devices that are plugged in by the customer. If a vehicle is encountered with one of these systems being inoperative due to an open fuse, and a problem cannot be identified with the vehicle, it is reasonable to suspect that something the customer may have plugged into the APO or the trailer connector may have caused the fuse to open. For vehicles repaired under the Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, in Canada, Base Warranty Coverage, when a defect in material or workmanship cannot be identified and the dealership still wants to cover the fuse replacement under warranty, this type of Warranty Transaction must be entered as: Customer Enthusiasm. Identifying these types of repairs as Customer Enthusiasm helps engineering to focus their resources on product issues they need to address. For complete instructions on how to submit a Customer Enthusiasm Warranty Transaction, refer to the latest version of Corporate Bulletin Number #11-00-89-005: Clarification of Use – Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm (U.S. Only). GM of Canada dealers should refer to the Goodwill section on the Warranty Administration Homepage in GM GlobalConnect.
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