OnStar Vehicles with B101D and Symptom Codes – 2011-2017 All GM Passenger Car and Light Duty Trucks

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NHTSA ID Number: 10157041

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5236K

Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will use Global Diagnostic System 2 to review the Firmware Over-the-Air version. If the Firmware Over-the-Air version on the scan tool equals 6708 the technician will need to contact General MotorseBay Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. If the Firmware Over-the-Air version on the scan tool is lower than 6708 Dealer can order the part thought the Instrument Sales and Service website process.

 


Condition/Concern

Some customers may comment of various concerns, such as OnStar is inoperative, Navigation/GPS/Compass issues, and/or that the red LED is illuminated. Upon inspection, DTC B101D will be stored in the OnStar module with a related symptom code(s).

 

Recommendation/Instructions

Vehicles with Gen 10 OnStar System

Step 1:  If campaigns 14395 or 15086 are open in Global Warranty Global Warranty Management system, please complete the campaign and evaluate OnStar operation before continuing with this PI.

Step 2:  Contact the GM TAC OnStar group with the following information (DO NOT clear the DTCs): a. OnStar Module Firmware Over-the-Air Version using GDS2.

  1. OnStar Module STID(OnStar Customer Identifier) located on the OnStar Module or in the related GDS2 Data List.
  2. The part number that is on the OnStar module or in the related GDS2 Data List.
  3. Have all Repair Order information ready, including the customer concern, VIN, mileage, DTCs stored, repair order number, etc. e. What is the OnStar LED status (Red, Green, Off, etc.)?
  4. Press the Blue OnStar Button and note the results.
  5. If DTC B101D 3C is stored in history, document customer’s complaint in detail:
    • How long has this been going on?
    • Whether customer was able to connect to OnStar or not ?
    • If there was current GPS location on vehicle.
    • Does the B101D-3C go current when attempting to call OnStar?

In some cases, GM TAC may also request photos, session logs, snapshots or additional information to assist in properly diagnosing the concern.

 

All OnStar Systems

Start by recording the OnStar LED status, along with results from an OnStar button press and OnStar hands-free calling for inbound and outbound calls.

If DTC B101D is set as CURRENT in the VCIM with any of the symptom codes listed below (except B101D 37), replace the OnStar module.

If DTC B101D 37 is stored as CURRENT or HISTORY, please refer to the latest version of PIC5492.

If DTC B101D 39, B101D 3C, or B101D F0 are stored in HISTORY, contact GM TAC with the customer concern, this PI number, and information from the latest version of bulletin 03-08-46-004. DO NOT clear the DTCs at any point as the information in the module may be needed for root cause analysis.

If DTC B101D is set with a symptom code that is not listed below, or there is no symptom code at all, record a snapshot, session log, or picture of the DTC displayed on the screen and contact GM TAC with the customer concern, this PI number, and information from the latest version of bulletin 03-08-46-004. DO NOT clear the DTCs at any point as the information in the module may be needed for root cause analysis. Symptom Codes Currently Supported by OnStar Module

DTC and Symptom CodeDescription
B101D 00Electronic Control Unit Hardware Malfunction
(Only Supported on 2011 Chevrolet HHR and 2011 – 2012 Malibu)
B101D 31Electronic Control Unit Hardware Internal Checksum Error
B101D 32Electronic Control Unit Hardware General Memory Malfunction
B101D 37Electronic Control Unit Hardware Software Malfunction
(Only Sets in History)
B101D 38Electronic Control Unit Hardware Supervision Software Malfunction
B101D 39Electronic Control Unit Hardware Internal Communication Malfunction (Bluetooth with RPO UPF)
B101D 3CElectronic Control Unit Hardware Internal Communication Malfunction (GPS)
B101D F0Electronic Control Unit Hardware Internal Communication Malfunction (Phone)
B101D F2Internal Communication Error WIFI
B101D F3Internal Communication Error SIM

 

Parts Information

Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog and/or Electronic Service Center Website for the appropriate OnStar Module part number based on the VIN.

 


721 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
BUICKeBayCASCADA2016-2018
BUICKeBayENCLAVE2008-2018
BUICKeBayENCORE2013-2018
BUICKeBayENVISION2016-2018
BUICKeBayLACROSSE2006-2018
BUICKeBayLESABRE2006
BUICKeBayLUCERNE2006-2012
BUICKeBayRAINIER2006-2007
BUICKeBayREGAL2011-2018
BUICKeBayRENDEZVOUS2006-2007
BUICKeBayTERRAZA2006-2008
BUICKeBayVERANO2012-2017
CADILLACeBayATS2013-2018
CADILLACeBayCT62016-2018
CADILLACeBayCTS2006-2018
CADILLACeBayDTS2006-2011
CADILLACeBayELR2014-2017
CADILLACeBayESCALADE2006-2018
CADILLACeBayESCALADE ESV2006-2018
CADILLACeBayESCALADE EXT2007-2013
CADILLACeBayESCALADE EXT 15002006
CADILLACeBaySRX2006-2016
CADILLACeBaySTS2006-2012
CADILLACeBayXLR2006-2009
CADILLACeBayXT52017-2018
CADILLACeBayXTS2013-2018
CHEVROLET35002016
CHEVROLETAVALANCHE2007-2013
CHEVROLETAVALANCHE 15002006
CHEVROLETAVALANCHE 25002006
CHEVROLETAVEO2006, 2009-2018
CHEVROLETBOLT EV2017-2018
CHEVROLETC SERIES2006-2009
CHEVROLETCAMARO2010-2018
CHEVROLETCAPRICE2011-2017
CHEVROLETCAPTIVA2008, 2012-2018
CHEVROLETCAPTIVA SPORT2009-2011
CHEVROLETCHEYENNE2017
CHEVROLETCITY EXPRESS2015-2017
CHEVROLETCLASSIC2006
CHEVROLETCOBALT2006-2010
CHEVROLETCOLORADO2006-2012, 2014-2018
CHEVROLETCORVETTE2006-2018
CHEVROLETCRUZE2011-2018
CHEVROLETEQUINOX2006-2018
CHEVROLETEXPRESS2006-2018
CHEVROLETF SERIES2006
CHEVROLETG VAN BUS2006
CHEVROLETHHR2006-2011
CHEVROLETIMPALA2006-2018
CHEVROLETLOW CAB 45002017
CHEVROLETLOW CAB 55002017
CHEVROLETMALIBU2006-2018
CHEVROLETMONTE CARLO2006-2007
CHEVROLETN3002014-2016, 2018
CHEVROLETN300 MAX2017
CHEVROLETOPTRA2006-2007
CHEVROLETORLANDO2017
CHEVROLETS102016-2018
CHEVROLETSILVERADO 15002006-2018
CHEVROLETSILVERADO 25002006-2018
CHEVROLETSILVERADO 35002006-2018
CHEVROLETSONIC2012-2018
CHEVROLETSPARK2013-2018
CHEVROLETSPARK EV2014-2017
CHEVROLETSS2014-2017
CHEVROLETSSR2006
CHEVROLETSUBURBAN2006-2018
CHEVROLETT SERIES2006-2010
CHEVROLETTAHOE2006-2018
CHEVROLETTRAILBLAZER2006-2009, 2017-2018
CHEVROLETTRAVERSE2009-2018
CHEVROLETTRAX2013-2018
CHEVROLETUPLANDER2006-2009
CHEVROLETVOLT2011-2018
CHEVROLETW-SERIES2006-2010
GMCACADIA2007-2018
GMCC SERIES2006-2009
GMCCANYON2006-2012, 2015-2018
GMCENVOY2006-2009
GMCENVOY XL2006
GMCG VAN BUS2010
GMCSAVANA2006-2018
GMCSIERRA 15002006-2018
GMCSIERRA 25002006-2018
GMCSIERRA 35002006-2018
GMCSIERRA DENALI2007-2013, 2015-2016, 2018
GMCTERRAIN2010-2018
GMCTOPKICK2006-2010
GMCW-SERIES2006-2010
GMCYUKON2006-2018
GMCYUKON DENALI2006-2013
GMCYUKON DENALI XL2006-2013
GMCYUKON XL2006-2018
HUMMEReBayH22006-2010
HUMMEReBayH32006-2010
ISUZUeBay4500 SERIES2006
ISUZUeBayASCENDER2006-2009
ISUZUeBayH SERIES2008-2009
ISUZUeBayT SERIES2009-2010
PONTIACeBayG32008-2011
PONTIACeBayG52007-2011
PONTIACeBayG62006-2010
PONTIACeBayG82008-2010
PONTIACeBayGRAND PRIX2006-2008
PONTIACeBayGTOeBay2006-2007
PONTIACeBayMONTANA2006-2009
PONTIACeBayPURSUIT2006-2009
PONTIACeBaySOLSTICE2006-2010
PONTIACeBayTORRENT2006-2009
PONTIACeBayVIBE2006-2010
SAABeBay9-32009
SAABeBay9-52009-2010
SAABeBay9-7X2006-2009
SATURNeBayASTRA2008-2011
SATURNeBayAURA2007-2010
SATURNeBayION2006-2007
SATURNeBayOUTLOOK2007-2011
SATURNeBayRELAY2006-2008
SATURNeBaySKY2007-2010
SATURNeBayVUE2006-2011
SUZUKIXL72007-2009

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIT5236J
Date: Jan-2017

MC-10113318-9999.pdf 99.359KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10119062

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5236H

Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will use Global Diagnostic System 2 to review the Firmware Over-the-Air version and the OnStar Customer Identifier and contact General MotorseBay Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIT5236H
Date: Oct-2016

MC-10119062-9999.pdf 101.206KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10113973

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5236G

Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will check Global Warranty Management system for customer satisfaction program 15086 status. If the status of the customer satisfaction program 15086 was not completed follow the steps to get the Telematics Communication Interface Control Module replaced. If the status of customer satisfaction program 15086 is found completed contact General MotorseBay Technical Assistance Center OnStar group for further assistance.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIT5236G
Date: Mar-2016

MC-10113973-9999.pdf 99.129KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10114642

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5236F

Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will check Global Warranty Management system for customer satisfaction program 15086 status. If the status of the customer satisfaction program 15086 was not completed follow the steps to get the Telematics Communication Interface Control Module replaced. If the status of customer satisfaction program 15086 is found completed contact General MotorseBay Technical Assistance Center OnStar group for further assistance.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIT5236F
Date: Aug-2015

MC-10114642-9999.pdf 99.405KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10114639

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5236E

Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will use Global Diagnostic System 2 to review the Firmware Over-the-Air version. If the Firmware Over-the-Air version on the scan tool equals 6708 the technician will need to contact General MotorseBay Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. If the Firmware Over-the-Air version on the scan tool is lower than 6708 Dealer can order the part thought the Instrument Sales and Service website process.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIT5236E
Date: Jul-2015

MC-10114639-9999.pdf 98.096KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10115014

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5236D

Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will use Global Diagnostic System 2 to review the Firmware Over-the-Air version. If the Firmware Over-the-Air version on the scan tool equals 6708 the technician will need to contact General MotorseBay Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. If the Firmware Over-the-Air version on the scan tool is lower than 6708 Dealer can order the part thought the Instrument Sales and Service website process.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIT5236D
Date: Jun-2015

MC-10115014-9999.pdf 106.157KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10139361

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5236C

Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may OnStar inoperative and Navigation/GPS/Compass issues. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B101D sym 3C and or F0. Technician will gather data using a scan tool and contact General MotorseBay Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. After approval technician will replace the OnStar module.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIT5236C
Date: Mar-2015

MC-10139361-9999.pdf 104.465KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10114801

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5236B

Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may OnStar inoperative and Navigation/GPS/Compass issues. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B101D sym 3C and or F0. Technician will gather data using a scan tool and contact General MotorseBay Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. After approval technician will replace the OnStar module.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIT5236B
Date: Dec-2014

MC-10114801-9999.pdf 100.093KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10114760

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5236A

Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will need to call General MotorseBay Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. If the Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D has a sym 37 set please refer to the latest version of PIC5492.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIT5236A
Date: Dec-2014

MC-10114760-9999.pdf 96.676KB

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