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

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 logo 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 ChevroleteBay logo 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
BUICKeBay logoCASCADA2016-2018
BUICKeBay logoENCLAVE2008-2018
BUICKeBay logoENCORE2013-2018
BUICKeBay logoENVISION2016-2018
BUICKeBay logoLACROSSE2006-2018
BUICKeBay logoLESABRE2006
BUICKeBay logoLUCERNE2006-2012
BUICKeBay logoRAINIER2006-2007
BUICKeBay logoREGAL2011-2018
BUICKeBay logoRENDEZVOUS2006-2007
BUICKeBay logoTERRAZA2006-2008
BUICKeBay logoVERANO2012-2017
CADILLACeBay logoATS2013-2018
CADILLACeBay logoCT62016-2018
CADILLACeBay logoCTS2006-2018
CADILLACeBay logoDTS2006-2011
CADILLACeBay logoELR2014-2017
CADILLACeBay logoESCALADE2006-2018
CADILLACeBay logoESCALADE ESV2006-2018
CADILLACeBay logoESCALADE EXT2007-2013
CADILLACeBay logoESCALADE EXT 15002006
CADILLACeBay logoSRX2006-2016
CADILLACeBay logoSTS2006-2012
CADILLACeBay logoXLR2006-2009
CADILLACeBay logoXT52017-2018
CADILLACeBay logoXTS2013-2018
CHEVROLETeBay logo35002016
CHEVROLETeBay logoAVALANCHE2007-2013
CHEVROLETeBay logoAVALANCHE 15002006
CHEVROLETeBay logoAVALANCHE 25002006
CHEVROLETeBay logoAVEO2006, 2009-2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoBOLT EV2017-2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoC SERIES2006-2009
CHEVROLETeBay logoCAMARO2010-2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoCAPRICE2011-2017
CHEVROLETeBay logoCAPTIVA2008, 2012-2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoCAPTIVA SPORT2009-2011
CHEVROLETeBay logoCHEYENNE2017
CHEVROLETeBay logoCITY EXPRESS2015-2017
CHEVROLETeBay logoCLASSIC2006
CHEVROLETeBay logoCOBALT2006-2010
CHEVROLETeBay logoCOLORADO2006-2012, 2014-2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoCORVETTE2006-2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoCRUZE2011-2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoEQUINOX2006-2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoEXPRESS2006-2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoF SERIES2006
CHEVROLETeBay logoG VAN BUS2006
CHEVROLETeBay logoHHR2006-2011
CHEVROLETeBay logoIMPALA2006-2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoLOW CAB 45002017
CHEVROLETeBay logoLOW CAB 55002017
CHEVROLETeBay logoMALIBU2006-2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoMONTE CARLO2006-2007
CHEVROLETeBay logoN3002014-2016, 2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoN300 MAX2017
CHEVROLETeBay logoOPTRA2006-2007
CHEVROLETeBay logoORLANDO2017
CHEVROLETeBay logoS102016-2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoSILVERADO 15002006-2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoSILVERADO 25002006-2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoSILVERADO 35002006-2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoSONIC2012-2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoSPARK2013-2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoSPARK EV2014-2017
CHEVROLETeBay logoSS2014-2017
CHEVROLETeBay logoSSR2006
CHEVROLETeBay logoSUBURBAN2006-2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoT SERIES2006-2010
CHEVROLETeBay logoTAHOE2006-2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoTRAILBLAZER2006-2009, 2017-2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoTRAVERSE2009-2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoTRAX2013-2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoUPLANDER2006-2009
CHEVROLETeBay logoVOLT2011-2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoW-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
HUMMEReBay logoH22006-2010
HUMMEReBay logoH32006-2010
ISUZUeBay logo4500 SERIES2006
ISUZUeBay logoASCENDER2006-2009
ISUZUeBay logoH SERIES2008-2009
ISUZUeBay logoT SERIES2009-2010
PONTIACeBay logoG32008-2011
PONTIACeBay logoG52007-2011
PONTIACeBay logoG62006-2010
PONTIACeBay logoG82008-2010
PONTIACeBay logoGRAND PRIX2006-2008
PONTIACeBay logoGTOeBay logo2006-2007
PONTIACeBay logoMONTANA2006-2009
PONTIACeBay logoPURSUIT2006-2009
PONTIACeBay logoSOLSTICE2006-2010
PONTIACeBay logoTORRENT2006-2009
PONTIACeBay logoVIBE2006-2010
SAABeBay logo9-32009
SAABeBay logo9-52009-2010
SAABeBay logo9-7X2006-2009
SATURNeBay logoASTRA2008-2011
SATURNeBay logoAURA2007-2010
SATURNeBay logoION2006-2007
SATURNeBay logoOUTLOOK2007-2011
SATURNeBay logoRELAY2006-2008
SATURNeBay logoSKY2007-2010
SATURNeBay logoVUE2006-2011
SUZUKIXL72007-2009

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIT5236J
Date: Jan-2017

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10113318

MC-10113318-9999.pdf 99.359KB

 


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 logo Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIT5236H
Date: Oct-2016

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10119062

MC-10119062-9999.pdf 101.206KB

 


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 logo Technical Assistance Center OnStar group for further assistance.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIT5236G
Date: Mar-2016

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10113973

MC-10113973-9999.pdf 99.129KB

 


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 logo Technical Assistance Center OnStar group for further assistance.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIT5236F
Date: Aug-2015

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10114642

MC-10114642-9999.pdf 99.405KB

 


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 logo 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

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10114639

MC-10114639-9999.pdf 98.096KB

 


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 logo 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

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10115014

MC-10115014-9999.pdf 106.157KB

 


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 logo 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

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10139361

MC-10139361-9999.pdf 104.465KB

 


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 logo 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

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10114801

MC-10114801-9999.pdf 100.093KB

 


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 logo 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

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10114760

MC-10114760-9999.pdf 96.676KB

 


 

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