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NHTSA ID Number: 10145469
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5241F
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may request the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Regular Production Option Code (JL1) be installed on their Full-Size Pickup or SUV when the vehicle was not ordered with the option. Dealer should advise the customer it cannot be added to the vehicle.
33 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2015-2019 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO | 2017 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 1500 | 2014 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 2015-2016, 2018-2019 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 4500HD | 2019 |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2015-2019 |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2015-2019 |
| GMC | SIERRA | 2017 |
| GMC | SIERRA 1500 | 2014-2016, 2019 |
| GMC | SIERRA 3500 | 2018 |
| GMC | YUKON | 2015-2018 |
| GMC | YUKON XL | 2019 |
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Bulletin No.: PIT5241F
Published date: 09/10/2018
Preliminary Information
PIT5241F Adding Integrated Trailer Brake Controller RPO JL1
Models
| Brand: | Model: | Model Years: | VIN: | Engine: | Transmissions: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| from | to | |||||
| Cadillac | Escalade | 2015 – 2019 | All | All | All | All |
| Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | 2014 | All | All | All | All |
| Chevrolet | Silverado | 2015 – 2018 | All | All | All | All |
| Chevrolet | Silverado LD | 2019 | All | All | All | All |
| Chevrolet | Silverado 2500/3500 | 2019 | All | All | All | All |
| Chevrolet | Suburban | 2015 – 2019 | All | All | All | All |
| Chevrolet | Tahoe | 2015 – 2019 | All | All | All | All |
| GMC | Sierra 1500 | 2014 | All | All | All | All |
| GMC | Sierra | 2015 – 2018 | All | All | All | All |
| GMC | Sierra Limited | 2019 | All | All | All | All |
| GMC | Sierra 2500/3500 | 2019 | All | All | All | All |
| GMC | Yukon | 2015 – 2019 | All | All | All | All |
Supersession Statement
This PI was superseded to update Models section. Please discard PIT5241E.
Condition / Concern
Some customers may request the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (RPO JL1) be installed on their Full-Size Pickup or SUV when the vehicle was not ordered with the option. This is to advise you that, if the vehicle does not have the option (RPO JL1), it cannot be added to the vehicle.
Note: Reference the latest version of PI1105 – which advises how to install an aftermarket trailer brake controller.
Additional SI Keywords
connector electric hydraulic ITBC TBCM tow towing wire wiring
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Bulletin No.: PIT5241F
Published date: 09/10/2018
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10145469
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10145469-9999.pdf
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Bulletin No.: PIT5241D
Date: Sep-2016
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10100305
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10100305-2280.pdf
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Bulletin No.: PIT5241C
Date: Nov-2015
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10115114
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10115114-9999.pdf
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Bulletin No.: PIT5241C
Date: 10-Nov-2015
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10075749
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/SB-10075749-2280.pdf
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Bulletin No.: PIT5241B
Date: Mar-2014
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10111883
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10111883-9999.pdf
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Bulletin No.: PIT5241B
Date: April, 2014
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10070591
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/SB-10070591-0335.pdf
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Bulletin No.: PIT5241A
Date: Feb-2014
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10111968
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10111968-9999.pdf
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Bulletin No.: PIT5241
Date: Feb-2014
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10112337
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10112337-9999.pdf
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