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Source reference 10232156

Manufacturer communication — 2006 GMC YUKON DENALI XL

Fitment confirmedReporter type: ManufacturerEQUIPMENT

Relation to the target vehicle

  • The source's vehicle field includes the trim.
Model year
Match 2006 — Source vehicle field
Model
Match YUKON DENALI XL — Source vehicle field
Trim
Match Denali — Source vehicle field

What the manufacturer’s document says

23-NA-001 ・ normal characteristic (no repair) ・ names this vehicle

Applies to

  • The model list names GMC Yukon models from model year 2003 to 2014.

    the passage
    Yukon Models 2003 2014

Fault

  • Customers may comment on a notification and/or that some 2G OnStar module features are no longer operable.

    the passage
    Some customers may comment on a notification and/or some 2G OnStar module features are no longer operable.
  • The concerns may include an OnStar button malfunction and being unable to contact the OnStar call center.

    the passage
    • OnStar Button Malfunction • Unable to Contact OnStar Call Center

Finding the cause

Possible causes

  • On December 31, 2022 the 2G cellular signal will no longer be active, causing some OnStar module features to be inoperable.

    the passage
    On December 31, 2022, the 2G cellular signal will no longer be active, causing some OnStar module features to be inoperable.

Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)

  • Any other function in the Telematics Communication Interface Control Module (other than OnStar) is to be diagnosed as directed by SI.

    the passage
    Any other function in the Telematics Communication Interface Control Module (other than OnStar), technicians are directed to diagnose as directed by SI.

Correction

Repair

  • Direct a customer with a concern covered by this bulletin to the OnStar Guardian app.

    the passage
    If a customer comes in for a concern that pertains to this bulletin, please direct them to the OnStar Guardian app.

Caution

  • Do not replace the OnStar module because of the 2G shutdown.

    the passage
    Do Not replace the OnStar module because of 2G shutdown.
  • If the vehicle is brought in for inactive, broken or inoperable OnStar features, do not replace the module; the module is not broken.

    the passage
    If a vehicle did not respond to, or the customer did not receive notification of the OnStar deactivation, and is brought into service for inactive/broken/inoperable OnStar features, do not replace the module. The module is not broken.

What is needed

Parts and materials
Not stated
Labor time
Not stated
Special tools
Not stated
Scan tool
Not stated

Only what the technical documents state. "Not stated" does not mean not needed.

Compiled by reading the full text of the document; each point stands on the passage shown. Check the document itself, linked below, before working on a vehicle.

Stated content

  1. Communication summary

    本サービスブレティンは、OnStarモジュール2Gサンセット情報に関する、ディーラー/テクニシャン向けの情報を提供しています。 Machine translation (unreviewed)

    This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
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Source

Source
NHTSA Manufacturer Communications
Source reference
10232156
Received by source
2023-03-01
Incident date
Unknown

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