GMC Yukon XL 2000–2006
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Known issuesIntermittent battery lamp with history DTC B1489 after BGCM replacement (module not SPS programmed)1
Manufacturer communication2005–2006 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2007-07-01
Intermittent battery lamp with history DTC B1489 after BGCM replacement: SPS program the module
1Fault
- A vehicle may have an intermittent battery lamp with a history code B1489 in the Battery Generator Control Module (BGCM).
- The concern may be noticed after the BGCM has been replaced for another issue.
2Finding the cause
Possible causes
- If the calibration was not completed properly or the vehicle left the dealership with the module not programmed, DTC B1489 may set, followed by an intermittent battery lamp.
3Correction
Repair
- Whenever the BGCM is replaced, the module needs to be SPS programmed before the vehicle is released to the customer.
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- Applies to:The information applies to 2005-06 Escalade, Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe, Denali, Sierra, Yukon XL and 2005-07 Silverado and Sierra Classic with Regulated Voltage Control (RVC) module.
- Condition:A vehicle may have an intermittent battery lamp with a history code B1489 in the Battery Generator Control Module (BGCM).
- Condition:The concern may be noticed after the BGCM has been replaced for another issue.
- Repair:Whenever the BGCM is replaced, the module needs to be SPS programmed before the vehicle is released to the customer.
- Cause:If the calibration was not completed properly or the vehicle left the dealership with the module not programmed, DTC B1489 may set, followed by an intermittent battery lamp.
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- Remedy
- Battery Lamp and DTC B1489 This information applies to 2005-06 Escalade, Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe, Denali, Sierra, Denali, Yukon XL and 2005-07 Silverado and Sierra Classic with Regulated Voltage Control (RVC) module. A vehicle may have an intermittent battery lamp with a history code B1489 in the Battery Generator Control Module (BGCM). This concern may be noticed after the BGCM has been replaced for another issue. Whenever the BGCM is replaced, the module needs to be SPS programmed before the vehicle is released to the customer. If the calibration was not completed properly or the vehicle left the dealership with the module not programmed, a DTC B1489 code may be set, followed by a intermittent battery lamp.
