Some Customers may comment that their vehicle’s Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated. Upon initial diagnosis, technicians may find one or more of the following fuel trim and/or O2 sensor related DTCs set: P0101, P0137, P0138, P0140, P0141, P0157, P0158, P0160, P0161, P0171, P0174, P0420, P0430, P1174, P1175, P2096, P2097, P2098, P2099, P2177, P2178, P2179, P2180, P2187, P2188, P2189, P2190, P2270, P2271, P2272 or P2273.

DTC P0171 (Fuel Trim System Lean) may be set in the Engine Control Module (ECM) and the Check Engine MIL may be illuminated.

Customers may notice a chirp, squeak, squeal or tick sound coming from their engine.

To avoid inadvertent deployment of a vehicle air bag while servicing, it is recommended technicians take a few precautions when working on or near the vehicle’s Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system.

Take a read through this blog to find out more on Ferritic Nitrocarburizing (FNC) technology and how it helps brake rotors resist corrosion and wear, as well as other tips for servicing brake rotors.

Customers may comment on various noises they hear and ask about what’s causing them.

The CONNECTION parts catalogue now offers an easy way to add Favorite Jobs to make looking up common jobs even easier. Favorite Jobs are non-application specific jobs that require multiple parts every time they are done. With the new Recommended Jobs feature you can choose from jobs that are already created, but you still have full control to edit them after you add them to your Favorite Job.  Take a look at how you can take advantage of this new feature.

Some customers with the following vehicles may ask to have an aftermarket trailer brake controller added to their vehicle, or to have one installed in lieu of their factory brake controller (RPO JL1).

It has been brought to our attention that there are customers experiencing compatibility issues with TIS2WEB and Windows. Please see below for information from the TIS2WEB team on how to resolve the issue related to a Windows operating systems versioning.

Some customers of 2019 and 2020 GM models may find that their unlocking feature is inoperative when pressing the button on the door or tailgate release handle. 

Read this blog for tips on maintaining the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) in vehicles with a V8 Diesel Engine (2007-2020 models). 

A number of electrical service issues on some GM trucks and SUVs could stem from a vehicle’s battery condition or its connections.

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These premium oil filters have been engineered to provide more robust performance during extreme driving conditions such as extreme cold, corrosive environments, or high engine speed.

Help your customers keep their Duramax running like new by using ACDelco GM OE and Professional parts. 

The base brake system is in good working order. The ABS activates under light braking when the wheels are not locking.

When replacing brake pads, a “break-in” or “burnishing” procedure is recommended to properly condition both the brake pads and brake rotors for best service and long life.