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Source reference 10113720

Manufacturer communication — 2006 GMC YUKON DENALI XL

Fitment confirmedReporter type: ManufacturerEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

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

15-08-44-001 ・ information ・ names this vehicle

Applies to

  • Covers all 2000-2014 GM passenger cars and light duty trucks.

    the passage
    2000-2014 All GM Passenger Car and Light Duty Trucks
  • Vehicles equipped with OnStar (RPO UE1) are covered.

    the passage
    Equipped with OnStar® (RPO UE1)

Finding the cause

Possible causes

  • Canadian wireless service providers plan to decommission their 2G CDMA network through 2015, and OnStar currently depends on working 2G CDMA networks.

    the passage
    Canadian wireless service providers plan to decommission their 2G Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) network through 2015. OnStar® currently depends on active and functioning 2G CDMA networks to deliver services.

Correction

Repair

  • Canadian vehicles without OnStar 3G/4G LTE need a hardware upgrade to keep OnStar services without interruption.

    the passage
    As a result, in order to continue to provide OnStar® services without interruption, Canadian vehicles that do not have OnStar® 3G/4G LTE will need a hardware upgrade.

Caution

  • Hardware upgrade sets are VIN specific and must be installed on the vehicle they were ordered for.

    the passage
    Hardware upgrade sets are VIN specific and must be installed on the vehicle that the set was ordered for.
  • The Tech 2 cannot communicate with the upgraded OnStar module; GDS 2 must be used for diagnostics specific to the upgraded OnStar system.

    the passage
    The Tech 2 is not capable of communicating with the upgraded OnStar® module. GDS 2 must be utilized to perform diagnostics specific to the upgraded OnStar® system on these vehicles.
  • Before reprogramming, verify that battery voltage is more than 12 volts but less than 16 volts; the battery must be fully charged first.

    the passage
    Verify the battery voltage is more than 12 volts but less than 16 volts before proceeding with reprogramming. The battery must be fully charged BEFORE reprogramming.
  • The customer should not be the first one to press the OnStar Blue Button after installation.

    the passage
    The customer SHOULD NOT be the first one to press the OnStar® Blue Button after installation.

What is needed

Parts and materials
  • OnStar module 23235234, female to male cable 23242476, UHF adaptor cable 23242478 (the GMC Yukon Models 2003-2006 row of the module chart)
Labor time
  • OnStar module replacement and cables installation: 1.0 hr (GMC Yukon Models 2003-2006)
Special tools
  • EL-49642 (SPS programming support tool)
Scan tool
  • Program the OnStar module (Telematics Communication Interface Control Module) with SPS, selecting "Reprogram ECU"

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

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Stated content

  1. Communication summary

    本情報文書は、GMカナダのOnStar®携帯通信アップグレードに関する情報を提供するものです。 Machine translation (unreviewed)

    This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
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Source

Source
NHTSA Manufacturer Communications
Source reference
10113720
Received by source
2017-08-15
Incident date
Unknown

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