Equinox AWD V6-3.4L (2008)
Technical Service Bulletin # 07224A
Date: 070911
Campaign - ESC/Steering Module Reprogramming
Subject:
Customer Satisfaction - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Disabled without Warning - Reprogram Computer Module
# 07224A - (09/11/2007)
Models:
2007-2008 Chevrolet Equinox Equipped with a 3.4L Engine (RPO LNJ)
2007-2008 Pontiac Torrent Equipped with a 3.4L Engine (RPO LNJ)
2008 Saturn VUE Equipped with a 2.4L Engine (RPO LE5)
THE LABOR TIME IN THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN REVISED. SOME VEHICLES WILL REQUIRE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE
PROGRAMMING IN ADDITION TO THE EBCM PROGRAMMING. TIS2WEB WILL INSTRUCT THE TECHNICIAN IF THIS ADDITIONAL
PROGRAMMING IS REQUIRED. PLEASE DISCARD ALL COPIES OF BULLETIN 07224, ISSUED SEPTEMBER 2007.
THIS PROGRAM IS IN EFFECT UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
Condition
Certain 2007-2008 model year Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles equipped with a 3.4L engine (RPO LNJ); and 2008 model year Saturn
VUE vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine (RPO LE5) may have a condition where the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) becomes disabled without the
illumination of the warning light or DIC message. This condition can occur when the driver leaves the ignition key in the accessory position for more
than 2 seconds before starting the vehicle. The system will reset when the vehicle is turned off but may occur again if the condition is repeated.
Correction
Dealers/retailers are to reprogram the electronic brake control module (EBCM).
Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 2007-2008 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles equipped with a 3.4L engine (RPO LNJ); and 2008 Saturn VUE
vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine (RPO LE5) and built within the VIN breakpoints shown.
IMPORTANT:
Dealers/retailers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using the system(s) below. Not all vehicles within the above
breakpoints may be involved.
-- GM dealers and Canadian Saturn/Saab retailers should use GMVIS.
-- Saturn US retailers should use AS400 system.
For dealers/retailers with involved vehicles, a listing with involved vehicles containing the complete vehicle identification number, customer name, and
address information has been prepared and will be provided through the applicable system listed below. Dealers/retailers will not have a report available
if they have no involved vehicles currently assigned.
-- US GM dealers - GM DealerWorld Recall Information
-- Canadian GM/Saturn/Saab dealers/retailers - GMinfoNet Recall Reports
-- US Saturn retailers - Facility VIN List (included with bulletin in GM DealerWorld)
-- Export dealers - sent directly to dealers
The listing may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration