K 1500 Suburban 4WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2003)
Control Module: Customer Interest
AWD/4WD - AWD/4WD Lamps/System Inop./DTC C0550
Bulletin No.: 02-04-21-006E
Date: July 20, 2006
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Inoperative 4WD/AWD Lamps, Inoperative 4WD/AWD System, DTC C0550 Set, No Communication with TCCM (Reprogram Transfer Case Control
Module)
Models:
2004 Buick Rainier
2002-2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, TrailBlazer EXT
2003-2004 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe
2002-2004 GMC Envoy, Envoy XL
2003-2004 GMC Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL
2004 GMC Envoy XUV
2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada
with Electronic Shift or Active Transfer Case (RPOs NP1, NP4 or NP8)
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add Subject information and change the labor operation. This bulletin cancels and supersedes Bulletin Number
03-04-21-006. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Numbers 02-04-21-006D and 03-04-21-006 (Section 04 - Driveline/Axle).
Condition
Some customers may comment that the 4WD/AWD indicator lights on the selector switch do not work, or the 4WD/AWD system may be inoperative
and/or the service 4WD light is illuminated. The condition is typically intermittent and always occurs at key-up. Upon investigation, the technician may
find DTC C0550 set.
Cause
The Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM) has not received the wake-up call during key-up and has remained in the "sleep mode".
When the TCCM is in the "sleep mode", it will not communicate with the class II bus or the Tech 2(R).
Correction
1.
Try to communicate with the TCCM. If no communication, go to step 2. If communication is possible, go to step 5.
2.
Remove the underhood (ATCM or TREC) TCCM fuse.
3.
Wait 30 seconds.
4.
Reinstall the fuse. The module should wake up and communicate with the Tech 2(R).
5.
Check for codes in the TCCM. If a C0550 is found current or in history with or without other codes, replace the module and go to step 6.
6.
Reprogram the TCCM with the latest TIS software using normal SPS procedures.
7.
Verify operation and that no codes are present.
Important:
For the 2002 model year, the TCCM must be replaced and reprogrammed.
Warranty Information
