K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-393 6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1996)
Important:
When installing the positive battery cable to the starter solenoid, the inner nut on the solenoid battery terminal must be tightened before the battery
cable and other leads are installed. Failure to do so may result in solenoid terminal and solenoid damage.
14.
Reset all electronic devices as noted in Step 1.
15.
Install Campaign Identification Label.
Parts Information
Parts required to complete this campaign are to be obtained from General Motors Service Parts Operations (GMSPO). Please refer to your "involved
vehicle listing" prior to ordering requirements. Normal orders should be placed on a DRO = Daily Replenishment Order. An emergency requirement
should be ordered on a CSO = Customer Special Order.
Part Number
Description
Quantity
12190974
Cable, Battery Positive
1
Warranty Information
Dealers should submit a warranty claim on each vehicle completed under this campaign.
Description
CC
FC
Labor Op
* Labor Hrs
Install Positive Battery
MA
96
V9845
0.7
Cable
*
For Campaign Administrative Allowance, add 0.1 hours to the "Labor Hours".
Campaign Identification Label
Each vehicle corrected in accordance with the instructions outlined in this product campaign bulletin will require a "Campaign Identification Label."
Each label provides a space to include the campaign number and five (5) digit dealer code of the dealer performing the campaign service. This
information must be inserted with a typewriter or ball point pen. This label is to be used in conjunction with the clear protective plastic cover provided
with the Campaign Identification Labels.
Each "Campaign Identification Label" is to be located on the radiator core support in an area which will be visible when the vehicle is brought in for
periodic servicing by the owner.
Apply "Campaign Identification Label" only on a clean, dry surface.
Additional Campaign Identification Labels and covers are available in sheets of 49 by calling VISPAC, Incorporated at 1-800-269-5100 (Monday
through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST).
Owner Letter
Procedures covering this campaign are outlined in Section IV of your dealership's "WINS Claims Processing Manual".
Dear GMC Customer:
As a valued customer, your complete satisfaction with your GMC truck is our goal. In keeping with this goal, we want to let you know that we have
discovered a problem that could affect your vehicle and we want to take care of it at no charge to you.
REASON FOR THIS RECALL
Some early built 1996 C/K pickups equipped with 6.5L diesel engines (L56/L65) have positive battery cables that could corrode at the starter motor
terminal. This corrosion could eventually result in the cable separating from the terminal causing a "no start" condition. The corrosion occurs because the
terminal-cable connection did not receive the specified dip solder corrosion protection.
WHAT WE WILL DO
To be absolutely sure that your vehicle is to specifications, your GMC dealer will install a new positive battery cable having a dip soldered
terminal-cable connection.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Instructions for performing this service have been sent to your GMC dealer, and parts are available. Please contact your GMC dealer to arrange a service
date as soon as possible. This procedure will take about 45 minutes to complete, but you should ask how much additional time your dealer will need to
