TSB: CADILLAC CORVETTE, EQUINOX, ESCALADE, MALIBU, SIERRA 1500, SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500, SILVERADO 1500, SILVERADO 2500, SILVERADO 3500, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, TERRAIN, YUKON (2019–2021)

Bulletin PIP5733D — September 22, 2020

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDPIP5733D
ManufacturerCADILLAC
ModelsCORVETTE, EQUINOX, ESCALADE, MALIBU, SIERRA 1500, SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500, SILVERADO 1500, SILVERADO 2500, SILVERADO 3500, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, TERRAIN, YUKON
Model Years2019–2021
Date IssuedSeptember 22, 2020
Date Added to NHTSAOctober 19, 2020
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Vehicles Affected29 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

This Preliminary information communicates Possible Crank no start or extended crank with DTC p12A6 set current or history. Under Investigation

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2021 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CADILLAC ESCALADE 2021 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2021 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GMC SIERRA 1500 2021 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GMC SIERRA 2500 2021 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GMC SIERRA 3500 2021 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2021 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 2021 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 2021 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2021 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHEVROLET TAHOE 2021 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GMC TERRAIN 2021 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GMC YUKON 2021 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2020 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2020 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CADILLAC ESCALADE 2020 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2020 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GMC SIERRA 1500 2020 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GMC SIERRA 2500 2020 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GMC SIERRA 3500 2020 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2020 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 2020 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 2020 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2020 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHEVROLET TAHOE 2020 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GMC TERRAIN 2020 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GMC YUKON 2020 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GMC SIERRA 1500 2019 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2019 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Related CADILLAC Recalls

CampaignModelYearComponentSummary
CTS 2016 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR... General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalad...
ATS 2015 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR... General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalad...
ESCALADE 2015 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR... General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalad...
SRX 2015 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR... General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalad...
SRX 2016 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR... General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalad...

What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized CADILLAC dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (PIP5733D) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.