TSB: BUICK ACADIA, CAPTIVA, CTS, ENCLAVE, ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, EXPRESS, IMPALA, SAVANA, SIERRA 3500, SILVERADO 3500, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, TRAVERSE, YUKON, YUKON XL (2013–2014)
Bulletin 14515 MESSAGE — December 4, 2014
Bulletin Details
| Bulletin ID | 14515 MESSAGE |
| Manufacturer | BUICK |
| Models | ACADIA, CAPTIVA, CTS, ENCLAVE, ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, EXPRESS, IMPALA, SAVANA, SIERRA 3500, SILVERADO 3500, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, TRAVERSE, YUKON, YUKON XL |
| Model Years | 2013–2014 |
| Date Issued | December 4, 2014 |
| Date Added to NHTSA | February 2, 2017 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Vehicles Affected | 72 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
14515 - CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM (STOP DELIVERY EXPANSION). APPROXIMATELY 8,776 ADDITIONAL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE RECALL POPULATION. THESE VEHICLES WERE SERVICED WITH A CHASSIS ELECTRONIC MODULE SUSPECTED OF CONTAINING INTERN
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMC | ACADIA | 2014 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| GMC | ACADIA | 2014 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| GMC | ACADIA | 2014 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| CHEVROLET | CAPTIVA | 2014 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| CHEVROLET | CAPTIVA | 2014 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| CHEVROLET | CAPTIVA | 2014 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| CADILLAC | CTS | 2014 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| CADILLAC | CTS | 2014 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| CADILLAC | CTS | 2014 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| BUICK | ENCLAVE | 2014 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| BUICK | ENCLAVE | 2014 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| BUICK | ENCLAVE | 2014 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2014 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2014 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2014 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE ESV | 2014 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE ESV | 2014 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE ESV | 2014 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| CHEVROLET | EXPRESS | 2014 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| CHEVROLET | EXPRESS | 2014 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| CHEVROLET | EXPRESS | 2014 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| CHEVROLET | IMPALA | 2014 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| CHEVROLET | IMPALA | 2014 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| CHEVROLET | IMPALA | 2014 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| GMC | SAVANA | 2014 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| GMC | SAVANA | 2014 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| GMC | SAVANA | 2014 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| GMC | SIERRA 3500 | 2014 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| GMC | SIERRA 3500 | 2014 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| GMC | SIERRA 3500 | 2014 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 2014 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 2014 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 2014 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2014 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2014 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2014 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2014 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2014 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2014 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| CHEVROLET | TRAVERSE | 2014 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| CHEVROLET | TRAVERSE | 2014 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| CHEVROLET | TRAVERSE | 2014 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| GMC | YUKON | 2014 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| GMC | YUKON | 2014 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| GMC | YUKON | 2014 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| GMC | YUKON XL | 2014 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| GMC | YUKON XL | 2014 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| GMC | YUKON XL | 2014 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| CHEVROLET | CAPTIVA | 2013 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| CHEVROLET | CAPTIVA | 2013 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| CHEVROLET | CAPTIVA | 2013 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| CADILLAC | CTS | 2013 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| CADILLAC | CTS | 2013 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| CADILLAC | CTS | 2013 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2013 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2013 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2013 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE ESV | 2013 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE ESV | 2013 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE ESV | 2013 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2013 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2013 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2013 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2013 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2013 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2013 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| GMC | YUKON | 2013 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| GMC | YUKON | 2013 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| GMC | YUKON | 2013 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| GMC | YUKON XL | 2013 | 350000 EQUIPMENT |
| GMC | YUKON XL | 2013 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY |
| GMC | YUKON XL | 2013 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Related BUICK Recalls
What Should You Do?
If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized BUICK dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (14515 MESSAGE) 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.