Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates

Bulletin number

18-093-22

Component

Service brakes, hydraulic

Summary

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain ControlModule (ECM/PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or moreof the following DTCs have been set: P0299 - Turbocharger Underboost. P0401 - EGR System Performance. P0755 - 2C Solenoid Circuit. P0765 - UD Solenoid Circuit. P244A - Diesel Particulate Filter Differential Pressure Too Low. P20EE - SCR NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold - Bank 1. P242F - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation. P1451 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance. P2463 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1. P0607-00 - ECU Internal Performance. P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance(Sales Code ETL Only). In addition, the customer may notice one or more the following conditions: Idle instability. Air handling bump after startup. Harsh shifts during garage shift tip-in. 2-1-2 gear hunting at low speeds, especially on grades. Driveline ?clunk? ?bump? during D-R and R-D GarageShifts. Harsh 5-3 downshift. 2-1 ERS downshift with exhaust brake on, performance improvement. Intermittent shift bump. The following improvements are also included in this update: Fuel System Run-Up Test routine, wiTECH improvement. wiTECH PCM data improvements. wiTECH cylinder cut-out routine, wiTECH improvement. Oil pressure switch modifications. Urea (DEF fluid) level sensor calibration update, to help prevent bumpsin DEF level gauge.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 16 complaints in the brakes category.