June 2022, Volume 24, No.

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Installing

HUMMER EV
Accessories

The 2022 GMC Installing HUMMER EV

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
HUMMER EV Pickup
Hood Ajar Message from
Edition 1 features a Coolant Contamination. . . . . . . . . . . 5

number of standard Rearview Camera Display

accessories, including Affected by Coaxial Cable
MDI Manager Software Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
assist steps, recovery Update Splits MDI
hooks and a soft 1 and MDI 2 into DEF Tank Heater and
Wiring Harness Updates . . . . . . . . . . 8
Separate Applications
roll-up tonneau cover.
DPF Regeneration Odors. . . . . . . . . 11
see page 10
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CUSTOMER CARE AND AFTERSALES

Note: Preproduction model with available features shown. Perform the auxiliary screen setup on the infotainment screen
Actual production models may vary. Due to current supply-chain with the customer in the truck upon delivery. If the truck is in
shortages, certain features shown have limited or late availability, Demo mode, the name and icon, and the name saved to the aux
or are no longer available. card, on the center stack will not be saved after the start/stop
cycle.
There also are a number of additional dealer-installed accessories
available for the HUMMER EV Pickup that can help enhance
REAR AERO PANEL WHEN
functionality and convenience.
INSTALLING REAR CARGO LAMP
Here are a few tips to follow to ensure proper operation when
ACCESSORY KIT
installing some of the available accessories on the HUMMER EV
Pickup. Always refer to the appropriate Service Information (SI)
when installing GM Accessories.

ACCESSORY TOUCHSCREEN
CONTROL SWITCHES

6 hidden Torx screws

Battery Distribution Engine Compartment

Fuse Block Package

The accessory touchscreen control switches that operate

added electrical components require installation of the Battery
Distribution Engine Compartment Fuse Block Package (SI Doc. ID
5775311).

3 hidden Torx screws on the left-rear shown

When removing the rear aero panel, there are several hidden
fasteners that are accessed through a 1/4-inch diameter hole
at the bottom flange of the rear fascia. After removing all the
exposed Torx screws, gently pull down the rear fascia while
loosening the 6 hidden Torx screws. With the screws loosened,
pull down the rear fascia to create a gap large enough to
completely remove the hidden Torx screws.

Auxiliary touchscreen controls

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OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
PROJECTION LIGHTS
Service Information instructions have been updated for the
Outside Rearview Mirror Projection Lights (SI Doc. ID 5838676).
When removing the mirror glass, apply pressure inward at the
top of the outside rearview mirror glass until full travel is reached.
Use a plastic flat-bladed trim tool and a curved pick tool to help
release the mirror glass from the mirror actuator.
Before installing the new mirror lamp attachment, check the part
label to ensure correct orientation (left-hand or right-hand).
Use a curved pick tool to help release the mirror glass.
TAILGATE STEP LIGHTING
The Cargo Lamp Kit includes tailgate step lighting (SI Doc. ID
5783067). During installation, the 2-way connector on the
supplied jumper harness in the accessory kit must be modified
by swapping the wires in the connector (step #18). Remove
Swap the wires in the 2-way connector.
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black wire terminal (circuit 2050) from cavity 1 and remove white
wire terminal (circuit 7762) from cavity 2. Insert the previously
removed white wire terminal into cavity 1 and insert the
previously removed black wire terminal into cavity 2. Make sure
terminals are locked into the connector.
The 2-way connector is located under the truck.
The 2-way connector is located under the truck and plugs into
the remaining tailgate lighting accessory harness. The kit will be
updated and SI will be revised once the modification is no longer
needed during installation.
INTERIOR AMBIENT FOOTWELL
LIGHTING
The accessory wiring harness instructions have been updated for
installing the Front Floor Illumination Lamp Package (SI Doc. ID
5841494).
The accessory wiring harness plugs into the
BCM X2 connector.
In cavity 1 of BCM connector X2 (light pink connector), remove
the gray wire using the J-38125-215A Terminal Release Tool and
insert the yellow wire from the accessory harness (step #12). Cut
the terminal from the gray wire coming out of cavity 1, remove
some insulation and splice with the open-end Dura-seal splice
joint present in the harness. Fold back and tape the violet wires
from the accessory harness. It is not used.
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FRONT OFF-ROAD AUXILIARY To secure the lower side rail, it’s necessary to drill a 16mm hole
through the plastic bed cap (step #8). The front hole of the side
LIGHTS rail does not have a metal surface to secure the bolt. The hole will
When installing allow the bolt head to mate to the side rail and not the plastic
the front off- bed cap, which will help prevent potential torque loss.
road auxiliary
lights in the
Spot Lamp
Kit (SI Doc. ID
5905055), a
hole must be
drilled on the
underside of
each fender
ornamentation
vent (step
#4). There
is a dimple
approximately The dimple may be covered
23mm from by a yellow decal.
Drill a 16mm hole through the plastic only.
the heat stake
patch on the panel where the pilot hole should be drilled. Be sure
to locate the correct dimple before drilling. The dimple may be
When loading the tonneau assembly into the bed, add protective
covered by a yellow decal.
tape on the sail panel trim to avoid any potential damage.

HARD POWER-RETRACTABLE Once the tonneau cover is installed, follow the calibration
TONNEAU COVER procedure. Make sure the vehicle is unlocked and the driver’s
door is open.
The Pickup Box Cover Package (SI Doc. ID 5766441) for the hard
power-retractable tonneau cover requires using a shim kit for
correct tonneau rail position. If the shims are not installed, the
side rail on the power tonneau may spread too far apart and not
allow the cover to contact the position switches at the end of
the rail. Shims are typically required at the rear-most screw of the
lower rail on the passenger side between the extrusion and the
bed cap. Refer to #PIT5898 for more information.

Add protective tape on the

sail panel trim.
The hard power-retractable tonneau cover requires using
a shim kit for correct tonneau rail position.

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 Hood Ajar Message from
Coolant Contamination
There may be a Hood Ajar message displayed on the Driver If coolant
Information Center on some 2014-2020 Impala models with corrosion or
the hood completely closed. The Check Engine MIL may be discoloration
illuminated and DTC P257D (Engine Hood Switch Performance) is found,
also may be set. replace circuits
410 and 2761
If these conditions are found, disconnect the Engine Coolant
from the ECT
Temperature (ECT) sensor and inspect for coolant leaking
sensor to ECM
internally wicking up circuits 410 and 2761.
connector
Check for coolant contamination in
Trace the circuits back to the X3 connector at the Engine X3. Replace the X3 connector.
Control Module (ECM). Look for any coolant contamination or the coolant
corrosion at pins 7, 8, 23, and 24. temperature
sensor and
The
replace
contamination
or clean
may cause a
connector X3
short across
at the ECM.
circuits 5350
and 470 at For additional
pins 7 and 23, information
which are the and part Look for coolant corrosion or
hood open numbers, refer discoloration.
switch signal to #PIC6460.
and sensor low
ECT sensor connector Thanks to David Antal
reference.

The cover must be fully retracted (open) at the start of

calibration. Failing to fully retract the cover will result in a
jammed clutch, which can be difficult to release.

If the cover fails the initial calibration, push the manual release
button, fully retract (open) the cover, pull the release button to
lock the clutch and try the calibration again.

A failed calibration indicates the shims are needed because the

rear limit switches are not seeing the cover. Refer to #PIT5898.

For additional tonneau cover troubleshooting tips on operation

and performance, refer to SI Doc. ID 5766441.

Thanks to Scott Lewiston

The cover must be fully retracted (open)
at the start of calibration.

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 REARVIEW CAMERA DISPLAY
AFFECTED BY COAXIAL CABLE CONDITIONS

Enclave, Encore GX, XT5, XT6, Traverse, Silverado HD 2500/3500,

Sierra HD 2500/3500; and 2022 Bolt EUV models equipped with
the Surround Vision Camera System (RPO UV2, UVS) or Trailer
Camera System (RPO UVI). DTCs B395A (Rearview Camera),
B395B (Side View Camera - Left), B395C (Side View Camera -
Right), B101D (Electronic Control Unit Hardware), and B101E
(Electronic Control Unit Software) also may be set.

These conditions may be related to a camera, coaxial cable

or connector issue due to vibrations that are higher than the
components can withstand. The coaxial cable connectors
may have excessive resistance that interrupts the video signal,
resulting in the black or blue screen. The SD card also may cause
A black screen may display when the the Surround Vision System to undergo resets, which may cause
vehicle is in Reverse. intermittent black or blue screens.

The Rearview Camera may show a black or blue screen and TIP: Radios with infotainment version 3.4 will display a blue
a triangle icon when the vehicle is in Reverse on some 2019 screen. Systems with infotainment version 3.5 or later will display
LaCrosse; 2019-2020 CT6; 2019-2022 XT4, Blazer, Bolt EV, a black screen.
Equinox, Silverado 1500, Acadia, Terrain, Sierra 1500; 2020-2022

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 Activate each camera input individually to
Check the Fail counters in the VPM using GDS2. check for the correct image.

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION
If the A11 Radio has all three history DTC B395A Symptom Bytes
08, 72, and 3A, refer to Bulletin #19-NA-076. Reprogramming
the VPM software may reduce sensitivity of DTC B101D setting.
If it’s difficult to determine the causal component, unplug all the
cameras at the VPM and activate each camera input individually
to check for the correct image.
Surround Vision components include:

In other cases, many of these Rear View Camera conditions can • K157 Video Processing Control Module
be verified by using the K157 Video Processing Module (VPM) • A11 Radio
Fail counters in GDS2 and cross-referencing the stored DTCs with • B87 Rearview Camera
the trouble-shooting table provided in #PIT5921. The table lists
• B87CA Rearview Driver Information Camera- Cargo Area (RPO
the module, related DTCs and the items to check in the VPM or
UVN)
vehicle cameras for connection issues.
• B225L Side View Camera – Left
Critical Fail counters in the VPM module to look at are:
• B225R Side View Camera – Right
• Camera Communication Fail Counter
• B174G Front View Camera – Grille
• Video Processing Module Reset Counter
• B174W Front View Camera – Windshield
• Camera Open Circuit Counter
• Trailer Rearview Camera (optional; requires customer
TIP: The VPM Fail counters are not currently available on vehicles installation)
built with the VIP architecture.
• Trailer Interior Camera (optional; requires customer installation)
In most cases, the VPM or radio should not be replaced if DTC
For additional information on Surround Vision System conditions,
B101E or B101D is set. Instead, check for coaxial cable and
refer to #PIT5921.
connector conditions as well as a corrupted SD card.
Thanks to Dan Deline
Before testing any coaxial cable connections, inspect the cable’s
exterior for any pinches, cuts, damage or loose connections, all
of which may cause connection issues.

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DEF Tank Heater and Wiring
Harness Updates
Several updates are now available to address Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) tank, or Emission Reduction Fluid tank, conditions on some
full-size trucks and SUVs equipped with the 6.6L Duramax diesel
engine (RPO L5P) or 3.0L Duramax diesel engine (RPO LM2).
A new calibration for the DEF controller is available that will
reduce the possibility that DTCs P20BB and P20C3 will set. Refer
to Bulletin #22-NA-112.
The faulty DEF tank heater may be caused by the tank heating
elements being exposed to DEF and shorting to the pump
ground. Shown is an example of a heater that would set a code
if it was in a tank and exposed to DEF. GM now has a different
supplier making the heater mats for both production and service
DEF tanks.

To determine if there is a short to ground, measure resistance at

the Emission Reductant Fluid Supply Pump Module, which would
indicate that the heater has been exposed to DEF. The reductant
control module is mounted outside the tank.

TIP: Be sure that the DEF tank is at least half full of DEF before
performing the resistance measurement.

DEF tank

DEF TANK HEATER

The DEF tank heater may be faulty on some 2020-2021
Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500HD/3500HD, Sierra 1500, Sierra
2500HD/3500HD; and 2021 Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon and
Escalade models equipped with the 6.6L Duramax diesel engine
or 3.0L Duramax diesel engine. If the DEF tank heater is not
operating properly, there may be a Service Emission System/
Service Exhaust
Fluid System
message on the Measure resistance at the Emission Reductant Fluid
Driver Information Supply Pump Module.
Center along with
an illuminated With the Emission Reduction Fluid Tank wiring harness
Check Engine disconnected, measure resistance from pin 9 to pin 14 using a
MIL. DTCs P20BB Digital Multimeter and probe adapter J-35616-17 Light Green.
(Reductant Heater 1 Next, measure resistance from pin 10 to pin 14.
Control Circuit Low
Voltage) and P20C3 If either resistance reading is less than 10M ohm, the heater is
(Reductant Heater 3 faulty and the DEF tank should be replaced. If both resistance
Control Circuit Low readings are greater than 10M ohm, continue with diagnostics
Voltage Test Status) according to the appropriate Service Information.
also may be set in For more information, refer to Bulletin #21-NA-002.
the Engine Control
Heater trace exposed to DEF fluid.
Module (ECM).

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 1. Pin 9
2. Pin 10 DEF tank wiring harness
3. Pin 14

be empty. On the second-design DEF tank harness, pin location

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND 12 has a wire in the connector.

WIRING HARNESS The connectors on 2020 through early build 2022 models were
originally built with cavities 6, 12 and 13 unoccupied. On late
If one or more of the following DTCs – P20C1, P21DD, P221C,
build 2022 models, terminal 10 was moved to cavity 12 and
P10D9, P10F3, P143C, P20B9, and/or P221E – are set in the
terminal 11 was moved to cavity 6. All DEF tanks, including
ECM on 2020-2021 Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500HD/3500HD,
tanks for servicing 2020 through early build 2022 models, are
Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500HD/3500HD; and 2021 Tahoe, Suburban,
configured this same way. If replacing the DEF tank on an early
Yukon and Escalade models equipped with the 6.6L Duramax
build model, the service DEF tank will come with the correct
diesel engine or 3.0L Duramax diesel engine, check for damage
harness installed.
to the electrical connector at the DEF pump assembly and the DEF
tank harness. For complete wiring pinout charts for the first-design harness and
second-design harness, refer to #PIP5838B.

Damaged electrical connector

If there is a poor connection condition, reprogram the DEF

controller with the updated calibration that is available, which
will lower the amperage to the DEF tank heater. Repair or replace
the electrical connector as needed.

For more information, refer to Bulletin #21-NA-006. Check for a wire in pin 12.

On some 2020-2022 Silverado 2500HD/3500HD and Sierra

2500HD/3500HD trucks equipped with the 6.6L Duramax diesel
engine, DTCs P20B9 (Reductant Heater 1 Control Circuit) and
P20C1 (Reductant Heater 3 Control Circuit) may set after the DEF
tank is replaced. These DTCs may be caused by a wiring change
to the service DEF tanks.
Prior to ordering any parts, check the 16-pin wiring harness
connector to verify which wiring harness is installed on the
vehicle. On the first-design DEF tank harness (A38 Reductant
Pump/Sender Assembly 16-way connector), pin location 12 will
Also refer to the charts in the #PIP5838B, or use the 2022 late
build schematics and connector end views in the appropriate
Service Information, when performing diagnostics on an early
build model with an updated DEF tank installed.
Early build harnesses also are still available to service a damaged
harness on vehicles with the original DEF tank. Verify the correct
wiring harness on the vehicle before ordering any parts.
Thanks to Larry Yaw

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MDI Manager Software Update
Splits MDI 1 and MDI 2 into Separate
Applications
The Multiple Diagnostic Interface 1 & 2 (MDI/MDI 2) are designed
to connect a vehicle to a host PC computer application for data
transfer and Electronic Control Unit (ECU) reprogramming. The
MDI 1 and MDI 2 are configured to communicate with the host
computer using the MDI Manager PC application software.
longer be possible to view both the MDI 1 and the MDI 2 in the
available devices when connecting a device in Techline Connect
(TLC). “Change Device” must be selected when the Device
Explorer pops up in order to switch between the MDI 1 and
MDI 2.

LAST SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR

MDI
After the
update, the
MDI 1 will
continue to
function as
usual. However,
MDI 1 and MDI 2 this will be the
last software
update for
A software update was recently released —as part of a staggered the MDI 1.
rollout beginning on June 15, 2022 — for the MDI Manager. Future updates Select “Change Device” when the Device
With the update, the MDI Manager will be split into separate to the MDI Explorer pops up in order to switch
applications: one for the MDI 1 and a second one for the MDI 2. 2 firmware/ between the MDI 1 and MDI 2.
These applications will be installed during the update along with software will
a new launcher. not require an update the MDI 1.
After the update,
there will continue
MEDIUM-DUTY DEALERS FIRST
to be one MDI Medium-duty dealerships will receive the update first with
Manager shortcut on additional dealerships being added in the July/August timeframe.
the desktop for both
The update will also include MDI 2 support for the J1939 protocol
MDI’s. However,
that is required on select Low Cab Forward Medium Duty
when launching the
vehicles.
new MDI Manager
(without an MDI When the update becomes available to your dealership, the
connected via USB), MDI Manager update will begin when logging in to Techline
users will need to Connect. As a user, full administrative rights are needed to install
select the MDI 1 the update. If encountering issues with the MDI Manager not
or the MDI 2 in Select the MDI 1 or the MDI 2 in installing or functioning properly, right click on the TLC icon on
order to launch order to launch the appropriate the desktop and select “Run as administrator.”
manager.
the appropriate
For assistance with the update, contact the Techline Customer
manager.
Support Center (TCSC) at 1-800-828-6860.
NEW MDI MANAGER LAUNCHER Thanks to Chris Henley
The update will also impact the J2534 Device Explorer in the
Service Applications (Techline Connect, GDS2, etc.). It will no

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DPF Regeneration Odors
The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
on the 3.0L Duramax diesel engine
(RPO LM2) and 6.6L Duramax
diesel engine (RPO L5P) available
on 2019-2022 Silverado 1500,
Sierra 1500; 2020-2022 Silverado
2500/3500, Sierra 2500/3500 2021-
2022 Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon and
Escalade models captures diesel
exhaust gas particulates. Over time,
the DPF must be cleaned through a
regeneration event that burns off the
collected soot during normal vehicle
operation.

During DPF regeneration, exhaust

temperatures may exceed 1,184°F
(640°C) due to the rapid catalytic
combustion. Due to the high High exhaust temperatures created by regeneration events
exhaust temperatures created by may cause an observable odor.
regeneration events, there may be an
odor observed outside the vehicle or
inside the passenger cabin. TIP: On new vehicles with low mileage, there also may be a
distinct odor underhood during the initial regenerations of the
Some intermittent odors may be described as a strong rubber
DPF. The odor may be caused by trace amounts of solvents on the
smell, which may be caused by the exhaust heating the frame
DPF from the manufacturing process and will dissipate over the
wax to temperatures conducive to odor emission (approximately
first 1,000 miles (1,600 km).
170–200°F, or 76–93°C)., The strong rubber smell will be present
only under the right conditions. Do not replace the exhaust or Refer to Bulletin #22-NA-110 for more information.
any components for this normal condition.
Thanks to Hassan Abdallah

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