Bulletin No.

: 15-NA-087
Service Bulletin Date: October, 2022

TECHNICAL
Subject: Stop/Start System Inhibited with Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Illuminated - DTC
P16DC, P15FF, P305D, P305E, U01B0, U0284, U0285, U1345, U135A, U135E, U1501,
U1510, U1511 Set

Model Year: VIN:

Brand: Model: Engine: Transmission:
from to from to
Enclave 2018 2023
Encore 2016 2022
Envision 2016 2022
Buick
LaCrosse 2017 2019
Velite 6 2020 2023
Velite 7 2021 2022
ATS 2017 2019
CT6 2016 2023
CTS 2019 2019
Cadillac
XT4 2019
XT5 2017 2023
XT6 2020
Bolt EV 2021
2023
Bolt EUV 2022
Cruze
2016 2019
(Gen II - VIN B) — — All All
Equinox 2018 2022
Malibu 2017 2022
Chevrolet
Silverado 1500
2019 2019
(New Model)
Silverado 1500 2020 2021
Silverado 1500 - LTD
(RPO J21, VIN Digit 2022 2022
5 = W/Y)
Traverse 2018 2023
Acadia 2017 2023
Sierra 1500
2019 2019
(New Model)
Sierra 1500 2020 2021
GMC
Sierra 1500 - Limited
(RPO J21, VIN Digit 2022 2022
5 = 8/9)
Terrain 2018 2023

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North America, Europe, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Russia, Middle East, Israel, Palestine,
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Japan, Cadillac
Involved Region or Country
Korea (South Korea), GM Korea Company, China, Thailand, Australia/New Zealand,
Egypt, Other (Africa)
Additional Options (RPOs) Equipped with Engine Control-Stop/Start System (RPO KL9)
Some customers may comment on any of the following conditions:
• The Stop/Start system is inoperative.
Condition
• A “Stop/Start System Disabled” Message appears on the DIC.
• The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated.
The technician may observe on a scan tool one or more of the following DTCs set:
• P15FF: Battery Monitor Sensor Signal Message Counter Incorrect
• P16DC: Battery Sensor Monitor Timer Performance (DTC P16DC disables the Stop/
Start System)
• P305D: DC/DC Converter Crank Control Circuit High Voltage
• P305E: DC/DC Converter Crank Control Circuit Low Voltage
• U01B0: Lost Communication with Battery Monitor Module
• U0284: Lost Communication with Active Grille Air Shutter 1 Motor Module
• U0285: Lost Communication with Active Grille Air Shutter 2 Motor Module
• U1345: Engine Control Module LIN Bus 1
Cause
• U135A: Lost Communication with Shift to Park Range Actuator
• U135E: Lost Communication with Transmission Control Module on Engine Control
Module LIN Bus 1
• U1501: LIN Bus
• U1510: K20 Engine Control Module Lost Communication with M96 Active Grille Air
Shutter Actuator / M60A Active Grille Air Shutter 1 Motor Module on LIN Bus (There
are 7 other modules on the BUS that may set this DTC)
• U1511: K20 Engine Control Module Lost Communication with M60B Active Grille Air
Shutter 2 Motor Module on LIN Bus (There are 3 other modules on the BUS that may
set this DTC)
Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections on the LIN Bus may also be a Cause.
Correction Read the Information section and perform the Service Procedure.

Important: Service agents must comply with all Reference Stop/Start Disable, Inhibit, and Restart
International, Federal, State, Provincial, and/or Reasons in Service Information to see all the
Local laws applicable to the activities it performs parameters and reasons why stop/start does not
under this bulletin, including but not limited to enable.
handling, deploying, preparing, classifying, Note: Not all parameters may be available in all
packaging, marking, labeling, and shipping vehicles.
dangerous goods. In the event of a conflict between
the procedures set forth in this bulletin and the Battery Sensor Module
laws that apply to your dealership, you must follow
those applicable laws. The B110 Battery Sensor Module also known as the
intelligent battery sensor (IBS) is an ECM LIN sensor
2016 Cadillac CT6 Reference Investigate Vehicle that tells the vehicle important 12V information such as
History state of charge (SOC), voltage, current charge, drain,
If a 2016 Cadillac CT6 is encountered with this etc. There are critical 12V features that depend on the
Condition, reference Investigate Vehicle History (IVH) sensor:
and verify that #43880-02: Service Update - Battery • Battery Maintenance report
Monitor Module Timer has been performed before • Start/Stop System
proceeding.
• Over the Air (OTA) updates
Information • Future features
Auto Stop Criteria
The Engine Control module (ECM) will send an
Autostop state message to the body control module
(BCM) and shut down the engine and restart the
vehicle when all the criteria is met. The BCM will
transmit the Autostop state message to the instrument
cluster.
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Diagnostic Aids 3. Diagnose the DTCs in the order that is defined in

the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle.
• Unplugging Battery Sensor connector or removing
it from the negative battery post will reset the learn 4. Did you find and correct the Condition?
status. ⇒ If you found and corrected the Condition, then
• An excessive battery draw higher than ~100 mA perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification.
will prevent the B110 Battery Monitor Module learn Refer to Diagnostic Repair Verification in SI.
from completing successfully in 4 Hrs. ⇒ If you did not find and correct the Condition, Go
• If the SOC is 65% or below, the Stop/Start will be to Step 5.
disabled. 5. Perform the following:
Preventing Sensor Reset Note: You must use regionally required battery test
equipment for warranty repairs.
– Perform the Battery Inspection/Test procedure.
– Inspect for water intrusion at the Active Grille
Shutter Actuator in-line connector if equipped.
– Verify that the connectors/connections are clean
and secure for the Local Interconnect Network
(LIN) circuit between the Battery Monitor Module,
the Active Grille Shutter Actuators (if equipped),
the Engine Control Module, the Default to Park
Actuator and the Transmission Control Module.
During the inspection, verify that any unused
connector terminals/cavities have seals as
needed. Refer to Testing for Intermittent
Conditions and Poor Connections in SI.
⇒ If you found and corrected the Condition, then
perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification.
Refer to Diagnostic Repair Verification in SI.
⇒ If you did not find and correct the Condition, Go
to Step 6.
6. Replace the Battery Monitor Module. Refer to
6164935
Battery Monitor Module Replacement (KL9) in SI.
Unless the 12V battery or the sensor is being replaced, 7. Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification. Refer
the IBS should stay attached to the negative stud with to Diagnostic Repair Verification in SI.
its connector attached at all times.
• OK to disconnect at Green circled point or any
Parts Information
point further downstream towards chassis
ground stud. Causal Description Part Qty
Part Number
• DO NOT disconnect IBS from the negative battery
post or the connector. X Battery Sensor Refer 1
Module to EPC
Service Procedure
Important: Depending on the Model Year, the Warranty Information
vehicle and the information that the Service For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Personnel is referencing, the Battery Monitor
Module is also identified as the Battery Sensor
Labor Description Labor Time
Module and the Battery Monitor Sensor in Service Operation
Information, the EPC and the Global Labor Time
Guide. 4040070 Battery Monitor Module Use
Replacement Published
1. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle. Labor
Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in SI. Operation
2. Are any of the listed Diagnostic Trouble Codes Time
(DTCs) Set?
⇒ If one or more of the listed DTCs are Set, Go to
Step 3.
⇒ If none of the listed DTCs are Set, refer to
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle.
Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List -
Vehicle in SI.
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Version Information
Version 11
Revised February 29, 2016 – Added the 2016 Encore, CT6, Cruze, 2017 XT5 Models and
removed an SI reference from Correction.
Revised March 16, 2016 – Removed the Malibu model.
Revised April 25, 2016 – Removed the Cadillac ATS/CTS models.
Revised February 21, 2017 – Added the 2017 LaCrosse to Model section.
Revised May 23, 2017 – Added DTCs, Updated the Model, Condition, Correction and
Customer Information sections.
Revised August 10, 2018 – Added Battery Sensor Information and updated the Model
Years.
Modified Revised- August 30, 2018 – Changed the Customer Information title to Service
Procedure and updated the Labor Time under Warranty Information.
Revised December 12, 2018 – Added the Holden Equinox model and DTCs P305D and
P305E.
Revised February 13, 2019 – Removed Holden Equinox, added Descriptors to the DTCs,
inserted an Important that states the Battery Monitor Module may also be called the
Battery Sensor Module and the Battery Monitor Sensor and created an updated Service
Procedure.
Revised October 25, 2022 – Added Additional Vehicles to Model List, 2019–2023 Model
Years, Correction information, Important statement under Correction, and Information
section.

Additional SI Keywords: IBS, Intelligent Battery Sensor,

Battery Monitor Module, Battery Sensor

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