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Power Liftgate Inoperative No PLM DTCs - keywords B0052 gate inop lift module SIR switch wire

Subject:Power Liftgate Inoperative No PLM DTCs

Models:2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV
2007-2008 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe
2007 -2008 GMC Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali XL



This PI was superseded to update model years. Please discard PIT4274.


The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

Some owners may comment on the power liftgate being inoperative. When using the Tech 2 to check for DTCs in the PLM (Power Liftgate Module) none will be found.

Recommendation/Instructions:

If after doing basic diagnostics and the concern can not be found check for DTCs in the SIR. Certain SIR DTCs will make the Power Liftgate inoperative. Correct any SIR concern first before performing any extensive Power Liftgate diagnostics.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.