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Service 4WD Light On, 4WD Inoperative, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) C0300 and/or C0305 Set (Reprogram Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM))

Subject:Service 4WD Light On, 4WD Inoperative, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) C0300 and/or C0305 Set (Reprogram Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM))

Models:2003 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, TrailBlazer
2003 GMC Envoy, Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL
2003 Oldsmobile Bravada
with 4WD (RPOs NP4, NP8)



Condition

Some customers may comment that the Service 4WD light is on and/or the 4WD is inoperative.

Cause

Condition may be caused by a TCCM calibration issue.

Correction

Follow the service procedure below for diagnosis and repair of this condition.

  1. With a scan tool, select the TCCM DTCs.
  2. •  If TCCM DTCs C0300 or C0305 are present in the TCCM, continue with TCCM reprogramming in Step 2.
    • If TCCM DTC C0374 is present with any of the above codes, disregard and clear the DTC and continue with TCCM reprogramming in step 2.
    • If TCCM DTC C0374 is present alone with none of the above listed codes, additional diagnosis is required. Refer to Service Information (SI) for proper diagnosis of the applicable vehicle.
    • If TCCM DTC C0550 is present, refer to DTC C0550 in SI for proper diagnosis of the applicable vehicle.
  3. Clear all DTCs and reprogram the TCCM with TIS version 3.5 or newer released to the dealers on 3-22-03. Refer to Transfer Case Control Module Reprogramming (SI Document ID #727487).

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

N8521

Module, Transfer Case Control - Reprogram

0.4 hr

Add:

Diagnosis

0.0-0.3 hr