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#07-06-04-019F: INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED, DTC P2138 Document
WITH REDUCED ENGINE POWER (REPAIR INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP) TO BODY HARNESS CONNECTOR) ID#
(NOV 17, 2017) 4891603

#07-06-04-019F: INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED, DTC P2138


WITH REDUCED ENGINE POWER (REPAIR INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP) TO BODY HARNESS CONNECTOR)
(NOV 17, 2017)

Subject: Intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, DTC P2138 with Reduced
Engine Power (Repair Instrument Panel (IP) to Body Harness Connector)

Models: 2018 and Prior GM Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks

Attention: For 2014 Model Year ATS, refer to the latest version of Product Emission Bulletin
14176 before proceeding with this Bulletin. This Bulletin also applies to any of the
above models that may be Export vehicles.

This Bulletin has been revised to add the 2016-2018 Model Years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin
Number 07-06-04-019E.

Condition

Some customers may comment on an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) being Illuminated
with a message or an indicator that displays Reduced Engine Power.
The technician may observe on a scan tool DTC P2138 – Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1-2
Correlation set as Current or in History.

Cause

This condition may be caused by water intrusion into the instrument panel (IP) to body harness connector, which
carries the APP sensor signals to the ECM/PCM. This water intrusion results in a voltage difference between APP
Sensor 1 and APP Sensor 2 that exceeds a predetermined value for more than a calibrated period of time, setting
P2138.

Correction

Note:Aftermarket equipment can generate DTC P2138 and/or other DTCs.

1. Verify that aftermarket equipment is not electrically connected to any of the APP sensor signal or low
reference circuits or to any other ECM/PCM 5V reference or low reference circuits. Refer to Checking
Aftermarket Accessories in SI.
2. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle.
3. If any 5V reference DTCs are set, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle.
4. If any 5V reference DTCs are not set, proceed to Step 3.
5. Locate the IP to body harness connector, which may be located in and around the left hand kick panel area or
inside the IP. Depending on the vehicle and model year, refer to Wiring Systems or Power and Signal
Distribution in SI.

Note:Some examples of potential water leaks are: A-pillar seals, sunroof drain lines (if equipped) and
windshield/cowl sealing.

6. Inspect for a water leak in the area. If necessary use a water hose to determine the source of the leak. Refer
to General Information > Water Leaks in SI.
X If a water leak is observed, repair as necessary. Verify the effectiveness of the repair.
7. Inspect the IP to body harness connector terminals for corrosion and debris. Refer to Testing for Intermittent
:
Conditions and Poor Connections in SI.
X If any corrosion and/or debris is observed, repair as necessary.
8. After completing the repair, verify the proper operation of the system. Depending on the vehicle and model
year, perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification procedure or refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List -
Vehicle in SI.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the appropriate labor operation for the source of the water leak

Labor Operation Description Labor Time


0560032 Body Joint Resealing
0560052 Plenum Panel Resealing Use Published Labor Operation Time
0560072 Windshield Resealing
Note: Time for removal of necessary components to gain access to the leak and connector repair must be
submitted as Other Labor Hours and have appropriate authorization.

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They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some
vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. WE SUPPORT
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the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See CERTIFICATION
your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the
information.

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