[CruzeDan]

Well I was on SI today trying to diagnose an issue with my remote start when I saw this memo that was issued today. For the record I had my dad do mine and have not had any issues. I am going to leave the current ECM program in my car unless I have any issues in the future. PS I think my remote start issue is being caused by a failing battery, which is only 2 (3 going by car build date) years old with only 15k miles, but that's another post for another day.

GLOBAL SAFETY FIELD INVESTIGATIONSDCS4341URGENT - DISTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY​

Date: February 7, 2017

Subject: 15594 - Emission Recall
NOx Position 1 Sensor Replacement
Recall Suspended Until Further Notice

Models: 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze Equipped with 2.0L Diesel Engine (LUZ)

To: All General Motors Dealers

Emission Recall 15594 Suspended Until Further Notice​

Effective immediately, stop the reprogramming of all vehicles involved in Emission Recall 15594. This field action has been suspended until further notice. GM is suspending this field action to make additional improvements to the remedy Engine Control Module (ECM) calibration. These improvements are required to fully correct the condition described in the recall bulletin.

The updated ECM calibration has been removed from SPS and the previous calibration for the 2014 and 2015 model year Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with the 2.0L diesel engine (RPO LUZ) has been substituted. The previous calibration that will now be available in SPS is Part Number 12662377 in position ID#2.

The status of all vehicles associated with this field action will appear as "closed" on the Investigate Vehicle History screen in the Global Warranty Management (GWM) system as of February 8, 2017.

Owners will be re-contacted and advised to disregard the previous customer communication and not to return their vehicle for repair until a suitable solution is identified.

In addition, customers who have already had Emission Recall 15594 performed will be advised that if they experience a Service Engine Soon light, they may return their vehicle to the dealer to have the previous ECM calibration re-installed as a temporary repair. Dealers should confirm both a P11DC has set with ID#2 currently 12681104. Please submit for the following labor operation when returning vehicles to the original ECM calibration.

Submit a warranty transaction using the table below for this temporary repair. All transactions should be submitted as a ZREG transaction type.

Labor Code	Description	Labor Time
9102983	Temporary Repair - Engine Control Module Reprogramming with SPS to Original Calibration	0.4

While the upcoming customer communication will state not to return vehicles for repair until a suitable solution is identified, if a vehicle is presented that has not been previously repaired but the SES light is on indicating DTC P0133 or O2 sensor fault, follow normal diagnostics and repair in SI, submitting for regular warranty until such time as a revised repair procedure is announced.

END OF MESSAGEGLOBAL SAFETY FIELD INVESTIGATIONS

 

[CruzeDan]

This recall had to do with the functionality of the emissions system. It was not issued because the Cruze was not complying with emissions. It is completely and utterly not even closely related to VW's issues in any way. All cars that had the recall done would have been reprogrammed with the same ECM program if the ECM was reprogrammed as it was supposed to be during the recall. Mine was, and I have had no emissions issues.

 

[CruzeDan]

Reprogramming to the old program is only necessary if the car is exhibiting the CEL mentioned in the document. If you have no issues, it is not necessary to go back.

 

[CruzeDan]

Judging by how GM handles programming of modules, the cars with the program new program will be left alone unless there is an issue. GM never recommends programming modules unless there is an issue or a recall.