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Snow Plow Prep Pkg VYU Notice

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14GMCZ71 Enthusiast

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I received a notice from GMC about the Snow Plow Prep Pkg on my '14 GMC:


Condition/Concern:

Some owners of snow plow equipped Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra models may experience any of the following: IPC cluster/radio/HVAC display blanks out, Bluetooth phone or Pandora connection dropped, the radio station or volume changes when operating the snow plow. If any of these symptoms are experienced, please refer to UI Bulletin #124 for detailed information.


Repair/Recommendation:

Contact your local GM Dealer for an appointment to install PN 84043394 VYU Snow Plow Jumper harness.

Note: Your truck may already have the factory harness included as a loose part [in the glove box]. If not, the jumper harness and installation will be provided [one time] without charge. Installation charges will be waived only if the jumper is installed at your GM dealer. If your truck was delivered with the harness you have the option of having your snow plow dealer install it or you could do it yourself. These installation costs would not be covered by GM.




Anyone familiar with this notice? I don't have a plow on my GMC but will get the harness installed. I think it is in the glovebox.


Just wanted to pass this on.
kevin_nj Enthusiast

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Absolutely no need if you don't have a Plow.

 

Here's the problem.... When the Plow relay is energized there is a drop in voltage so the alternator kicks in to compensate. Then the relay turns off and there is a surge,the BCM detects the surge and shuts down the electronics as a protection.

 

The harness GM is providing stops this, but it has to tie into the wiring for the Plow, so it is useless if no Plow.

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Got it. Thanks. I may have it installed anyway in the event I or some distant future owner wants to plow with my GMC.

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robpic New Member

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Ny dealer is saying my truck has to be under base warranty(3 yeay/36000) to replace this wiring harness!!! is anyone else having this issue??

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