Stopping Cadillac Escalade harness rubbing

Feb. 18, 2025
This bulletin applies to 2015-2019 Cadillac Escalade vehicles equipped with a 5.3L or 6.2L engine.

This bulletin applies to 2015-2019 Cadillac Escalade vehicles equipped with a 5.3L or 6.2L engine.

Concerns may include the SES and ABS MIL’s on, a service suspension system message, misfire, hesitation, low engine power, erratic transmission shifting, a no-crank, A/C inoperative, a low engine oil level message and/or fuses blown (STRTR fuse 11/104 and/or A/C clutch fuse 35/60).

DTCs may be found including B393B, C0035, C0040, C0575, C0580, P0324, P0326, P0328, P0330, P0333, P0335, P0336, P0340, P0341, C0615, C0620, C0625, C0696, P0010, P0011, P0050, P0135, P0155, P0300, P250A, P0443, P0458, P0532, P0533, P0641, P06DA, P06DB, P06B6, P06B7, P2088, P2089, and/or P2230.

These issues could be caused by the engine harness rubbing on the engine vacuum pump pulley. Inspect the harness. If rubbing is evident, inspect and repair wires as needed.

About the Author

Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of  specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.

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