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2014 - 2019 Corvette: Service Bulletin: #15-06-01-002K: Engine Misfire/Tick Noise, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P0300 Set - (Dec 17, 2020)

#15-06-01-002K: Engine Misfire/Tick Noise, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P0300 Set - (Dec 17, 2020)

Subject Engine Misfire/Tick Noise, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P0300 Set
Models 2015-2019 Cadillac Escalade
2016 - 2019 Cadillac CTS-V
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2014 - 2019 Chevrolet Corvette
2015-2018 Chevrolet Silverado
2015-2019 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe
2016-2019 Chevrolet Camaro
2019 Chevrolet Silverado LD
2014 GMC Sierra 1500
2015-2018 GMC Sierra
2015-2019 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL
2019 GMC Sierra Limited
Equipped with 5.3L Engine (RPOs L83, L8B) or 6.2L Engine (RPOs L86, LT1, LT4)
Attention This bulletin also applies to any of the above models from North America, Europe, Uzbekistan, Russia, Middle East, Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, Japan, Cadillac Korea (South Korea), GM Korea Company, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Egypt, Other Africa, South Africa

This bulletin has been revised to update the Parts Information section. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 15-06-01-002J.


Condition

Some customers may comment on a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and/or an engine misfire/tick noise.

Technicians may find DTC P0300 set or in history.

Cause

This may be caused by one of the following conditions:

  • Active fuel management (AFM) lifter that is mechanically collapsed and/or stuck all of the time.
  • Internal locking pin damage in the lifter, due to oil aeration.
  • Lifter that has collapsed and is stuck in the lifter bore.
  • The engine may have a bent push rod.

Correction

Note: Inspect the camshaft for damage while the lifters are removed from the engine. If damage is found, replace the camshaft per SI.

If SI diagnosis does not isolate the cause of this concern, technicians should inspect for valve operation.

If the valve(s) are not moving, replace the valve lifter oil manifold and affected bank of AFM lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Replacement and Valve Lifter Replacement in SI.

If the lifter has spun the bore, the guides should also be replaced.

Recommendation/Instructions

There are two approved processes for removing the lifter when stuck in the bore. 

2014 - 2019 Corvette: Service Bulletin: #15-06-01-002K: Engine Misfire/Tick Noise, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P0300 Set - (Dec 17, 2020)

    1. Use vice grips with a slide hammer.
      2014 - 2019 Corvette: Service Bulletin: #15-06-01-002K: Engine Misfire/Tick Noise, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P0300 Set - (Dec 17, 2020)

Note: Be sure NOT to pry on the sealing surface of the block, as shown in the illustration above.

  1. Use vice grips with a small pry bar.

Typically, one of the above approved processes will remove the lifter that is stuck in the bore. If not, the engine will need to be replaced.

With the lifter removed, be sure to inspect the bore for any damage. Typically, the lifter bores will look good with no indication of damage.

Parts Information

Note: Only select the parts the coincide with the repair performed.

Causal Part

Part Number

Description

Qty

N/A

12699740

MANIFOLD ASM-VLV LFTR OIL (SERV KIT) (L83, L86 or LT1)

1

N/A

12699793

MANIFOLD ASM-VLV LFTR OIL (SERV KIT) (LT4)

1

N/A

12659260

GASKET-CYL HD (6.2L)

1

N/A

12622325

GASKET-CYL HD (5.3L)

1

N/A

11546959

RIGHT SIDE CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS

10

N/A

11611976

LEFT SIDE CYLINDER HEAD BOLT

1

N/A

11546959

LEFT SIDE CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS

9

N/A

12657093

GASKET-EXH MANIF

1

N/A

12626354

GASKET-INT MANIF

8

N/A

Refer to EPC

SEAL, EXH SYS

1

N/A

12619787

GASKET-VLV RKR ARM CVR

1

N/A

12623308

GASKET-F/PMP BRKT

1

N/A

12668553

SEAL KIT-F/INJR (O RING)

2

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