| Subject: | Articulating Running Boards (Assist Steps) Inoperative (Reprogram Assist Step Controller) | 
| Models: | 2007 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT | 
| 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe | 
| 2007 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali | 
| Built Between November 15, 2006 and January 16, 2007 | 
| (with Assist Step Controller P/N 25822021) | 
Some customers may comment that the power running boards/assist steps on the vehicle operate intermittently at times or are inoperative. The running boards may stop in mid-travel and remain there until the next key cycle. DTCs B051C22 or B051D22 may or may not have set .
This condition may be caused by the software in the running board/assist step controller.
Important: Do not reprogram assist step controller P/Ns 25782667 and 25852622. These modules will not exhibit the condition.
Reprogram the running board/assist step controller, P/N 25822021, with the new calibration.
Important: Use the Pass-Thru method for programming this controller.
Reprogram the Assist Step Controller. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) in SI for programming information, if required.
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation  | Description  | Labor Time  | 
|---|---|---|
R9731*  | Reprogram - Articulating Running Board Controller  | 0.4 hr  | 
Add  | Diagnostic Time  | 0.0-0.3 hr  | 
*This labor operation is for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.  | ||