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Tool Room Organization
Are you searching for tools instead of
working on vehicles? Need an easy way
to keep the dealership’s essential tools
organized?
Without an organized essential tool
system, a technician can spend an aver-
age of 60 minutes a week looking for the
right tools for a repair, which equates to a
$60,000 loss per year in billable income.
GM offers several ways for dealer-
ships to get organized. The GM-autho-
rized Essential Tool Storage System
(554-GMEST-HV4-2012) makes it possi-
ble to never misplace a tool again instead
of spending valuable time digging through
piles of tools. Plus, the GM Special Tools
Organization website managed by Bosch
provides a convenient way to inventory
all essential tools as well as check the es-
sential tools that have been released each
model year and their applications. The
website is available to all GM dealerships
at no additional cost as part of their deal-
ership service agreement.
GM 4-Cabinet Essential
Tool Storage System
(554-GMEST-HV4-2012)
The Essential Tool Storage System
includes:
• A four-cabinet system with 50 drawers
and 2 bulk overhead cabinets
• A small footprint — the system mea-
sures 120”w x 28”d x 94”h
• Individual drawer layout sheets show
tool location and part/tool number
• Storage for 909 required tools (872 in
drawers and 37 in overhead cabinets)
• An organized system that places each
essential tool in a specific location
based on its dimensions in order to
maximize cabinet storage space and
minimize the footprint on the shop floor.
In addition to the storage system, several
other organization systems are available.
Each is designed to help dealerships find
the best way to organize and utilize the
essential tools that are critical to properly
making repairs.
For additional information about the
GM-authorized Essential Tool Stor-
age System and other storage systems,
visit www.gmdesolutions.com or call
1-800-GM-TOOLS. In Canada, contact
Dealer Equipment Services (DES)
Canada at 1-866-868-3372 or visit
www.des-canada.ca.
Tool Organization Website
The GM Special Tools Organization
website managed by Bosch can help
dealerships manage their essential tool in-
ventory, regardless of the type of storage
system used in the individual dealership.
The website provides quick access to a
variety of special tool information:
• All monthly essential tool shipment
notices are posted by year/month
• An electronic catalog lists all GM
essential service tools
• Essential service tool lists, organized by
franchise, are updated monthly
• Detailed reports of all essential tools,
including tool numbers, applications,
tool descriptions, illustrations, and price
available in printable reports
The GM Special Tools Organization web-
site is accessed via the link provided in
GlobalConnect Service Workbench. On
the home page for GM Special Service
Tools, click the GM Tool Organization link
on the left side of the page to log in to the
website. (In Canada, go to GlobalConnect
Service Library > Tools, Processes and
Equipment.)
Thanks to Kent Woiak.
DTC P0300 Setting after Engine Repairs
DTC P0300 (Engine Misfire Detected)
may set after performing engine repairs
on the following vehicles equipped with a
V8 engine:
• 2004-2007 Rainier
• 2008-2009 LaCrosse, Allure
(Canada Only)
• 2006-2013 CTS-V
• 2002-2013 Escalade
• 2010-2013 Camaro
• 2011-2013 Caprice PPV
• 2002-2013 Avalanche
• 1999-2013 Express, Silverado,
Suburban, Tahoe, Savana, Sierra,
Yukon
• 2002-2014 Silverado HD, Sierra HD
• 2009-2013 Colorado, Canyon
• 2003-2009 Trailblazer, Envoy
• 2006-2009 Impala SS
• 2006-2007 Monte Carlo SS
• 2003-2006 SSR
• 2005-2013 Corvette
• 2003-2010 Hummer H2
• 2008-2010 Hummer H3
• 2008-2010 G8
• 2005-2006 GTO
• 2005-2008 Grand Prix GXP
• 2005-2009 Saab 97X
It is possible to have the fuel injector
electrical connectors crossed for cylin-
ders 5-7 and 6-8, which may cause an
engine misfire. The engine misfire may
not be detected and may happen during
deceleration.
If crossed injector connectors may be a
possible cause, follow the appropriate
Service Information to validate the injector
connector routing. If necessary, correct
the injector connector routing and evalu-
ate for proper operation.
Thanks to Richard Renshaw
4-Cabinet Essential
Tool Storage System
The website provides monthly
tool lists and information.
