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Brakes - DTC C1210 Low Brake Fluid Indicator

File In Section: 5 - Brakes

Bulletin No.: 73-50-24

Date: August, 1997

Subject:
DTC C1210 Set/IPC Message "Low Brake Fluid", Red Brake Light Illuminated (Replace Brake Fluid Level Switch)

Models:
1996-97 Cadillac Concours, DeVille, Eldorado, Seville

Condition

Some of the above listed vehicles may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1210 and have a "Low Brake Fluid" IPC message along with the red
brake light illuminated.

Cause

Condition may be caused by a faulty/intermittent electrical connection within the brake fluid level switch.

Correction

A revised part design to improve internal electrical connections within the switch, P/N 18029762, is now available. All original design parts have been purged from GMSPO stock. Only the new design parts are now available.

Parts Information

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation Labor Time

H2493 Use published labor
operation time.