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NHTSA Service Bulletin 10214602: 2020 Jeep Gladiator

Official manufacturer communication context for 2020 Jeep Gladiator, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

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Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more ofthe following DTCs: P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire. If DTC P0300 is present either alone or along with other DTCs listed within thisbulletin the right intake camshaft MUST be replaced along with this software update (only if DTC P0300 is present). Refer to the detailedservice procedures available in DealerConnect>Service Library under: Service Info>09 - Engine, 3.6L / Cylinder Head / Camshaft, Engine / Removal and Installation>Right.If just the software flash was done without the right intake camshaft being replacedthe DTC P0300 may reoccur. If DTC P0300 is not present but other DTCs on this list below are present, performjust the software update. P0441 - EVAP Purge System Performance. P258B - Electronic Vacuum Pump Performance. C1252-92 - Vacuum Pump Control Circuit - Performance Or Incorrect Operation. P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak.If DTC P0456 is present use the wiTECH Small Leak Verification test (SLVT) to determine if a leak is present in the system. P1404 - EGR Close Position Performance. P1206 - Fuel Pump Control Module Open Circuit To Fuel Pump. Upon diagnosing the vehicle the technician may find DTC P1206 set before flashing the vehicle, the correct DTC will nowbe P025A - Fuel Pump Module Control Circuit Open after the software update.In addition the customer may notice one or more of the following: Pinging/detonation sound from the engine after warm up at 1000-1500 RPM at low speed. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) light illuminates. The customer may notice an ability to shift into 1st gear at an unsafespeed(MTX Only). Cluster displays "Autopark Engaged" even when autopark is no longer active.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

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JeepGladiator2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10214602?

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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