NHTSA Service Bulletin 11004840: 2021 Jeep Gladiator
Official manufacturer communication context for 2021 Jeep Gladiator, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
"Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates **Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P2463 - Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1. (EE Market Only)** P016F - Closed Loop Fuel Pressure Control At Limit - Pressure Too Low. P025C - Fuel Pump Module Control Circuit Low. P0300-00 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire. P0301-00 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. P0302-00 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. P0303-00 - Cylinder 3 Misfire. P0304-00 - Cylinder 4 Misfire. P0305-00 - Cylinder 5 Misfire. P0403-00 - EGR Control Circuit Open (Disabled Fault). P208B - Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance. P04DB - Crankcase Ventilation System Disconnected. P040F - EGR Temperature Sensor A-B Correlation. P225D - Nox Sensor 1/1 Performance - Signal Stuck Low. P0088 - Fuel Rail Pressure Too High. P0404 - EGR A Control Circuit Range/Performance. P20C6 - Reductant Heater 4 Control Circuit Performance. P0524 - Low oil pressure (during start up in cold ambient temps). P249C-00 - Excessive Time To Enter Closed Loop Reductant Injection Control. P02E8-00 - Diesel Intake Air Flow Position Sensor Circuit Low. P20FB-00 - Reductant Pump 2 Control Performance. P065A-00 - Generator System Performance. Customers may experience one or more of the following: Slow acceleration. Reduced vehicle speed & torque in high and 4 low. Poor cold idle stability. Poor idle quality with AC on. Excessive engine speed oscillations at tachometer red-line. Following a long key-on situation, poor cold start and idle stability. Cold hard start/extended crank. Block heater not providing a proper cold start and stable idle. High idle speeds at altitude when remote start is active. The cruise control and speed limited set speed doesnt match the speedometer. It could be up to 2.5 kph (1.5 mph) difference. Other Software enhancements: Low speed engine idle improvements. Improved engine restart performance and torque response during low fuel level and/or hot ambient conditions. Corrects instances of vehicles restarting once SRC Inducement is active, and the mileage countdown has expired. Reduce engine delay during cold start garage shifts. Improve idle stability, Improvement of cold start and combustion stability after start during cold ambient temperatures. Eliminate turbocharger surge on tip-out. Eliminate idle oscillation in park and drive. Speedometer accuracy improvement(s). Cruise control updates. Battery durability improvements in hot ambient temperatures. This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software."
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
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 11004840?
"Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates **Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P2463 - Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1. (EE Market Only)** P016F - Closed Loop Fuel Pressure Control At Limit - Pressure Too Low. P025C - Fuel Pump Module Control Circuit.
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.
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