2016 Buick Cascada Technical Service Bulletins

985 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Buick Cascada. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10154629Jan 18, 2019Electrical system. This warranty admin bulletin explains to the technician additional information may be needed when submitting transactions when doing wiring repairs.
• 10155010Dec 21, 2018Equipment. This warranty bulletin provides labor operation numbers for customer concerns Not duplicated (CCND).
• 10154606Dec 17, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the Media Oriented Systems Transport Bus Diagnostic Tool Kit (EL-51578) has been released to help diagnose any of the Media Oriented Systems Transport bus concerns. The kit contains header connectors that are installed to bypass Media Oriented Systems Transport bus modules. The bypass connector also contains a terminal for…
• 10154605Dec 17, 2018Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10154604Dec 17, 2018Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency…
• 10154975Dec 14, 2018Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
• 10155014Dec 13, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Dealer Case Management (DCM) and Being Prepared for Contacting U.S. Technical Assistance (TAC).
• 10155009Dec 13, 2018Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
• 10154566Dec 6, 2018Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.
• 10155011Dec 5, 2018Electrical system. This bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims for module reprogramming and not when replacing a module.
• 10155008Dec 5, 2018Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on The tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• 10154552Dec 3, 2018Engine cooling. This preliminary information document communicates a tip on the way to diagnose possible induction or exhaust air leaks using the evaporative emission cart smoke machine and ultrasonic leak detector tools.
• 10151869Nov 21, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.
• 10155101Nov 5, 2018Equipment. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formally known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
• 10147401Oct 23, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates
• 10147367Oct 10, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
• 10147348Oct 3, 2018Fuel system. This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel pressure situation.
• 10144476Aug 28, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 10144451Aug 8, 2018Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, An out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure.
• 10143758Jul 9, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to tell the difference between the integrated center stack, the radio, the human machine interface, and the vehicle communication interface module. There are pictures of all the individual modules for identification purposes.
• 10143752Jul 3, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
• 10143449Jun 20, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
• 10143443Jun 14, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.
• 10143429Jun 11, 2018Electrical system, Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with steps on how to program an Engine Control Module when getting a Service Programming System error code E4491 or E4423. In some cases Techline Customer Support Center may need to be contacted to resolve the issue.
• 10141371May 23, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Apple USB cable.
• 10141364May 18, 2018Equipment, Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer an issue where the vehicle's engine may crank over unprompted and not start afterward. This is the result of hooking up the Active Fuel Injector Tool incorrectly on vehicles equipped with a direct fuel injection system. This Preliminary information instructs the dealer ofa repair kit they received that will prevent this issue when installed correctly.
• 10141360May 17, 2018Equipment, Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be…
• 10137599Apr 27, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Audio Volume Stuck High or Low with No DTCs and that this is a normal characteristic.
• 10137559Apr 25, 2018Equipment. This bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries.
• 10137556Apr 20, 2018Electrical system. This informational bulletin explains to the dealer how to cover a possible customers mistake when a fuse has been blown.
• 10137589Apr 19, 2018Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
• 10137562Apr 13, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This PI bulletin provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and they are normal characteristic.
• 10137558Apr 9, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
• 10137554Apr 9, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
• 10137560Apr 6, 2018Body and structure. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
• 10137537Apr 4, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formally known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
• 10137557Apr 3, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on policies regarding a Product Assistance Claim (PAC) within the Courtesy Transportation Assistance Program.
• 10137383Mar 28, 2018Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
• 10137386Mar 27, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides information on Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the transport mode message on and off.
• 10137381Mar 26, 2018Tires. This bulletin contains information for the new tires that the vehicle is equipped with and that they are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the New Vehicle Warranty (in Canada, the Base Warranty Coverage). For vehicles within this warranty period, defective tires will be replaced on a pro rata adjustment basis according to the published distance-based schedule.
• 10137380Mar 16, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on properly eliminating unwanted odors in vehicles.
• 10137385Mar 9, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin was created to inform that any accessories that are installed from the GM factory will be covered under the standard vehicle warranty and dealer installed accessories will be covered for a full year (12 months).
• 10137301Mar 8, 2018Equipment, Engine. This Bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear that require repair and not engine replacement.
• 10137382Mar 7, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the dealership with how to prep a vehicle for delivery to the customer to aid in higher CSi scores.
• 10137297Mar 1, 2018Wheels, Brakes. This informational bulletin provides information for cleaning brake dust off of aluminum or chrome wheels.
• 10137375Feb 28, 2018Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to properly reprogram an onstar module to correct a condition of Red LED, No WiFi Operation, and/or Limited OnStar® Module Functionality After OnStar Module Replacement for Another Condition.
• 10137343Feb 27, 2018Engine. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-06-04-015B (Vehicles Sitting Outside on Dealer Lots for Extended Periods with Hard Start/No Start Condition) to add the 2015-2018 model years.
• 10137283Feb 27, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers required to contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.
• 10129901Feb 27, 2018Steering, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the Media Oriented Systems Transport Bus Diagnostic Tool Kit (EL-51578) has been released to help diagnose any of the Media Oriented Systems Transport bus concerns. The kit contains header connectors that are installed to bypass Media Oriented Systems Transport bus modules. The bypass connector also contains a terminal for…
• 10137344Feb 15, 2018Electrical system, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2 9U.S. and Canada

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