2013 Cadillac ATS Technical Service Bulletins

2,402 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Cadillac ATS. 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.

• 10137784Jan 31, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for the dealer technician to gather as much information to help aid Engineers by completely filling out requested reports.
• 10112045Jan 31, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that has no XM audio on certain channels but XM channel info is displayed. Technician will need to contact XM and deactivate and activate the module.
• 10112031Jan 27, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the radio can be turned on after turning the ignition off and opening the driver's door. The radio can then be turned back on after the vehicle's Retained Accessory Power has been canceled by simply pressing the power button on the radio. This is a normal characteristic of the key off operation.
• 10137781Jan 23, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin was created to inform that any accessories that are install from the GM factory will be covered under the standard vehicle warranty and dealer installed accessories will be cover for a full year (12months).
• 10112022Jan 23, 2014Engine, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
• 10112019Jan 23, 2014Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have black smoke on a cold start. A dual-pulse injection strategy is utilized during engine cold start to reduce the time required to bring the catalytic converter up to operating temperature. This split injection strategy lasts for about 60 seconds on cold start. This process may cause the customer to see…
• 10112014Jan 22, 2014Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS and 2014 CTS All Wheel Drive Transfer Case exchange program will be administered by the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact the General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.
• 10112013Jan 22, 2014Equipment. 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.
• 10112007Jan 21, 2014Engine, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on and a misfire. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206, P0261, P0262, P0264, P0265, P0267, P0268, P0270, P0271, P0273, P0274, P0276, P0277, P2146, P2149, P2152, P2155, P216A, and or P216D. Technician will need to…
• 10137780Jan 17, 2014Fuel system, Engine. This informational bulletin was provides information for the technician of cold start ticking noises in the engine compartment and may be caused by the fuel pump and/or the fuel injectors and no repairs are needed for a normal condition.
• 10112000Jan 17, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressively applying the throttle, or after making a hard stop followed by an aggressive throttle.
• 10111997Jan 16, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that a noise or a vibration in the vehicle that seems to be abnormal may not have been there when the vehicle was purchased. Technician should look for Non - General Motors aftermarket accessories installed on the vehicle that can cause these issues.
• 10111996Jan 16, 2014Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a supplement to the Service Information timing procedure for the high feature V-6 engine. Technician will also review the training video on the Common Training Website.
• 10111995Jan 16, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P2097 or P2099. Technician will need to perform an injector balance or Active Fuel Injector Tester prior to going further. Technician will also need to check for a small leak in the exhaust if published Service…
• 10137777Jan 14, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. This Informational bulletin explains the warranty and policy exchange program for electronic devices and products, what can be approved by TAC and where the electronic parts can be returned to.
• 10137776Jan 14, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. This information was created to inform the technician that the 2-3 upshift and the 3-2 downshift clunk is caused by the releasing of the 2-4 band and application of the 3-4 clutch assembly during an upshift. Also during a 3-2 downshift, the releasing of the 3-4 clutch during the application of the 2-4 band, can cause torque reversal down the output shaft creating a clunk. This is a normal condition.
• 10137775Jan 8, 2014Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information of the JOB CARD, for a repair on vehicles and what is acceptable - customer authorization; Service manager approvals and transaction authorization; Details of concern, cause and correction; Labor Time; Technician ID and acoutablity of labor time; Proper documentation and retension of warranty parts; Accurate sublet charges and receipts; Add on…
• 10111980Jan 7, 2014Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have black smoke on a cold start. A dual-pulse injection strategy is utilized during engine cold start to reduce the time required to bring the catalytic converter up to operating temperature. This split injection strategy lasts for about 60 seconds on cold start. This process may cause the customer to see…
• 10137774Jan 3, 2014Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Premium care maintenance eligibility for vehicle services and maintenance in the U.S. and Canada.
• 10137773Jan 2, 2014Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on GM?s policy for comprehensive courtesy transportation to its customers.
• 10137772Jan 2, 2014Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information of the JOB CARD, for a repair on vehicles and what is acceptable - customer authorization; Service manager approvals and transaction authorization; Details of concern, cause and correction; Labor Time; Technician ID and acoutablity of labor time; Proper documentation and retension of warranty parts; Accurate sublet charges and receipts; Add on…
• 10245805Jan 1, 2014Equipment. Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Eligibility for United States and Canadian Vehicles
• 10191032Jan 1, 2014Equipment, Steering. Steering Wheel Radio Controls Erratic Operation Condition/Concern Some customers may comment that when changing radio presets up on the steering wheel controls, then adjusting the volume down/up, then proceeding to change the radio presets up, the next preset actually goes down. This only occurs when making a volume change in between changing radio presets. This may be caused by a software anomaly.
• 10191030Jan 1, 2014Equipment. Water on Front Compartment Floor and/or Musty Odor Condition/Concern Important: On vehicles built before VIN # D0142531, ensure the HVAC After-Blow function has been enabled. See the latest version of PIC5730 for instructions. Some customers may comment that, after running the air conditioner (A/C), water is noticed on the floor or in extreme cases a musty odor may be detected in the vehicle. This could be caused…
• 10191026Jan 1, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Mobile Telephone Microphone Poor Performance Condition/Concern Some customers may comment when using the Bluetooth® phone system in their vehicle, the person on the receiving end of a mobile telephone call states the audio sounds muffled, distorted or has static. The foam patch on the back of the headliner at the microphone mounting area may have come loose. This foam is a sound barrier for the back side of the…
• 10191014Jan 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Shudder Feeling While Driving in 40-80 km/h (25-50 mph) Range Condition/Concern Some customers may comment on a shudder feeling when driving, typically in the 40-80♦km/h (25-50♦mph) range. They may state that the condition feels like an engine misfire or like the car is driving over rumble strips on the road. This condition may be caused by a torque converter clutch (TCC) apply shudder.
• 10190987Jan 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Shudder Feeling While Driving in 40-80 km/h (25-50 mph) Range Condition/Concern Some customers may comment on a shudder feeling when driving, typically in the 40-80♦km/h (25-50♦mph) range. They may state that the condition feels like an engine misfire or like the car is driving over rumble strips on the road. This condition may be caused by a torque converter clutch (TCC) apply shudder.
• 10190978Jan 1, 2014Seats, Equipment. Temperature Information for Driver and Passenger Heated Seat Cushion and Seat Back Some customers may comment that the passenger heated seat cushion does not get as warm as the driver heated seat cushion. They may also comment that the passenger heated seat cushion will take longer to warm up.
• 10190965Jan 1, 2014Engine. 2.0L/2.5L Engine 2013 Exchange Program and 2014 PQC Restriction (GMNA Only) The 2013-2014 2.0L and 2.5L (RPOs LTG and LCV) Engines Exchange Program for the above listed vehicles has ended. However, 2013-2014 2.0L (RPO LTG) Engines P/N 12652707 and 2.5L Engine (RPO LCV) P/N 12655638 (Federal Emissions) and P/N 12652706 (California emission) are still on a PQC part restriction. Dealers are still required to contact…
• 10190944Jan 1, 2014Equipment. Incorrect Gulf of Mexico Map Location Some customers may comment that the location of the Gulf of Mexico is in the incorrect location on the navigation map. This update corrects the Gulf of Mexico map location.
• 10190934Jan 1, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the…
• 10190933Jan 1, 2014Body and structure, Equipment. Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the…
• 10112328Dec 23, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a clock that is slow to update while driving when the clock auto set feature enabled. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10133113Dec 20, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). This preliminary bulletin provides information on Blank Screen After Startup and Reverse, Rearview Camera Message On, Touch Screen Inoperable, Bluetooth® and Navigation Concerns
• 10133103Dec 16, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). This informational bulletin provides directions on submitting different PIRs
• 10133100Dec 13, 2013Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides additional information on dexos oils and its use in GM vehicles.
• 10133099Dec 13, 2013Seats. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on Service Driver Assist Message on DIC After Replacing Memory Seat Module.
• 10133098Dec 13, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a revision of 13-00-89-004D to include updated information.
• 10133097Dec 13, 2013Equipment. This preliminary bulletin explains physical damage to radios and IPCs must be reviewed and validated if covered under GM warranty or not.
• 10070255Dec 13, 2013Exterior lighting, Electrical system. 13196a - service update (us and canada vins added). This bulletin provides a service procedure to reprogram the headlamp control module on certain vehicles equipped with adaptive forward lighting (t4f). During vehicle start-up, a low voltage condition at the headlamp ballast may set a dtc. The dtc may be interpreted as a lamp outage and either the right or left low beam failure message may display in the driver…
• 10060045Dec 13, 2013Exterior lighting, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10112318Dec 12, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a rattle or buzz noise from the rear speakers. Technician will need to use the EL-50334-6 Audio System Diagnostic CD to produce audio tones from tracks 11 and 12. Technician will now gain access to the rear self and locate any loose trim and repair.
• 10133094Dec 11, 2013Equipment. This preliminary bulletin provides information on Radio Favorites Disappear, HD Audio Concerns Favorites Disappear, HD Audio.
• 10112314Dec 11, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 2013 Cadillac ATS All Wheel Drive Transfer Case (4474) Exchange program will be administered by the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer should contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.
• 10133093Dec 10, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information an updated software calibration has been released to address these conditions. Update the radio using the Service Programming System (SPS) with the latest calibrations available on TIS2WEB. Refer to the SPS procedures in SI.
• 10133092Dec 10, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera), Brakes. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to add a lubricate to the edges of the brake pad to correct the customers concern of brake noise on initial brake application.
• 10112312Dec 6, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the USB port going inoperative when using Multi-Media Interface Tester. Currently the Multi-Media Interface Tester and should not be used on vehicles with a base radio for testing USB function.
• 10133087Dec 5, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary bulletin explains the marks in the glass are normal when wearing polarized sunglasses and do not replace any glass for this reason.
• 10133086Dec 4, 2013Fuel system, Other or unknown. This informational bulletin provides information on how to save fuel and proper maintenance without using fuel or oil additives.
• 10246760Dec 1, 2013Equipment. Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles Right or Left Low Beam Failure DIC Message Exlpires with Base Warranty. Equipped with Adaptive Forward Lighting (T4F)

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