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.

• 10134680Mar 26, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information accessory power outlet and trailer lighting fuse replacement due to electrical systems that can be affected by devices that are plugged in by the customer.
• 10134678Mar 26, 2013Engine. This preliminary information bulletin provides a information of areas to check to (MIL) from being on.
• 10134676Mar 25, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on powertrain and various electronic/electrical control issues.
• 10134675Mar 25, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers to properly maintain vehicle in inventory.
• 10112935Mar 25, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down, remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle.
• 10134672Mar 22, 2013Seats. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper cleaning products for GM hard or plastic surfaces, seats carpet, vinyl.
• 10134671Mar 22, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Tires. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on aftermarket ALSL or DLC devices causing multiple issues due to suspected tampering.
• 10112934Mar 22, 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.
• 10112930Mar 21, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician being unable to program fobs to the vehicle. Technician will need to ensure the key FOB is a new unit and has not been programmed to another vehicle previously.
• 10114139Mar 20, 2013Electrical system. 12262B - Service Update (clarification of condition). Dealers are to reprogram the seat memory control module. The reprogramming of the seat memory control module will change how the auto memory recall feature recalls the stored memory settings from the RKE transmitters.
• 10112928Mar 20, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a diagnostic tip on the proper installation of the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning module connectors after removal. Technician should connect the connectors in the proper sequence (J1, J3, and J4 can be installed in any order, but J2 (Brown Power Connector) must be last) to avoid motor relearn process.
• 10112927Mar 20, 2013Seats. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that before service update 12262 the memory seats were not linked to the key fobs. Technician should be advised that the updated calibration installed during Service Update Bulletin 12262 will eliminate the "RKE Memory positions" and will now link memory 1 and 2 to the fobs.
• 10060423Mar 20, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10134662Mar 19, 2013Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information of suspected tampering or vehicle modifications for non-GM (Aftermarket) engine and transmission calibrations for V6 and V8 gasoline engines Using Tech 2® or global diagnostic system 2 (GDS 2)
• 10060421Mar 18, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10114136Mar 14, 2013Equipment. 12265A - Service Update (revised warranty information). replace the radio control assembly on certain 2013 model year Cadillac ATS, SRX, and XTS vehicles. The radio volume increases to maximum level without input and the radio cannot be turned off. This condition may or may not occur on subsequent ignition cycles. Also, the heated and/or ventilated seat operation may turn on without input, and/or the outside…
• 10112905Mar 14, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an oval cutout or void in the carpet on the passenger side of the center console. Technician will need to install the carpet in the correct position.
• 10112904Mar 14, 2013Steering, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that upon starting the engine the Driver Information Center displayed a Service Power Steering message and experienced a loss of steering assist. Technician will need to update the Power Steering Control Module using Service Programming System through Tis2Web with the latest calibrations available.
• 10112903Mar 14, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Unable to adjust radio volume, Radio doesn't retain previous station after an ignition cycle, displays 87.9 FM and clock 12:00 after ignition cycle, display randomly locks up and Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning displays only HI or LO when changing temperature, loss of radio presets, OnStar interface - screen…
• 10060420Mar 14, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10134652Mar 11, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on fix it right for first time issues.
• 10112898Mar 7, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon and may also have an oil or coolant leak. Technician may find coolant or oil in a spark plug tube. If the Spark Plug Tube is leaking and it is determined that the oil or coolant is not coming from a leak above the spark plug then replace the cylinder Head, spark plug and coil.
• 10134648Mar 6, 2013Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on modification of policy and procedures section 1.6.2.11 for repairs performed under the customer satisfaction program.
• 10134640Mar 4, 2013Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on the appearance of chromed aluminum wheels due to chemical staining, pitting corrosion and/or spotted.
• 10112889Mar 4, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Unable to adjust radio volume, Radio doesn't retain previous station after an ignition cycle, displays 87.9 FM and clock 12:00 after ignition cycle, display randomly locks up and Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning displays only HI or LO when changing temperature, loss of radio presets, OnStar interface - screen…
• 10254207Mar 1, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. No Crank/No Start, Dead Battery Due to Parasitic Drain/Discharge.
• 10247692Mar 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Diagnostic Tip - Unable to Learn RKE Transmitters.
• 10246660Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Service Update for Customer Vehicles Automatic Radio Volume Increase and/or Radio Control Assembly Buttons Not Operating as Designed Expires with Base Warranty
• 10246656Mar 1, 2013Electrical system, Seats. Service klUpdate for Inventory and Customer Vehicles Seat Memory Control Module Reprogralm Expires with Base Warranty
• 10246612Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Modification of Policy and Procedures Section 1.6.2.11 for Repairs Performed Under Customer Satisfaction Program 12293 (U.S. Dealers Only)
• 10245804Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Aftermarket ALDL or DLC Interface Devices Causing Multiple Issues
• 10245331Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Diagnostic Tip - Unable to Learn RKE Transmitters.
• 10073191Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073185Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073184Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073174Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073147Mar 1, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073145Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071571Mar 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071566Mar 1, 2013Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069918Mar 1, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069915Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069078Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10065012Mar 1, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10065009Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063971Mar 1, 2013Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051908Mar 1, 2013Engine. Chevrolet/cadillac: during various points in drive cycle, vehicle would have rough idling and is intermittent but root cause(s) is under investigation. Model 2013 malibu, ats.
• 10112885Feb 26, 2013Equipment. 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.
• 10112884Feb 26, 2013Equipment, Electrical system, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a faint clicking or ticking noise may be heard in the vehicle when the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning is on, the blower is running at lower speeds, the radio is off or volume turned down very low, and the windows are closed. Technician will need to program the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning Module with the latest…
• 10112880Feb 25, 2013Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have unwanted rear park assist alerts, and or unwanted brake apply while backing up. Dealer should advise owners of a vehicle built with the Driver Assist option listed above that the rear bumper sensors need to be clean and free of mud, snow, and ice to work properly.

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