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.

• 10059988Feb 25, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10114131Feb 22, 2013Electrical system. 12293 - Customer Satisfaction Program. Software updates for the CUE system. The updates will enhance the customer experience with the human machine interface (HMI) radio, including Phone/Bluetooth Pairing, Media Player, internal/external resets, rear camera, and map database. Dealers are to update the software for the CUE system and the navigation map database for the HMI radio.
• 10114130Feb 22, 2013Seats, Equipment. 12265 - Service Update. Replace the radio control assembly. 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 buttons on the radio control assembly may not work.
• 10114129Feb 22, 2013Electrical system. 12262A - Service Update (revised service procedure). Reprogram of the seat memory control module. The reprogram will remove the automatic seat memory recall function from the key fobs. Customers have commented on the dissatisfaction of the key fob automatic memory function.
• 10112878Feb 22, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with information on the proper washing of the bright aluminum moldings to avoid the moldings from getting damaged. It is recommended that a non-alkaline solution be used for preparation & washing of the bright aluminum moldings.
• 10059981Feb 22, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10059978Feb 22, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10059963Feb 22, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10114133Feb 21, 2013Equipment. 13059 - Service Update. On some vehicles, the transfer case oil delivery tube may not be fully seated and a leak could develop. Dealrs will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case oil delivery tube.
• 10112868Feb 19, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that while removing a knock sensor connector, the connector was damaged or broken. Technician should be advised until the kit is available through service parts, a connector kit is available through the Warranty Parts Center.
• 10112858Feb 13, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. 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.
• 10112857Feb 13, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that, when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests.
• 10114123Feb 12, 2013Engine cooling. 13013A - Service Update (revised service procedures ). The ring gasket may be pinched between the flanges on the inside diameter of the joint leading to a visible gap. As the pinched part of that gasket relaxes, clamp load is lost at that stud location. Dealers are to tighten all 4 exhaust manifold bolts.
• 10112854Feb 12, 2013Equipment. 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.
• 10059987Feb 12, 2013Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10114120Feb 7, 2013Electrical system. 12262 - Service Update (revised SRX insert). Customer dissatisfaction with the key fob automatic memory function. Dealers are reprogram the seat memory contol module to remove the automatic seat memory recall function from the key fobs.
• 10059962Feb 7, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250083Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Paint-less Dent Repair Process
• 10247013Feb 1, 2013Exterior lighting, Electrical system. False Low Beam Failure Message Displayed.
• 10246708Feb 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles Transfer Case Oil Delivery Tube Installed Incorrectly Expires with Base Warranty
• 10246699Feb 1, 2013Engine cooling. Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles Turbo-to-Exhaust Manifuld Joint May Relax Expires with Base Warranty
• 10246694Feb 1, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Service Update for Inventory Vehicles Only Automatic Radio Volume Increasel and/or Radio Control Asslembly Buttons Not Operating as Designed Expires January 31, 2014
• 10246674Feb 1, 2013Electrical system. CSP-CUE System Update
• 10246659Feb 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
• 10246655Feb 1, 2013Seats, Electrical system. Service klUpdate for Inventory and Customer Vehicles Seat Memory Control Module Reprogralm Expires with Base Warranty
• 10246611Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Modification of Policy and Procedures Section 1.6.2.11 for Repairs Performed Under Customer Satisfaction Program 12293 (U.S. Dealers Only)
• 10246570Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Paint-less Dent Repair Process
• 10114118Feb 1, 2013Seats, Equipment. 13003A - Service Update (revised instructions ). 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 buttons on the radio control assembly may not work. Dealers are to run a diagnostic procedure to verify the…
• 10112838Feb 1, 2013Engine. 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.
• 10073180Feb 1, 2013Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073173Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073172Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073168Feb 1, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073141Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073140Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073126Feb 1, 2013Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071531Feb 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070207Feb 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069948Feb 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069943Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069925Feb 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069917Feb 1, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069914Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069077Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10059985Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051720Feb 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. General motors: service update for inventory and customer vehicles transfer case oil delivery tube installed incorrectly expires with base warranty. On some vehicles, the tube may not be fully seated and a leak could develop.
• 10112762Jan 31, 2013Exterior lighting, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have ?Low Beam Failure Message? displayed. Technician will need to reprogram the Body Control Module using Service Programming System.
• 10112761Jan 31, 2013Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with information on the proper washing of the bright aluminum moldings to avoid the moldings from getting damaged. It is recommended that a non-alkaline solution be used for preparation & washing of the bright aluminum moldings.
• 10112757Jan 31, 2013Equipment, Seat belts. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that it could be extremely difficult to remove one or more of the Driver or Front Passenger Seat Bolts. Technician will need to be very cautious and heat the seat bolts to soft the thread locking compound.
• 10060413Jan 31, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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