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.

• 10112677Dec 14, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D-37 history in the Vehicle Communication Interface Module or telematics communication interface control module. Engineering has determined that this code will only display in history on the scan tool and will not cause issues with OnStar system operation.
• 10112676Dec 14, 2012Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Park Brake indicator remains on after the Park Brake is applied and turning off the ignition. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10112675Dec 14, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning airflow may seem to be stuck in one air outlet mode. Technician should perform the Actuator Re-calibration procedure listed in Service Information.
• 10112673Dec 14, 2012Exterior 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 for vehicles built before 10/01/2012. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this…
• 10112660Dec 13, 2012Electrical system, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have check engine light and a misfire. Technician will find a P0300 set. If the misfiring cylinder is creating NO or very low power, technician will need to follow these diagnostics steps. 1) Swap the ignition coil and spark plug with another cylinder. 2) Inspect the plug when out for…
• 10245786Dec 12, 2012Exterior lighting, Air bags. Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Seat Belt Reminder Chime Passenger Airbag Indicator On When Electronic Devices or Conductive Objects are Placed on Front Passenger Seat
• 10112641Dec 12, 2012Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. Dealer should send the correct fluid to the proper testing center.
• 10082202Dec 12, 2012Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. 12316 - service update. The weld between the ring gear and carrier may not be to specification and could allow the ring gear to separate. If this occurs, the driver can apply throttle but the vehicle will not move. If this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle will coast to a stop. Dealers are to replace the differential carrier assembly.
• 10059982Dec 12, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10112639Dec 10, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about being unable to add or replace a remote keyless transmitter when trying to use the "Without SPS" method also known as the manual learn method. Technician should be advised that engineering is aware of the concern and are working on a solution. Technician should use Service Programming System to add a remote keyless transmitter.
• 10112637Dec 10, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a creak noise may be heard in the left front of the vehicle when making hard right turns or fast sweeping turns such as entering/exiting highways. Technician should inspect the Air Conditioning Muffler, which is part of the Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose, for being too close to or possibly…
• 10112636Dec 10, 2012Fuel system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a fuel door is locked when they get out of the car to fuel the vehicle, fuel door does not unlock as expected, or fuel door opens unexpectedly after fueling and closing the fuel door. Dealer should explain to the customer how this system works and discuss with them which option best fits their needs.
• 10112633Dec 10, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps on enabling afterblow. Technician will need to use Global Diagnostic System 2 and locate the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning module part number and software part number. Technician will need to contact Techline Customer Support Center if the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning module part number 13587255 with software part number…
• 10138545Dec 7, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a list off all the issues revolving around new vehicles for a one stop place to find growing concerns around them.
• 10113837Dec 7, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a list off all the issues revolving around new vehicles for a one stop place to find growing concerns around them.
• 10138563Dec 6, 2012Fuel system. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure on replacement of the fuel tank and fuel pipe vent hose for a concern of the malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and DTC P0454.
• 10113835Dec 6, 2012Fuel system, Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure on replacement of the fuel tank and fuel pipe vent hose for a concern of the malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and DTC P0454.
• 10112629Dec 5, 2012Equipment. 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.
• 10112626Dec 5, 2012Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician when the customer comments that their digital vehicle speed display is showing a different speed than the analog vehicle speed display. There may be up to 2 miles per hour difference between the digital and analog vehicle speed displays.
• 10138561Dec 4, 2012Engine cooling. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on applying conduit or replacing the evaporator emissions pipe for a concern of it rubbing on the engine cover, brace, or battery cables causing a service engine soon light.
• 10138556Dec 4, 2012Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a descritption of operation of the echo control and noise cancellation settings for concernc regarding noice drop outs during calls and muffled sound.
• 10138552Dec 4, 2012Air bags. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Seat Belt Reminder Chime and Passenger Airbag Indicator On When Electronic Devices or Conductive Objects are Placed on Front Passenger Seat
• 10113832Dec 4, 2012Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a step by step procedure for retrofitting the convertible top for a new corded folding top to the original design frame.
• 10113831Dec 4, 2012Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a descritption of operation of the echo control and noise cancellation settings for concernc regarding noice drop outs during calls and muffled sound.
• 10113827Dec 4, 2012Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on applying conduit or replacing the evaporator emissions pipe for a concern of it rubbing on the engine cover, brace, or battery cables causing a service engine soon light.
• 10113824Dec 4, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Seat Belt Reminder Chime and Passenger Airbag Indicator On When Electronic Devices or Conductive Objects are Placed on Front Passenger Seat
• 10112625Dec 4, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a faint clicking or ticking noise may be heard in the vehicle when the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning is on. Technician will update the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning module with the latest calibration in Tis-2-Web.
• 10138559Dec 3, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure on re-securing the driver footrest cover using hot glue for the condition of the footrest coming dislodged from the carpet base
• 10113822Dec 3, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure on re-securing the driver footrest cover using hot glue for the condition of the footrest coming dislodged from the carpet base
• 10112623Dec 3, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Human Machine Interface, Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, display, and Media Disc Players are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10247012Dec 1, 2012Exterior lighting, Electrical system. False Low Beam Failure Message Displayed.
• 10246934Dec 1, 2012Back-over prevention (rear camera). Difference Between Analog And Digital Vehicle Speed Display.
• 10246853Dec 1, 2012Equipment. Key Off Radio Operation.
• 10246684Dec 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles Improper Differential Ring Gear Weld Expires with Base Warranty - Rear Wheel Drive
• 10071897Dec 1, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071854Dec 1, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071852Dec 1, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071849Dec 1, 2012Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071352Dec 1, 2012Electrical system, Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063803Dec 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062543Dec 1, 2012Air bags, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051199Dec 1, 2012Fuel system. Cadillac: due to fuel being trapped, in fuel tank vent line, when refueling or during maneuvers,the vapor communication is blocked between fuel tank and fuel tank vapor pressure sensor, causing the malfunction indicator lamp to come on. Model 2013 ats.
• 10051179Dec 1, 2012Electrical system, Engine. Cadillac: the service engine soon light comes on, due to brace, battery cable, or engine cover being rubbed against, or on, by evaporative emissions pipe/hose. Model 2013 ats.
• 10051079Dec 1, 2012Seat belts. Cadillac/chevrolet/buick/gmc: passenger seat belt indicator is illuminated due to possible conductive objects, such as tech 2, groceries, charging and audio cables, electronic tablets or computers and cell phones, placed on seats and would activate chime, slowly, 5 times. Models 2012-13 verano, cruze, 2013, enclave, lacrosse, regal, ats, cts, srx, xts, equinox, malibu, sonic, traverse, volt, acadia, terrain.
• 10049940Dec 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Gm service update for inventory and customer vehicles improper differential ring gear weld expires with base warranty.
• 10138220Nov 30, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.
• 10137478Nov 30, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.
• 10126163Nov 30, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.
• 10138233Nov 29, 2012Equipment. 12316 Stop Delivery Order (message only).
• 10060380Nov 29, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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