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.

• 10118645Oct 16, 2012Wheels, Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on Driving Characteristics of Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles and Available Winter Tires.
• 10084191Oct 16, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding unexpected loss of radio audio (radio goes silent/no sound) and other blackberry phone - bluetooth issues
• 10118638Oct 15, 2012Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on Identifying Non-GM (Aftermarket) Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines Using Tech 2 or GDS 2
• 10118637Oct 15, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the part numbers for the labels.
• 10118635Oct 15, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10118634Oct 15, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the change in automatic transmission add conditions documentation and claim submissions
• 10112475Oct 15, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with the battery cover latch may have become separated from the cover plate allowing the cover to fit loosely on the trunk rear compartment side trim. Technician should replace the battery cover assembly. This cover is now available separately through General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales.
• 10112474Oct 15, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have water is noticed on the floor or in extreme cases a musty odor. Technician will need to reposition the drain hose.
• 10112473Oct 15, 2012Steering, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code C056D set in the Steering Wheel Angle Sensor. Technician should follow published Service Information diagnostics for vehicles that have a steering issue. For vehicles that have the Diagnostic Trouble Code set but no known concern for the steering technician should be ignored.
• 10084683Oct 15, 2012Equipment, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10112471Oct 12, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about multiple Diagnostic Trouble Codes set and Instrument Panel Self-Test occurs when the Multiple Diagnostic Interface is plugged into the vehicle's Diagnostic Link Connector. Technician will need to use diagnostic test probe J-35616-2A to test for spread terminals. Technician will replace any terminal that are spread too far.
• 10112468Oct 12, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of Ultraviolet protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are…
• 10112466Oct 11, 2012Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician to insure that global diagnostic service 2 diagnostic packages are up to date prior to learning the steering angle sensor for a diagnostic trouble code C710 symptom code 71 set in the electronic brake control module or the power steering control module. When rechecking for diagnostic trouble codes a U0074 U0077, U0180D, U01293, U0126, U0125, C0186…
• 10112465Oct 11, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a message on the radio "maximum number of phones are currently paired to the vehicle". Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation of the vehicle due to the maximum number of five phones can be paired to a vehicle.
• 10112464Oct 11, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may comment of no map DVD, Compact Flash Card, or SD card supplied with the vehicle. Dealer should advise the customer that the map data is stored internal to the radio.
• 10118626Oct 10, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10112460Oct 10, 2012Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that intermittently the Outside Air Temperature displays dashes instead of a numeric value. This is normal operation of the CUE system, whenever the battery is disconnected and reconnected for service repairs.
• 10112459Oct 10, 2012Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an engine overheat concern or cooling fans are inoperative. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0480, P0691, P0692, or P1258 may be set. Technician will use a scan tool to active the fan. If the electric cooling fan stops working then replace the Cooling Fan Control Module.
• 10118623Oct 9, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs offered through GM.
• 10118619Oct 5, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.
• 10112453Oct 5, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the battery cover latch may have become separated from the cover plate allowing the cover to fit loosely on the trunk rear compartment side trim. Technician will replace the battery cover with the updated part number through General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales.
• 10112449Oct 5, 2012Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about bottom storage compartment door either won't open or won't stay closed. Replace the compartment with a revised part available through the Warranty Parts Center.
• 10089682Oct 2, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. 12227a - service update (clarification of purpose statement). After closing the door, the vehicle will run checks for 2 seconds to determine if the rke transmitter has been left in the vehicle. During this two second time window, the outside door handle touchpad will not lock the doors when touched, and the door will not lock. The touchpad will function normally after the 2 second window.
• 10059942Oct 2, 2012Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10253641Oct 1, 2012Engine cooling. Engine Exchange Program
• 10247717Oct 1, 2012Electrical system, Other or unknown, Steering. Learning Issues When Repairing Service Stability/Traction Message.
• 10247062Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Learning Issues When Repairing Service Stability/Traction Message.
• 10247052Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Loose Battery Cover Or Missing Battery Cover Latch In Rear (Trunk) Compartment
• 10247047Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Front Floor Console Front Compartment Wont Close Or Wont Open
• 10247040Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Head-Up Display (HUD) Displays Double Image.
• 10247038Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Shifter Loose Feel in Drive Or Intermittent Shift To Park Message.
• 10247035Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Unwanted Volume / Additional information for Integrated Center Stack.
• 10247034Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Multiple DTCs Set When Using Scan Tool Device.
• 10247033Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Multiple DTCs Set When Using Scan Tool Device.
• 10247004Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Navigation Radio Mapping.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10246662Oct 1, 2012Engine cooling. Service Update for Inventory Vehicles Only Engine Crankshaft Noise - Drive Audit Expires October 31, 2013
• 10246593Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Administration ? Change in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission
• 10245870Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Navigation System Does Not Calculate Most Optimal Route
• 10245869Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Navigation System Does Not Calculate Most Optimal Route
• 10245855Oct 1, 2012Body and structure, Electrical system. Outside Door Handle Touchpad Delay to Lock Excessive
• 10245750Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing (Follow Procedure as Outlined Below)
• 10112441Oct 1, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Head-Up Display image is doubled or blurry. Technician will need to ensure the correct glass is installed.
• 10112440Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an intermittent Shift to Park Message displayed in the Driver Information Center when the vehicle is in Park and / or that the shifter feels loose while the vehicle is in drive. Technician will need to replace the shifter assembly.
• 10089706Oct 1, 2012Equipment. 12257a - service update (revised service procedure). The navigation system may not calculate the most optimal route, randomly avoid some stretches of highway, and perform unexpected detours even under good traffic conditions. This happens mostly in areas with high-occupancy vehicle (hov) lanes and evacuation roads. Dealers are to inspect and, if necessary, update the navigation map database with an sd card.
• 10073943Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073935Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071987Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071986Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071985Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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