2018 Cadillac ATS Technical Service Bulletins

1,057 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10137343Feb 27, 2018Engine. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-06-04-015B (Vehicles Sitting Outside on Dealer Lots for Extended Periods with Hard Start/No Start Condition) to add the 2015-2018 model years.
• 10137283Feb 27, 2018Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers required to contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.
• 10137378Feb 26, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information to the customer on the radio display "info pages" being blank and to make sure to select in the "active info pages" menu.
• 10129900Feb 22, 2018Engine 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.
• 10137335Feb 19, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to update the radio with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of TTY Phone Feature Icon Missing from Radio Display Setting due to a software abnormality.
• 10137344Feb 15, 2018Electrical system, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2 9U.S. and Canada
• 10137345Feb 13, 2018Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm.
• 10129888Feb 13, 2018Fuel system, Engine. This Preliminary information communicates possible concerns and a diagnostic strategy to locate and repair various noises within the engine as well as some misfire causes.
• 10129864Feb 7, 2018Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have hard start, extended crank, or black smoke from the exhaust when starting. Technician will need to perform fuel quality test, spark test, and a compression test. Technician should also install a vacuum gauge prior to cold start and watch needle for signs of a sticking valve.
• 10129863Feb 6, 2018Seats. This Preliminary information communicates the inability to turn off Auto Heated Seats and engineering is working on the concern.
• 10129862Feb 6, 2018Equipment. 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.
• 10129857Feb 5, 2018Electrical 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.
• 10137341Feb 1, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10129854Feb 1, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates a concern of a MIL on with P0459 or P0443 setting and engineering investigating this condition.
• 10139283Jan 31, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
• 10139279Jan 31, 2018Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains how the catalytic converters may need an inspection, cleaning or replacement if debris have entered the exhaust system.
• 10139275Jan 31, 2018Engine cooling, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install catalytic converter bracket nuts if found the cause of the noise or install cup washers to the actuator arms of the turbos if found the cause of the noise.
• 10129103Jan 30, 2018Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the engine stops running after extended idle with shifter in park. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. If the customer exits the vehicle with the fob in their possession while the engine is running and the shifter is left in park, the…
• 10139282Jan 29, 2018Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
• 10139262Jan 29, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of a Torque Converter Shudder.
• 10139272Jan 26, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information retaining to the fact that Service Manuals will now be available on USB.
• 10129097Jan 25, 2018Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.
• 10129089Jan 23, 2018Wheels. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
• 10129081Jan 19, 2018Fuel system. This Preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips for misfires on active fuel management cylinders and engineering investigations into cylinder 6 misfire on XT5 and cylinder 4 misfire on LaCrosse both of which are 2017. Changes to Preliminary informationinclude adding MY2018, advising of calibration for previous investigation and adding pictures to identify concern.
• 10129073Jan 18, 2018Engine. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.
• 10139280Jan 17, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This warranty bulletin explains how to determine if an outside mirrior was damaged by the customer and what is considered warranty and non-warranty.
• 10139284Jan 12, 2018Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on Damaged, Disassembled or Improperly Packaged Turbochargers Returned to Warranty Part Center.
• 10139277Jan 12, 2018Equipment. This information bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove the paint stain that may present itself under the shipping film.
• 10129063Jan 12, 2018Back-over prevention (rear camera), Fuel system, Steering. This Preliminary information communicates a possible noise from the water pump causing a DTC and the diagnostics for the repair.
• 10139278Jan 8, 2018Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Visibility (wipers, defrost…. This warranty bulletin provides labor operation numbers for customer concerns that cant be duplicated.
• 10137153Jan 8, 2018Brakes. 17488 - Service Update. Revised population. Certain vehicles may have a condition in which a rear brake caliper bolt may be loose or missing. A loose brake caliper bolt could cause a rattle noise in the rear of the vehicle. A missing bolt could cause a rattle or rubbing noise, or allow the brake caliper to rotate outward and contact the rim. Dealers will inspect the rear brake caliper mounting bolts and related…
• 10137152Jan 5, 2018Brakes. 17488 - Service Update. Certain vehicles may have a condition in which a rear brake caliper bolt may be loose or missing. A loose brake caliper bolt could cause a rattle noise in the rear of the vehicle. A missing bolt could cause a rattle or rubbing noise, or allow the brake caliper to rotate outward and contact the rim. Dealers will inspect the rear brake caliper mounting bolts and related components. Replace any…
• 10139276Jan 4, 2018Tires. This bulletin contains information for the new tires that the vehicle is equipped with and that they are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the New Vehicle Warranty (Base Warranty Coverage). For vehicles within this warranty period, defective tires will be replaced on a pro rata adjustment basis according to the published distance-based schedule.
• 10129051Jan 4, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components.
• 10139225Dec 22, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information and Tips for Customers Having Difficulty Launching Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
• 10139209Dec 21, 2017Fuel system. This informational bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles.
• 10139242Dec 19, 2017Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the radio to correct the condition of Infotainment Display is Scrambled and/or Pixelated due to an internal radio concern.
• 10139215Dec 19, 2017Tires. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to correct tire pressure messages and dashes.
• 10126982Dec 19, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency…
• 10126973Dec 18, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician how to determine if the vehicle is equipped with wireless fidelity. Technician should check the Regular Production Option Code list for (VV4).
• 10126972Dec 18, 2017Electrical 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.
• 10139208Dec 15, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on required operating procedures.
• 10139167Dec 14, 2017Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on The tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• 10139218Dec 13, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and drain fluids for the transmission to eliminate a shake and/or shudder during a light throttle acceleration between 40 and 128 KM/H (25 and 80 MPH) at a steady state.
• 10139179Dec 12, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information on Some vehicles may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight movement that is more often seen visually, rather than felt, when viewed from the outside and using the auto-start feature, if equipped.
• 10139212Dec 11, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 10126958Dec 11, 2017Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with information regarding high misfire rates always on #1 cylinder. A customer may complain of misfires or roughness on cold start up with a P0300 diagnostic trouble code. Technician is to add coolant dye to the system and run the engine through warm up to circulate the dye. Pressurize the cooling system after a cold soak and inspect…
• 10139185Dec 7, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
• 10139181Dec 7, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the part numbers for the labels.
• 10139170Dec 7, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on the fact that WMA files are not accepted by the specific radios.

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