2009 Cadillac CTS Technical Service Bulletins

1,248 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 Cadillac CTS. 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.

• 10112960Apr 9, 2013Engine cooling, Fuel system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P2097 or P2099. Technician will need to perform an injector balance or Active Fuel Injector Tester prior to going further. Technician will also need to check for a small leak in the exhaust if published Service…
• 10130619Apr 8, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 10-00-89-017Z to include updated information.
• 10112958Apr 5, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have low oil pressure, no oil pressure, and/or engine noise. Technician will need to replace the oil pump, flush the oil cooler lines.
• 10130611Apr 3, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin is for information on COAX Repair Kit Availability. Revised from PI0572A
• 10112951Apr 3, 2013Steering, Wheels. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a bind condition when the car is in reverse or driving forward and the steering wheel is turned to the full-lock position. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10254240Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Information on COAX Repair Kit Availability.
• 10246967Apr 1, 2013Electrical system. Intermittent No Crank.
• 10073591Apr 1, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073543Apr 1, 2013Steering, Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052200Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Cadillac: rear axle is making a chatter noise during turning. May also make a clunking sound during turning as well.
• 10043010Apr 1, 2013Steering. Cadillac: vehicle may experience a binding or excessive tightness condition similar to being in 4wd when steering wheel is in full lock position either driving forward or reverse. *pe updated on 6/26/2013.
• 10134682Mar 27, 2013Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides information on Vehicle Software Enhancements for 2014 and prior GM Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks.
• 10134681Mar 26, 2013Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on clarification of use-dealer empowerment labor operations and customer enthusiasm.
• 10134676Mar 25, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on powertrain and various electronic/electrical control issues.
• 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.
• 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)
• 10112921Mar 19, 2013Brakes, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have the Antilock Braking System, Service Traction Control System, and/or Service Stabilitrak lights are on. The Electronic Brake Control Module may have one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes C0035-C0050 with specifically symptom 18, 5A, or 0F. Technician will gain access…
• 10134652Mar 11, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on fix it right for first time issues.
• 10134650Mar 7, 2013Engine. This informational bulletin provides information for installing a camshaft timing chain kit on the high feature V6.
• 10134647Mar 5, 2013Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information for installing a camshaft timing chain kit on the high feature V6.
• 10134640Mar 4, 2013Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on the appearance of chromed aluminum wheels due to chemical staining, pitting corrosion and/or spotted.
• 10246911Mar 1, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera), Wheels. EBCM Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnostic Aid for ABS Message
• 10245804Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Aftermarket ALDL or DLC Interface Devices Causing Multiple Issues
• 10245793Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Information on High Feature V6 Timing Chain Kits and Chain Guide Replacements, DTCs P0008, P0009, P0016, P0017, P0018 and/or P0019
• 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.
• 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.
• 10112840Feb 4, 2013Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an oil pressure gauge is indicating that the engine appears to be operating with very high oil pressure. Under various engine operating conditions up to 110 pressure per square inch of oil pressure may be displayed on the oil pressure gauge. This should be considered as normal operation during a cold…
• 10245777Feb 1, 2013Electrical system, Engine, Other or unknown. New Service Cam Bearings For Gen IV V8 Engines
• 10112839Feb 1, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Service Stabilitrak Message being displayed in the driver?s information center. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P1153, P1133, P1826, P1827, P2120, P2122, P2123, P2125, P2127, P2128, and P2138. Technician will need to inspect X104 to be rubbing on the cylinder head. Technician will repair any…
• 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.
• 10063440Feb 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063245Feb 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051891Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/saab: some vehicles have floor mats that are difficult to fully seat on carpet side retainer due to floor retainer being broken and various breakpoints for style of retainer and because different styles or designs not interchangeable and contains non matching retainers. Models 2010-13 lacrosse, srx, 2011-13 regal, cruze, equinox, volt, terrain, 9-4x, 2012-13 verano, sonic, 2008-13 cts…
• 10112758Jan 31, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that in rare instances, if a Bluetooth call is transferred from the vehicle to the phone and, while on that call, a second Bluetooth call comes in, and the customer will hear ringing in the vehicle. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10133156Jan 29, 2013Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on replacement for the auxiliary floor mat retainer due to the floor mat retainer won't seat on the carpet.
• 10133152Jan 28, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the replacement process for the product quality center.
• 10133151Jan 28, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information for service agents not required to contact product quality center for CNG, LPG or gasoline engine, transmission and/or transfer case.
• 10133149Jan 28, 2013Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on suspected tampering due to aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices causing multiple issues.
• 10133147Jan 28, 2013Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on tire radial force variation.
• 10133143Jan 25, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on suspected tampering on vehicles modifications for identifying non GM ECM calibrations.
• 10112728Jan 18, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have various noises from sunroof area. Some vehicles may have a rattle, tapping, or creaking from the rear area of the roof while driving. Technician will need to lower the headliner in the corner where the noise is coming from to confirm the source and apply pressure with your hand to the panels in this area can…
• 10133133Jan 17, 2013Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on high feature V6 timing chains kits and chain guide replacements.
• 10133130Jan 16, 2013Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information pre-painting/cleaning process for TPO plastic fascias.
• 10133125Jan 14, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a update for the Electronic Component Exchange Program (U.S. and Canada Only)
• 10112702Jan 8, 2013Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0300-P0308.
• 10245792Jan 3, 2013Other or unknown, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Accessory Power Outlet and Trailer Lighting Fuse Replacement Labor Operation N1720 Fuse Replacement
• 10112699Jan 3, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with the Service Engine Soon light is on, Reduced engine power message, no crank, multiple warning lights on, transmission shifts hard, or the door locks cycle while driving. The Transmission Control Module or Engine Control Module may not communicate.
• 10246871Jan 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Various Noises From Sunroof Area.

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