2010 Cadillac CTS Technical Service Bulletins

1,447 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 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.

• 10043847Nov 1, 2014Exterior lighting. Gm: low beam headlamp bulb diagnosis/ replacement (inspect bulb and connector). Do not replace the entire headlamp assembly for this condition. Replace the bulb and inspect the connector. *js updated 4/7/15.
• 10135364Oct 31, 2014Steering. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that if replacement of either shift paddle is necessary, the steering wheel does not need to be replaced nor does it need to be removed to replace either shift paddle.
• 10135356Oct 30, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
• 10114328Oct 30, 2014Equipment. This information for Warranty administration - Changes the Service Policy and Procedures Section 1.6.2.11 and now is refered to Article 3.2.9 of the 1st addition manual for details of Technician Identification and Accounting of Labor Time
• 10114320Oct 28, 2014Electrical system. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to remove and inspect the clutch select solenoid valve for damage, located in the valve body to correct the customers concern of reduced acceleration at low speeds and trans slip at lauch.
• 10114318Oct 28, 2014Fuel system. This informational bulletin was provides information for the technician of cold start ticking noises in the engine compartment and may be caused by the fuel pump and/or the fuel injectors and no repairs are needed for a normal condition.
• 10114309Oct 23, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This informational bulletin explains how to care for wiper blades.
• 10135342Oct 20, 2014Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire.
• 10135337Oct 17, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the existing cellular provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada to support transmitting of the packet data required for Turn-By-Turn feature to operate. The…
• 10114299Oct 17, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a quick guide to updating which model vehicle after replacing the IPC.
• 10114296Oct 16, 2014Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information of the JOB CARD, for a repair on vehicles and what is acceptable - customer authorization; Service manager approvals and transaction authorization; Details of concern, cause and correction; Labor Time; Technician ID and acoutablity of labor time; Proper documentation and retension of warranty parts; Accurate sublet charges and receipts; Add on…
• 10135322Oct 10, 2014Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire.
• 10135321Oct 10, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that show an error message when a media disc is installed. Technician will need to check the Regular Production Option Code list to verify if the disc is compatible.
• 10114281Oct 6, 2014Fuel system. This informational bulletin states that it no longer valid and refers to a new bulletin.
• 10114280Oct 6, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and IPCs
• 10112251Sep 24, 2014Engine cooling. 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.
• 10150637Sep 23, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on how to use floor mats.
• 10142226Sep 23, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on how to use floor mats.
• 10137805Sep 23, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on how to use floor mats.
• 10150634Sep 19, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the technician on what to do if the customer has a navagation concern and submit a feedback form to the GM navigation disc center website.
• 10150632Sep 19, 2014Fuel system. This informational bulletin provides information on top tier fuels and what brands are available.
• 10142222Sep 19, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the technician on what to do if the customer has a navagation concern and submit a feedback form to the GM navigation disc center website.
• 10142220Sep 19, 2014Fuel system. This informational bulletin provides information on top tier fuels and what brands are available.
• 10137801Sep 19, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the technician on what to do if the customer has a navagation concern and submit a feedback form to the GM navigation disc center website.
• 10137799Sep 19, 2014Fuel system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on top tier fuels and what brands are available.
• 10112239Sep 18, 2014Steering. 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.
• 10150628Sep 17, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin ask the dealers for digital pictures to better enhance field reports only.
• 10142211Sep 17, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin ask the dealers for digital pictures to better enhance field reports only.
• 10137790Sep 17, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin ask the dealers for digital pictures to better enhance field reports only.
• 10112237Sep 17, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the OnStar LED is staying on after the vehicle Retained Accessory Power has turned off and/or their Bluetooth phone stays connected after leaving the vehicle. Technician will need to check the Station Identification number. If the Station Identification number falls in the range technician will need to perform an…
• 10150627Sep 16, 2014Equipment. This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report.
• 10150626Sep 16, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides additional information to the technicians and how to submit a field product report.
• 10142208Sep 16, 2014Equipment. This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report.
• 10142207Sep 16, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides additional information to the technicians and how to submit a field product report.
• 10137787Sep 16, 2014Equipment. This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report.
• 10137786Sep 16, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides additional information to the technicians and how to submit a field product report.
• 10112218Sep 11, 2014Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a flutter or buzz that occurs at 800-900 revolutions per minute with the vehicle in second or third gear. General Motors Engineering is investigating the concern.
• 10112212Sep 8, 2014Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system, Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the decklid will unexpectedly pop open intermittently. Technician will need to update the Remote Control Door Lock Receiver latest software calibration available in the Service Programming System.
• 10112211Sep 8, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the OnStar LED is staying on after the vehicle Retained Accessory Power has turned off and/or their Bluetooth phone stays connected after leaving the vehicle. Technician will need to perform a power cycle to the Vehicle Communication Interface Module. If the concern is gone, no further action is required.
• 10112210Sep 8, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a flutter or buzz that occurs at 800-900 revolutions per minute with the vehicle in second or third gear. General Motors Engineering is investigating the concern.
• 10248493Sep 1, 2014Equipment. Bluetooth Stays Connected After RAP Is Canceled.
• 10248492Sep 1, 2014Equipment. Bluetooth Stays Connected After RAP Is Canceled.
• 10246936Sep 1, 2014Equipment. Unwanted Decklid Opening On Vehicles With Keyless Access.
• 10245885Sep 1, 2014Electrical system. Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
• 10245884Sep 1, 2014Electrical system. Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
• 10073332Sep 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070999Sep 1, 2014Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10112201Aug 28, 2014Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment, Body and structure, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the decklid will unexpectedly pop open intermittently. Technician will need to update the Remote Control Door Lock Receiver latest software calibration available in the Service Programming System.
• 10138693Aug 25, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. This warranty bulletin explains how to use the EL-50313 Midtronic GR8 Battery tester to test a battery and determin if it is warranty or not.
• 10138683Aug 19, 2014Fuel system, Engine. This preliminary bulletin provides additional diagnoses for engine misfires, popping noise after cylinder head or fuel rail repair.

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