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.

• 10118619Oct 5, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.
• 10112445Oct 2, 2012Wheels, Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a clicking noise from the front of the wheels. Technician will need to clean the front wheels and the brake rotor mating surfaces as well as replace the wheel nuts for all four wheels on vehicles built prior to Vehicle Identification Number breakpoint D0106083.
• 10247005Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Navigation Map Update May Fail To Load.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10246593Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Administration ? Change in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission
• 10073121Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071874Oct 1, 2012Wheels. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071873Oct 1, 2012Wheels. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071872Oct 1, 2012Wheels. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071348Oct 1, 2012Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062496Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10037356Oct 1, 2012Wheels. Gm: there is a clicking noise from the front wheel at low speeds. The clicking is caused by front rotors. *rm models 2009-2913 cts-v. Updated 12/10/12. *pe updated 12/12/12. *pe models 2009-2013 cts-v. Updated 12/18/12.
• 10055803Jul 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac: there is slipping or have no fourth, fifth or sixth gear and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) would be on, with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0796 found as active.
• 10044242May 1, 2012Electrical system. Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. Also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model year 2013. Model escalade model year 2012-2013. Model pontiac g3 model year 2007. Model wave model years 2005-2010. Denali models model years 2007-2013.
• 10041933May 1, 2012Electrical system, Fuel system. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/saturn/gmc: there are injector codes on vehicle if exhibiting misfire and ses light is on. *pe updated 6/18/12.
• 10043914Apr 1, 2012Steering. Gm: service power steering message possible dtc c0450.
• 10037570Apr 1, 2012Body and structure. Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
• 10043935Mar 1, 2012Brakes. Cadillac: hard brake pedal when cold with auxiliary vacuum pump.
• 10038345Feb 1, 2012Engine cooling. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saturn: there may be an intermittent engine hesitation or flutter. The camshaft sensor terminals likely have poor connections. *rm updated 8/1/11. *pe updated 4/16/12.
• 10038294Jan 1, 2012Seat belts. Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm updated 4/3/12.
• 10043330Dec 1, 2011Exterior lighting. Cadillac/gmc/saturn: see document search button for owner letter. Certain model year vehicles may experience an issue of a loose electrical contact with low beam halogen headlamp bulb connector working intermittently.
• 10035986Dec 1, 2011Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/saturn: intermittent unwanted liftgate or trunk opening, liftgate or trunk inoperative. Technician may determine that they are unable to duplicate these intermittent conditions. *pe updated 3/12/12.
• 10042286Oct 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: certain model vehicles my 2010-2012, the transmission has developed a leak in the rear.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 10038262May 1, 2011Air bags. Gm: the front passenger airbag indicator may light when electronics are placed in the passenger seat. The electronics cause the vehicle to think there is a passenger sitting in the seat. *rm updated 6/24/11.
• 10038748Apr 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: the clutch pedal may seem low or will not return to its initial position after it is depressed. 2010 cts/camaro.
• 10038295Feb 1, 2011Other or unknown. Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time.
• 10038261Feb 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: check engine light is on with multiple trouble codes present.
• 10037933Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. There are multiple possible causes.
• 10037684Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: the vehicle perfromance may be poor with an inoperative fuel gauge. The malfunction light may also be on.
• 10034430Dec 1, 2010Body and structure. Cadillac: engineering information-front or rear door will notopen or unlock. Door latch assemblies returned under warranty have been tested with no trouble found. Gm engineering is attempting to determine the root cause of the condition(s) above. Engineering has a need to gather information on vehicles prior to repair that may exhibit this condition. *pe updated 2/28/11. *pe updated 6/6/11.
• 10037518Nov 1, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: there may be a leak from the transmission. The leak may come from the manual shaft plug.
• 10037312Nov 1, 2010Body and structure. Gm: there may be an abnormal vibration at highway speeds due to an incorrect part installed in a bearing.
• 10037307Nov 1, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: there may be an intermittent hard to shift into gear.
• 10036026Nov 1, 2010Latches, locks and linkages. Cadillac: interior door latch release switch inoperative. Front door can only be opened using the inside manual release handle. Cts and cts-v coupe. *pe updated 5/18/11.
• 10033364Oct 1, 2010Fuel system. General motors: engineering information-chemical damage on inner surfaces of fuel tank. Some customers may comment on poor performance, decreased acceleration and/or an inoperative fuel gauge. No models listed except saturn and hummers; includes all passenger cars and light duty trucks. *pe updated 5/9/11.
• 10036324Sep 1, 2010Engine cooling. Pontiac/saturn/buick/gmc/chevrolet/cadillac/hummer: vehicle start and stalls after theft deterrent module replacement. Model years 2006-2011. Does not apply to vehicles with keyless access system.
• 10036024Sep 1, 2010Electrical system, Engine cooling. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: rough idle, engine misfire and/or check engine light on, dtc p0300 (reprogram ecm).
• 10036344Aug 1, 2010Engine cooling, Electrical system. Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: ses light due to p0300-p0308 and engine misfires; inspect plug wire. This may be the result of a loose spark plug wire of the cylinder with current and/or history misfires.
• 10036085Aug 1, 2010Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Cadillac: engineering information-engine overheating, engine coolant temperature light on, gauge reads hot, a/c blows warm, check engine light on, transmission related. Dtcs. Sts, cts, cts coupe models 09-11.
• 10033944Jul 1, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Cadillac: update for inventory and customer vehicles propshaft bolts incomplete heat treatment-expires with base warranty. Provides service procedure to replace the propshaft bolts on certain model year vehicles.
• 10036550Jun 1, 2010Electrical system. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. Vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; speedometer and tachometer freeze while driving.
• 10036504Jun 1, 2010Engine cooling, Fuel system. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: check engine light on; dtcs p0172 and p0175; engine runs rough (follow diagnosis and replace high pressure fuel pump). *pe updated 3/28/11. Model year 2010-lacrosse, cts, srx, equinox and terrain.
• 10034407Jun 1, 2010Electrical system, Engine cooling. Cadillac: intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (mil)/check engine light on, reduced engine power message, dtcs p0116, p0117, p0118, p0119, p00c9, p0091 set. This condition may be caused by chafing of the engine wiring as the harness routes over the transmission bellhousing. *pe updated 3/25/11.
• 10032433Sep 1, 2009Engine cooling, Electrical system. Cadillac: engine harness routing, various electrical issues, various dtcs. Harness rub/chafe on 3rd cam cover bolt. Harness lies on 3rd bolt and with engine roll, the bolt may cut and or chafe circuits underneath the abrasion tape with no visible signs of damage to the tape itself.
• 10032892Jun 1, 2009Brakes. Cadillac: wheel speed sensor connector misbuilt. When service technicians are performing a component level sensor test-the reversed signal polarity markings could result in misdiagnosis and possibly failing a good part.
• 10024405May 1, 2009Wheels. Low tire pressure, leaking cast aluminum wheels (repair with adhesive sealant). 2008 and prior gm passenger car and light duty trucks (including saturn) and hummer h2, h3 and saab 9-7x with cast aluminum wheels. *nj updated 10/23/09.

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