2011 Cadillac CTS Technical Service Bulletins

1,514 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 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.

• 10126233Dec 10, 2014Body and structure. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to repair the the door lock bezel on the front and rear doors to correct the customers concern of it being loose or detatched.
• 10126231Dec 10, 2014Equipment. This information provides the proper way to install the floor mats .
• 10114775Dec 10, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2.
• 10126221Dec 8, 2014Electrical system. This warranty informational bulletin advised the technician that when performing a wiring repair, more information is required.
• 10114760Dec 3, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. If the Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D has a sym 37 set please refer to the latest version of PIC5492.
• 10126210Dec 2, 2014Body and structure. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to inspect and/or repair the rear door trim panel and install a sealing patch to correct the customers concern of the rear door glass lowers without activation especially after it gets wet.
• 10253619Dec 1, 2014Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear Door Glass Lowers without Window Switch Activation, Especially after Car Wash or Rain.
• 10253584Dec 1, 2014Wheels. Information on Removal/Cracking of Stainless Steel Wheel Nut Caps.
• 10247716Dec 1, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
• 10247214Dec 1, 2014Electrical system. Chassis Electronic Control Module Internal Contamination
• 10247061Dec 1, 2014Electrical system. J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
• 10245938Dec 1, 2014Electrical system. OnStar Module Does Not Support All B101D Symptom Codes.
• 10070102Dec 1, 2014Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10114271Nov 25, 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…
• 10114270Nov 25, 2014Equipment. This warranty bulletin provides labor operation numbers for customer concerns that can't be duplicated.
• 10114759Nov 24, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.
• 10114751Nov 24, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that when using Bluetooth and a call is ended, audio resumes on the radio but the display is stuck on the Hang Up screen. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10114748Nov 24, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D-37 history in the Vehicle Communication Interface Module or telematics communication interface control module. Engineering has determined that this code will only display in history on the scan tool and will not cause issues with OnStar system operation.
• 10114746Nov 21, 2014Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended crank, or crank no start in some cases. Technician will need to perform published Service Information diagnostics. If technician finds carbon an upper engine and valve cleaning should be performed.
• 10114267Nov 21, 2014Fuel system. This informational bulletin provides information on top tier fuels and what brands are available.
• 10114266Nov 21, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10114265Nov 20, 2014Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to check the headlamp wiring connector and replace if damaged.
• 10114262Nov 18, 2014Brakes. This informational bulletin explains a normal condition for what and how the drive line can clunk.
• 10114260Nov 18, 2014Forward collision avoidance. This information bulletin explains the use of drilling high strength steel in a collision repair and the GM recommended CryoCobalt Drill bit.
• 10114258Nov 17, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the rear differential fluid if the rear axle has a clunk or chatter noise on turns.
• 10114252Nov 12, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). This preliminary bulletin provides information on a normal concern of the upper right corner of the rear vision camera image is obstructed, cut off, grey in color or that the rear bumper fascia can be seen in the viewing screen.
• 10114245Nov 7, 2014Electrical system. This informational bulletin was created to help technician identify non GM calibrations for the gasoline engines and the damages that may be caused by aftermarket calibrations
• 10114241Nov 5, 2014Electrical system. This informational bulletin was created to help technician identify non GM calibrations for the gasoline engines and the damages that may be caused by aftermarket calibrations
• 10114705Nov 4, 2014Equipment. 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…
• 10114701Nov 3, 2014Equipment. 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…
• 10114240Nov 3, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to replacing parts that may be un necessary.
• 10114239Nov 3, 2014Equipment. This warranty bulletin clarifies the use of dealer empowerment to satisfy the customer.
• 10254204Nov 1, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). Rear Vision Camera Appears Obstructed.
• 10252163Nov 1, 2014Equipment. XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
• 10250082Nov 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Information on Driveline Clunk Noise
• 10247269Nov 1, 2014Electrical system. Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
• 10247063Nov 1, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
• 10246569Nov 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Information on Driveline Clunk Noise
• 10245951Nov 1, 2014Equipment. Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
• 10073907Nov 1, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069951Nov 1, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069283Nov 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10057592Nov 1, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). General motors: 2011-2015 cadillac cts coupe, cts-v coupe: information regarding rear view camera; whereby the upper right corner rear of camera, image is obstructed, not focus, cut off.
• 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.

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