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.

• 10245761Nov 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Requesting a New Key Code for Customer with Lost or Stolen Keys
• 10112529Nov 1, 2012Equipment. 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.
• 10112528Nov 1, 2012Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system. Technician should understand the power cycles of the various OnStar systems. All Generation 6, 7, 8, and 9 systems are powered up continuously for 48 hours from ignition…
• 10071834Nov 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071299Nov 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10112511Oct 22, 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.
• 10112504Oct 22, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a navigation map update 2012 may fail to load. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
• 10112494Oct 18, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.
• 10118645Oct 16, 2012Wheels, Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on Driving Characteristics of Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles and Available Winter Tires.
• 10118643Oct 16, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding Unexpected Loss of Radio Audio (Radio Goes Silent/No Sound) and Other Blackberry Phone - Bluetooth Issues
• 10112482Oct 16, 2012Equipment, Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that paint on roof may appear chipped under the vehicle's luggage rack roof rails. Technician will need to replace both luggage rack roof rail assemblies using current listed part numbers.
• 10084191Oct 16, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding unexpected loss of radio audio (radio goes silent/no sound) and other blackberry phone - bluetooth issues
• 10118638Oct 15, 2012Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on Identifying Non-GM (Aftermarket) Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines Using Tech 2 or GDS 2
• 10118637Oct 15, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the part numbers for the labels.
• 10118635Oct 15, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10118634Oct 15, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the change in automatic transmission add conditions documentation and claim submissions
• 10084683Oct 15, 2012Equipment, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10112468Oct 12, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of Ultraviolet protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are…
• 10112465Oct 11, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a message on the radio "maximum number of phones are currently paired to the vehicle". Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation of the vehicle due to the maximum number of five phones can be paired to a vehicle.
• 10118626Oct 10, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10112461Oct 10, 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.
• 10118623Oct 9, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs offered through GM.
• 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.
• 10247682Sep 1, 2012Equipment. Navigation Radio Radio And Integrated Center Stack
• 10247031Sep 1, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Normal Operating Characteristic Of Sunroof Opens To Vent Position Only.
• 10245321Sep 1, 2012Equipment. Navigation Radio Radio And Integrated Center Stack
• 10071335Sep 1, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10045064Jun 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Cadillac: while driving at highway speeds, clutch pedal may not return to original position, at top or may drop to floor. This is an intermittent situation..
• 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.
• 10037927Dec 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: there is a gear whine from the rear when driving 30-60mph. *rm updated on 6/15/2011. *kb updated 8/1/11. *pe updated 3/12/12.
• 10035986Dec 1, 2011Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. 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.

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