2016 Cadillac CTS Technical Service Bulletins

1,576 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10113978Apr 26, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm.
• 10113980Apr 21, 2017Equipment. ?
• 10114001Apr 20, 2017Forward collision avoidance. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to perform an update on the Radar Sensor Module to reduce possibilities of the Adaptive Cruise Control not working when there are no objects detected.
• 10113983Apr 20, 2017Equipment, Suspension, Engine. This informational bulletin advises the technician not to change the crankshaft balancer if it has the illusion of a wobble or vibration appearance.
• 10114027Apr 19, 2017Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on Non-Design Intent Wheel Lock Nuts and Lug Nuts.
• 10113985Apr 19, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and drain fluids for the transmission to eliminate a shake and/or shudder during a light throttle acceleration between 40 and 128 KM/H (25 and 80 MPH) at a steady state.
• 10113993Apr 18, 2017Equipment. this informational bulletin provides Information on Using MyBuick, MyCadillac, MyChevrolet, and MyGMC Phone Applications to Control GM Accessory Remote Start Kits.
• 10114048Apr 12, 2017Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
• 10114011Apr 11, 2017Engine. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to locate and repair the engine wiring harness if found chaffing against the water outlet bolt boss.
• 10113977Apr 10, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
• 10113994Apr 6, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin explains possible normal condition of a flare from 1st to 2nd, even if the trans had been repaired for the flare and its still noticed.
• 10113979Apr 6, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
• 10113976Apr 6, 2017Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10114049Apr 4, 2017Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on towing/transport recommendations for Cadillac ATS and CTS, to avoid vehicle damage.
• 10114004Apr 3, 2017Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the active shutter wiring harness to correct the codes that may have set .
• 10138085Mar 31, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides a procedure to replace the crankshaft balancer if found the cause of the customers concerns of noises or sparks.
• 10138042Mar 30, 2017Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides additional information on what oil to use in the 2.0L engines to eliminate the risk of engine/piston failure.
• 10138086Mar 29, 2017Suspension. This informational bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operations.
• 10138177Mar 27, 2017Equipment, Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that maynot move after being parked for extended period of time. This issue is due to the fact that the brake pads may have frozen to the vehicle's rotors. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern.
• 10138174Mar 24, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Engine, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressively applying the throttle, or after making a hard stop followed by an aggressive throttle.
• 10138091Mar 21, 2017Electrical system. This PI provides a procedure to check the ground connections at the body studs from the battery and the start stop capacitor.
• 10138074Mar 21, 2017Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on Characteristics of Wide Low Aspect Ratio Tires, Vehicle Pulls Left or Right, Wanders, Follows Depressions in Road Surface, Tramlining.
• 10138069Mar 21, 2017Brakes. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the front and rear brake pads if the front brake pads are found the cause of the squealing or squeaking.
• 10138087Mar 17, 2017Steering. This preliminary information bulletin provides information for diagnosing a power steering fluid leak at the fluid reservoir.
• 10138043Mar 17, 2017Brakes. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply copper paste to the brake calipers to correct a condition of Brake Squeal or Squeak Noise Intermittently on Initial Brake Applies.
• 10138095Mar 16, 2017Engine cooling. This engineering information bulletin ends the need for information from the field on vehicles that have the concern of a noisy water pump.
• 10138060Mar 15, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
• 10138026Mar 13, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin advises the technician not to change the crankshaft balancer if it has the illusion of a wobble or vibration appearance.
• 10138025Mar 13, 2017Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.
• 10138054Mar 10, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on On rare occasions, a security code input message with SPS error code E5659, M5304, and/or M5530 may be displayed in TIS2web when the technician is programming any module. If this concern is encountered, the technician should start by ensuring that the module being programmed is not a used module and that the VIN matches on VIN plate, TIS2web programming screen…
• 10138099Mar 9, 2017Engine cooling. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Oil Leak Between Upper and Lower Oil Pan.
• 10138053Mar 9, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
• 10138014Mar 7, 2017Equipment. This information bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims and how to setup, and reprogram modules.
• 10138039Mar 3, 2017Equipment. This technical bulletin is providing a procedure to reprogram the HMI module to correct multiple conditions including Waiting for Update Media Message, Voice Command For Calling Bluetooth Phone Contacts Inoperative, Intermittent Loss of Rear Camera Gridlines, Service Rear Vision System Message, Radio Turns On Unwanted At Startup, and/or Navigation Radio Destination State Defaults To WV, Intermittent Radio/display…
• 10116609Feb 28, 2017Wheels. This bulletin advises the Service Technician of new longer bolts and lock washers required to be installed during repairs that require the half shaft bolts to be removed or replaced.
• 10116590Feb 28, 2017Seats. This informational bulletin explains not to put anything metal or conductive on the passenger seat or it may set the reminder chime off.
• 10116589Feb 28, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report.
• 10113464Feb 28, 2017Vehicle speed control. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a "ADAPTIVE CRUISE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE" message on the Driver Information Center when attempting to activate the cruise. Technician will need to perform a Multi Axis Sensor yaw rate sensor learn procedure. If needed, also perform the Long Range Radar Learn called-out in the Radar Sensor Module - Long Range…
• 10113460Feb 28, 2017Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the engine stops running after extended idle with shifter in park. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. If the customer exits the vehicle with the fob in their possession while the engine is running and the shifter is left in park, the…
• 10113456Feb 28, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
• 10116600Feb 27, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and drain fluids for the transmission to eliminate a shake and/or shudder during a light throttle acceleration between 48 and 104 KM/H (30 and 65 MPH) at a steady state.
• 10113454Feb 24, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the OnStar module. When performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system.
• 10116637Feb 23, 2017Wheels. This Informational bulletin outlines the recommendations for aluminum and chrome wheel refinishing.
• 10113443Feb 22, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
• 10116611Feb 21, 2017Engine. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install a anti rattle spring on the actuator arm for the turbo and to correct the customers concern of a rattle noise heard from front of the engine.
• 10116605Feb 21, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers required to contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.
• 10113438Feb 20, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that has no XM audio on certain channels but XM channel info is displayed. Technician will need to contact XM and deactivate and activate the module.
• 10113437Feb 20, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an OnStar Turn-By-Turn Navigation the system that is inoperative. Technician verifies there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes are present in the Antilock Braking System and Vehicle Communication Interface Module of the vehicle. If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes found call OnStar using…
• 10113436Feb 20, 2017Steering, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the customer is having that is unwanted. The vehicle may receive an incoming call just like any other phone. Typically the customer will hear the phone ringing in the vehicle. This…
• 10113383Feb 20, 2017Equipment. 44180 02 - Customer Satisfaction. Certain vehicles may have key codes which were inappropriately handled by a third party which could increase the risk of vehicle theft. Dealers are to replace all applicable keys and lock cylinders with new key configurations.

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