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.

• 10083080Aug 15, 2016Engine cooling. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have low oil pressure message. Technician may also find a diagnostic trouble code p0521 in the engine control module. Technician should follow all published service information diagnosis.
• 10082865Aug 15, 2016Seat belts. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reposition the front seat belt latch plate for concerns regarding the seat belt webbing or latch plate coming twisted.
• 10083065Aug 12, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician with the revised license plate bracket installation instructions. Technician will not use the rivets that are included in the trunk bag for installing the front license plate mounting package regular production option code (vk3). If bolts and u-nuts are included in the trunk use those to install the bracket.
• 10083061Aug 12, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician when the customer comments that their digital vehicle speed display is showing a different speed than the analog vehicle speed display. There may be up to 2 miles per hour difference between the digital and analog vehicle speed displays.
• 10082873Aug 12, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to repair a ground issue that may cause the start/stop to malfunction and the mil to turn on.
• 10082822Aug 12, 2016Electrical system, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on how to test a battery and what is needed to warranty a battery.
• 10082863Aug 9, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for ignition key, fob, key tags and key rings configuration for various vehicles and applying a qr code sticker or barcode sticker to the fob.
• 10082447Aug 8, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains a possible normal whining noise from the balance shaft chain if the vehicle has less than 10,000 miles on it.
• 10083131Aug 5, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with steps on how to program an engine control module when getting a service programming system error code e4491 or e4423. In some cases techline customer support center may need to be contacted to resolve the issue.
• 10126134Aug 3, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. 15828 - Service Update. Vehicles, may have a condition where an engine stall could occur at a low RPM, particularly with simultaneous depression of the accelerator and brake, or when accelerating on an incline. Dealers will update the engine control module and transmission control module calibrations.
• 10083141Aug 3, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communicates the steps to diagnose the concern of p0264 or p0265 along with p0300 on these particular vehicles, it also explains the inspection and repair steps to ensure the correct repair on these vehicles for this concern. The technician is to inspect for an injector wire chafing on the coolant outlet housing base.
• 10082860Aug 3, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on gm does not approve the use of “clipping” to repair collision damage to vehicles. Gm has not tested or validated a “clipped vehicle” repair; therefore, gm cannot endorse this type of repair or confirm the crash performance during a subsequent collision.
• 10082437Aug 3, 2016Air bags. This informational bulletin provides information on locating and reconnecting airbag connectors that are not fully seated to correct a customer concern of an airbag warning lamp illuminated, or one, or more, airbag dtc(s) set.
• 10083069Aug 2, 2016Seats. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that some customers may comment on the operation of their haptic seat during a lane keep assist event. Lane keep assist works differently than lane departure warning. The lane keep assist icon is solid amber, forward camera module is actively commanding a torque to electronic power steering. This means that the driver should also feel some feedback…
• 10082861Aug 2, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the transport mode on message displayed in the dic due to vehicles shipped over long distances outside the u.s. And canada.
• 10082823Aug 2, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains the use of diesel fuel additives in an engine, are not required unless the customer desires additives to prevent fuel concerns depending on fuel or temperature related conditions.
• 10082814Aug 2, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
• 10082422Aug 2, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides diagnostic tips to help correct multiple concerns regarding the usb port being inoperative or unable to play music through the usb port.
• 10126130Aug 1, 2016Electrical system. 49070 - Service Update. After the ignition is cycled to ?ON?, and during bulb check, the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) feature may set a short to ground fault and become unavailable for an ignition cycle. The failure is only noticeable to the driver when the feature does not function and the driver presses the switch. Upon doing so, ?Lane Keeping Assist Unavailable? will be displayed in the driver information center…
• 10082820Aug 1, 2016Engine. This informational bulletins provides information on the intake manifold inspection/replacement after servere internal engine damage.
• 10126063Jul 12, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
• 10126062Jul 11, 2016Brakes. This informational bulletin provides information on installing the correct tires for vehicles with the condition of under hard acceleration at higher speeds, the traction control light will flash. Or, they may come in for ABS or general handling/braking concerns.
• 10100822Jul 11, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides the technician with what may happen to an engine due to lack of maintenance.
• 10100806Jul 11, 2016Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the valve lifter oil manifold and the lifters to correct the customers concern of engine misfire, tick noise and mil on.
• 10089108Jun 30, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the hmi module to correct a condition of gps inoperative, red line across gps indicator or the location is stuck in warren michigan.
• 10097193Jun 28, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the stator shaft support to correct customer concern on a delayed engagement when the transmission is shifted from park to reverse or park to drive after the vehicle has been sitting with the engine off due to the torque converter draining the transmission fluid back into the transmission pan.
• 10089044Jun 28, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information on transmissions with harsh shifts after mileage accumulation without previous repairs and/or calibration updates.
• 10088925Jun 28, 2016Equipment, Fuel system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the fuel feed line for conditions related to lack of power on hard acceleration.
• 10074343Jun 28, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the stator shaft support to correct customer concern on a delayed engagement when the transmission is shifted from park to reverse or park to drive after the vehicle has been sitting with the engine off due to the torque converter draining the transmission fluid back into the transmission pan.
• 10080920Jun 27, 2016Equipment, Seats. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that some customer may comment on the operation of their haptic seat during a lane keep assist event. Lane keep assist works differently than lane departure warning. The lane keep assist icon is solid amber, forward camera module is actively commanding a torque to electronic power steering. This means that the driver should also feel some feedback…
• 10088722Jun 15, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This technicial bulletin provides a procedure on a revised calibration due to software anomaly to correct check engine light illuminated after using the manual paddle shift levers.
• 10081022Jun 14, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that ,when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests.
• 10094784Jun 13, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This engineering informational bulletin is ending the need for information from the field of vehicles with the condition of bang or loud noise with no forward (drive) or reverse ranges.
• 10089247Jun 10, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of floor mats.
• 10097195Jun 8, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the air box and air filter seal and replace if necessary to correct a customer concern that the malfunction indicator light (mil) is illuminated due to excessive sand and/or debris entering the air filter box and bypassing the seal of the air filter causing damage to the ho2 sensor and the catalytic converter to become blocked with sand and debris particles.
• 10089392Jun 8, 2016Seat belts, Air bags. 44240 - special coverage. For vehicles equipped with a haptic seat option (rpo ufl or uhx) and a non-motorized seat belt retractor (rpo ax7), the airbag warning light may be illuminated due to a potential fault with the driver’s side diagnosable buckle switch. If this airbag light illuminates, and has diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b0072 set, it may be related to the driver’s side diagnosable buckle switch, and…
• 10089201Jun 8, 2016Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on using gm service policies and procedure manual that represent key gm requirements for service operations.
• 10078432Jun 8, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the air box and air filter seal and replace if necessary to correct a customer concern that the malfunction indicator light (mil) is illuminated due to excessive sand and/or debris entering the air filter box and bypassing the seal of the air filter causing damage to the ho2 sensor and the catalytic converter to become blocked with sand and debris particles.
• 10089332Jun 2, 2016Electrical system. 43880 - service update. For vehicles equipped with a start/stop engine control option (rpo kl9), the system level interactions related to the transition of run/crank and accessory inputs to the engine control module (ecm) during a crank event are compromised. This results in communication issues between the ecm and the intelligent battery sensor. The check engine light will illuminate and the start/stop system is…
• 10114105May 31, 2016Engine, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying non-GM (aftermarket) engine calibrations for gasoline engines using Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 10114108May 27, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on the need to perform a Battery Sensor Module learn procedure after a stop/start system repair or after any repair where the 12V battery negative cable has been disconnected.
• 10078923May 26, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with information on the proper washing of the bright aluminum moldings to avoid the moldings from getting damaged. It is recommended that a non-alkaline solution be used for preparation & washing of the bright aluminum moldings.
• 10114101May 25, 2016Wheels. This informational bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening or re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed.
• 10078921May 24, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with a diagnostic aid for identifying infotainment components on the vehicles to ensure that the correct component is ordered or replaced and the correct labor code is used for warranty submission.
• 10118547May 20, 2016Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on the temporary tire flat spotting condition.
• 10114107May 20, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on service programming system (SPS) errors.
• 10078915May 20, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that vehicles equipped with an 3.6l engine regular production option code lgx as part of our ongoing quality improvement efforts the engine is being placed on restriction. Dealer will need to call product quality center for assistance.
• 10078913May 20, 2016Steering. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with a diagnostic tip for vehicles with intermittent no crack with a "turn steering wheel start vehicle again". If there is a diagnostic trouble code b305a stored history in the body control module it may have been caused by a bound up steering wheel. Review the owner’s manual starting the vehicle messages section with the customer.
• 10114111May 17, 2016Electrical system. This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from the dealers on a customer concern that one of the USB ports is not charging, allowing data to transfer.
• 10078885May 17, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with the diagnosis and repair steps for a vehicle with a check engine light on with diagnostic trouble code p015b or a reduced engine power message with diagnostic trouble code p1101. Technician should look for a missing or damaged o-ring seal in the charge air cooler coupler.

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