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.

• 10096046Feb 23, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps need to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have stalling shudder and/or hard shifting into 1st gear or reverse vibration on launch (with excessive crankshaft end play). Technician will test to determine if the crank shaft end play is within specification 0.0015–0.0086 inch.
• 10116912Feb 22, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides Information Regarding Servicing Components Located Near SIR Components and how to properly disable the SIR system for repairs at or near
• 10116899Feb 16, 2016Body and structure. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to Water Test, Apply Sealer at Laser Braze to the vehicle that has the conditon of a Wind Noise and/or Water Leak at Front Roof or Windshield, Water Running Down Interior A-Pillar
• 10116898Feb 16, 2016Seats. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to free the seatback panel from the stuck position for concerns regarding the power seatback stuck in the full forward/rearward position
• 10095583Feb 15, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician with the steps need to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a concern with navigation icon not showing the correct location then jumping to the correct location. The position indicator may show the vehicle turning in the opposite direction or may show the vehicle traveling off the road. Technician will inspect the human machine…
• 10116892Feb 12, 2016Engine cooling. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have a concern on Bang or Loud Noise with No Forward (Drive) or Reverse Ranges
• 10116891Feb 12, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm (U.S. Only)
• 10116890Feb 12, 2016Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
• 10116888Feb 11, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Unscheduled Supplemental Services (Including Flushing Services and Additives) and Proper Use of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules (U.S. Only)
• 10116886Feb 11, 2016Air bags. This informational bulletin provides information on Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Seat Belt Reminder Chime and Passenger Airbag Indicator On or Set DTC B101D When Electronic Devices or Conductive Objects are Placed on Front Passenger Seat
• 10096026Feb 11, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.
• 10095559Feb 11, 2016Electrical system, Brakes. This preliminary information communication advises the technician during a parallel parking maneuver, the vehicle will park between cars but only slightly into the spot. Also during a perpendicular parking maneuver, the system may indicate an open parking space but try to park next to the open spot. Dealer should reprogram the k182 park assist control module with the latest calibration.
• 10116878Feb 9, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides Information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and Instrument Panel Clusters (IPCs)
• 10095543Feb 9, 2016Equipment, Steering, 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…
• 10116874Feb 8, 2016Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
• 10096184Feb 8, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that after replacing the instrument panel cluster the exchange center is unable to program the actual mileage on the odometer or the actual mileage is unknown. Dealer will need to follow dealer to the general motors service policies and procedures manual section 5.2.4 odometer servicing.
• 10116872Feb 5, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove door trim panles and replace chime speaker pigtail connectors for vehicles with the condition of intermittent loss of chime from speaker
• 10116871Feb 5, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on how to properly repair rust on the hem flange on doors for vehicles that have the condition of rust showing at hem flange
• 10096057Feb 2, 2016Engine cooling. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have a rattle coming from the turbo on a cold start. If the technician has verified the rattle noise when cold is from the turbocharger, and the noise is unforced, there is a revised part available for this concern.
• 10112302Jan 28, 2016Seats, Air bags. This informational bulletin provides Information on Passenger Presence Sensing System (PPS or PSS) Concerns with Custom Upholstery, Accessory Seat Heaters or Other Comfort Enhancing Devices
• 10112299Jan 27, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)
• 10112297Jan 26, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on a learn procedure on the battery sensor module on vehicles that have conditions of Stop/Start System is Inoperable After a System Repair and No DIC Message or DTC is Set
• 10112288Jan 25, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This informational buleltin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares and information on transmission fast learns
• 10252174Jan 22, 2016Equipment. Radio Inoperative with No Communication and DTC U0184
• 10112286Jan 22, 2016Engine, Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on a turbocharger wastegate brief rattle or tick when revving engine in park or neutral being a normal characteristic and should not have any parts replaced
• 10112282Jan 21, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on replacing the stator shaft support for vehicles with the condition of a delayed engagement after sitting with the engine off.
• 10112277Jan 19, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to update your apple product to the latest software version to correct a condition of infotainment system will not return to media after bluetooth call ends
• 10075743Jan 19, 2016Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10075724Jan 18, 2016Vehicle speed control, Electrical system. A customer may comment they receive an "ADAPTIVE CRUISE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE" message on the DIC when attempting to activate the cruise. Other possible messages may include, Park Assist Symbols Unavailable, Lane Departure Warning Unavailable and Rear Auto Braking Unavailable. If normal diagnostics lead to a concern that can be duplicated and there are no DTCs present, the concern is most commonly caused by one…
• 10112272Jan 14, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.
• 10246963Jan 13, 2016Equipment. Changing Turn-By-Turn Voice Response To Metric Or English Units
• 10075745Jan 11, 2016Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10112264Jan 7, 2016Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information on removing paint stains on the under side of protective shipping film
• 10112261Jan 4, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information regarding Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules
• 10250074Jan 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares
• 10250069Jan 1, 2016Engine cooling. Delayed Engagement After Sitting With Engine Off
• 10250067Jan 1, 2016Equipment. Infotainment System Will Not Return to Media After Bluetooth Call Ends
• 10250062Jan 1, 2016Engine cooling. Coolant Leak Originating from Radiator Hose Clamp or Lower Water Pump Inlet Pipe
• 10250061Jan 1, 2016Body and structure. Seatback Stuck in Full Forward Position
• 10246561Jan 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares
• 10246556Jan 1, 2016Engine cooling. Delayed Engagement After Sitting With Engine Off
• 10246549Jan 1, 2016Engine cooling. Coolant Leak Originating from Radiator Hose Clamp or Lower Water Pump Inlet Pipe
• 10246548Jan 1, 2016Seats. Seatback Stuck in Full Forward Position
• 10114999Dec 23, 2015Brakes, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers may inquire about a section in their owner's manual that addresses the use of high temperature brake fluid that should be used in their car during track use. Racing brake fluid has dry boiling points that are well above the specs of standard DOT 3 (401°) or DOT 4 (446°) brake fluid.
• 10075719Dec 23, 2015Engine, Electrical system. Some customers may comment that the message “Stop/Start System Disabled” appears on the DIC. There may be a poor ground terminal connection at G400.
• 10114996Dec 22, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that on November 18th, 2014, part number 23248791 (Wireless Charging Module) will be placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10114984Dec 18, 2015Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a squeak or squeal noise when the brakes are used. The brake noise is normal with all braking systems and differences in loading, type of driving, or driving style can make a difference in brake wear on the same make and model vehicle.
• 10114977Dec 18, 2015Equipment. 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.
• 10089505Dec 17, 2015Engine. 22150 - service update. This bulletin provides a service procedure to reprogram the engine control module (ecm) on certain 2016 model year cadillac ats or cadillac cts vehicles equipped with 3.6l hfv6 engine (rpo lgx). These vehicles may experience a flashing malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with an engine misfire dtc which could result in reduced engine performance and/or permanent engine damage.
• 10089438Dec 17, 2015Engine. 22150 - service update. This bulletin provides a service procedure to reprogram the engine control module (ecm) on certain 2016 model year cadillac ats or cadillac cts vehicles equipped with 3.6l hfv6 engine (rpo lgx). These vehicles may experience a flashing malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with an engine misfire dtc which could result in reduced engine performance and/or permanent engine damage.

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