2017 Cadillac CTS Technical Service Bulletins

1,397 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 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.

• 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.
• 10113874Apr 18, 2017Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a rattle or flutter noise from the supercharger tensioner and belt. Dealer shouldReplace the supercharger belt with aGates Belt P/N K080852HD.
• 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.
• 10113864Apr 10, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a radio freezing, blank radio display, SXM radio shows ” SXM Tuner Initializing”, “Climate off” message when using the climate controls, and or no audio from the radio until the source is changed. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and…
• 10113863Apr 10, 2017Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicatesCustomers may comment on a Scraping or Moan Noise heard during engine idle. Caused by theSupercharger Idler Pulley flipped 180 degrees on Idler. Advised to replace theReplace Idler Assembly – P/N 12668046 (#8)
• 10113996Apr 7, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the TCM to correct the DTC set.
• 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.
• 10113859Apr 5, 2017Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have extended or long crank time during cold ambient air temperatures. Direct Injection systems run at higher pressures, and the mechanical pump on the engine must build up the required pressure before the first injection event occurs. Direct Injection engines may have slightly longer cold crank times than that of…
• 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.
• 10126028Mar 23, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. 17098 - Service Update. Certain vehicles may have a condition where a false failure action is being taken when it is not required. This condition can result in the transmission holding the last known safe gear for 6 seconds. A malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is set when this default happens more than 2 times, and reduced propulsion can happen for all 8-speed transmission applications. Dealers will reprogram the…
• 10126027Mar 23, 2017Fuel system. 17096 - Service Update. Certain vehicles, may have a condition in which the engine air filter element does not have glue beads across the paper pleating. If this condition is present the pleats can fold over on themselves during high-RPM aggressive driving, and restrict the airflow, which may collapse the air duct and cause the engine to stall.
• 10138172Mar 21, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a radio freezing, blank radio display, SXM radio shows ” SXM Tuner Initializing”, “Climate off” message when using the climate controls, and or no audio from the radio until the source is changed. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and…
• 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.
• 10116662Mar 20, 2017Engine. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose the concern and the steps to repair the concern. Customer hears a rattle or ticking noise that is louder inside the vehicle than outside. A-This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have rattle or ticking noise that is louder inside the…
• 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.
• 10113478Feb 24, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that when adjusting the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning controls the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning display is blank and/or various selections missing from radio Settings menu intermittently. Technicians will find the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning does change but the lower radio display is blank. Technician will need to…
• 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.
• 10116603Feb 22, 2017Air bags. This informational bulletin provides an upate for Cause information on Airbag Warning Lamp Illumination Condition.

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