2006 Cadillac DTS Technical Service Bulletins

723 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2006 Cadillac DTS. 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.

• 10126192Nov 20, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and which labor operations to claim when the concern cannot be duplicated. Also provides information on how to submit claims within the global warranty managment.
• 10126196Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
• 10138197Nov 12, 2012Brakes, Engine, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
• 10137454Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
• 10126200Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a single point reference and strategy document to aid in reducing customer comebacks, and the possibility of buyback situations by outlining specific guidelines, strategy and forms that will assist with this goal, by identifying, clarifying and documenting customer concerns accurately at each service visit.
• 10126198Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
• 10112560Nov 9, 2012Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about brake rotors on new vehicles and replacement parts from General Motors Service Parts Operations. Technician should be advised the costing should not be removed from the brake rotor it will wear off with normal brake usage. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their…
• 10126203Nov 8, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
• 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…
• 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.
• 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.
• 10118626Oct 10, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 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.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 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.
• 10043846May 1, 2012Body and structure. Gm: side door sticks or may intermittently become inoperative from outside door handle in higher temperatures ( replace door latch and handle). This condition may be caused by the flexing of the outside door handle during exposure to elevated surface temperatures. *js update 06/18/2012 *js updated 08/02/2012
• 10037570Apr 1, 2012Body and structure. Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
• 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.
• 10029924Dec 1, 2011Air bags. General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (sir) indicator/lamp on with dtc(s) b0012, b0013, b0016, b0016, b0019, b0020, b0022, b0023, b0026, b0033, b0040, b0042 or b0044 set. This may be caused by a loose, missing, or broken connector position assurance (cpa) retainer at the air bag for the set dtc. Includes trailblazer ext. *pe updated 8/16/10. *pe updated 3/12/12.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 10042164Sep 1, 2011Engine cooling. Cadillac/chevrolet/buick: bulletin on reprogramming procedures on engine control module (ecm) calibration for certain 2006 cadillac, chevrolet and buick models.
• 10039025Apr 1, 2011Latches, locks and linkages. Gm: 2006-2011 cadillac dts. Side doors may stick or not open using the outside door handle in hot weather. The door handle may be flexing due to the outside heat.
• 10038759Apr 1, 2011Electrical system. Gm: onstar is making incomplete calls without the driver knowing. When have a data connection.
• 10013452Apr 1, 2011Body and structure. Floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment. *tt update. *tt updated on 06/30/2011.
• 10038295Feb 1, 2011Other or unknown. Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time.
• 10037358Nov 1, 2010Seats, Steering. Gm: the memory seats may be inoperative with many possible fault codes stored. 2006-2007 dts.
• 10026523Oct 1, 2010Exterior lighting. Cadillac service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Water in headlamps - install new vent tubes of certain limousine/livery vehicles. Vehicles may have a condition in which water may enter the headlamp assemblies. Program is in effect until october 31, 2009. Csc letter was received. Updated 11/6/08. *pe csc letter was received. Updated 3/5/10. *pe updated 5/11/11.
• 10036324Sep 1, 2010Engine cooling. Pontiac/saturn/buick/gmc/chevrolet/cadillac/hummer: vehicle start and stalls after theft deterrent module replacement. Model years 2006-2011. Does not apply to vehicles with keyless access system.
• 10036550Jun 1, 2010Electrical system. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. Vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; speedometer and tachometer freeze while driving.
• 10034404Feb 1, 2010Air bags, Seat belts. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: airbag light on, dtc b0071 and b0081 set (diagnose and replace right front seatbelt buckle, if necessary). Upon investigation, the technician may find dtc b0071 set in the passenger presence system (pps) and a dtc b0081 in the sensing and diagnostics module (sdm).
• 10032430Sep 1, 2009Brakes, Electronic stability control. Buick/cadillac: stabilitrak not ready displayed. The stabilitrak not ready is displayed on the driver's information center (dic).
• 10030427Sep 1, 2009Body and structure. Cadillac: door will not open from the outside. Its more noticeable during hot weather. The cause may be the outside door handle material is flexing when it is pulled. *pe updated 3/24/10.
• 10026688Oct 1, 2008Engine, Electrical system. Gmc: hard to start, guages inop, warning messages (inspect under rear seat).
• 10026792Sep 1, 2008Exterior lighting. Cadillac service campaign: see document search button for owner letter.water in headlamps-install new vent tubes. Certain vehicles may have a condition in which water may enter the headlamp assemblies in limousine/livery vehicles. Csc letter was received.
• 10022428Sep 1, 2008Engine cooling. Engine power reduced or starting disabled service throttle. *kb updated 11/25/08.
• 10026106Jul 1, 2008Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Gmc: the windshield wiper washers turn on by themselves.
• 10026687Jun 1, 2008Electrical system, Air bags, Equipment. Gmc: service air bag; sir indicator on (dtc b0012, b0013, b0019, b0020). The sir indicator is on and the driver information center (dic) displays service air bag.
• 10025421Apr 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Diagnostic information on mh1, mn8, mt1, m15 transmission slips, will not shift or may overheat, ses/mil may be illuminated, dtcs p0218, p0894 set. *pe updated 8/12/08.
• 10024583Mar 1, 2008Exterior lighting. Headlamp flicker - 2006-2007 cadillac dts built before june 19, 2007.
• 10024582Mar 1, 2008Latches, locks and linkages. Trunk opens when rvs button is pressed.
• 10024529Mar 1, 2008Fuel system. Fuel gauge reading is inaccurate or inconsistent.
• 10023996Dec 1, 2007Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear door window opens by itself.
• 10023738Dec 1, 2007Electrical system. No start gauges inop warning messages (insp near park brake)
• 10023726Dec 1, 2007Brakes. Service stabilitrak c0186 c0196.

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