2014 Cadillac ELR Technical Service Bulletins

1,632 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 Cadillac ELR. 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.

• 10162137Jun 17, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides additional information to the technician about how to diagnosis a vehicle that will not shift out of park.
• 10162134Jun 17, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on and may have a loss of propulsion. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0604 set in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module Technician will need to replace the (T6) Power Inverter Module.
• 10162133Jun 17, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0C57, P0C58 and/or P0C62. When the technician has duplicated and is unable to find a repair after checking wiring and following normal diagnosis, please replace the Motor B Position Sensor to resolve the…
• 10162131Jun 17, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are unable to charge the hybrid battery and the malfunction Indicator lamp is illuminated on the Instrument Panel Cluster. Technician may find a current or history code P16C1 or P16C2 set in the Battery Charging Control Module. Technician should update the Battery Charging Control Module with the latest software in…
• 10162130Jun 17, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that will not charge and Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0AA6 and/ or a P1F0E set on 2011-2013 Volt or a P0DAA on 2014 Volt or Cadillac ELR in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2.
• 10162124Jun 13, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
• 10163263Jun 11, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims for module reprogramming and not when replacing a module.
• 10163237Jun 10, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians and customers on steam/vapor coming from the front grille or radiator area.
• 10163215Jun 6, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and 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.
• 10163235Jun 3, 2019Hybrid propulsion system. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a Propulsion Power is Reduced message displayed in the DIC and without DTCs set on higher mileage vehicles by reprogramming the HPCM 2.
• 10162106Jun 3, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2.
• 10161046May 28, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 10161927May 24, 2019Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides diagnostic information for a No Start, Loss or Reduction of Propulsion condition, advising the tech to test the battery packs and not just replace the 12 volt battery.
• 10161904May 24, 2019Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides diagnostic information for a No Start, Loss or Reduction of Propulsion condition, advising the tech to test the battery packs and not just replace the 12 volt battery.
• 10161043May 22, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a no crank with a "Waiting to Initialize" message displayed on the Driver Information Center. Technician may also find a Diagnostic Trouble Code P0AFA in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2.
• 10161932May 21, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
• 10161968May 20, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
• 10161925May 15, 2019Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information to the tech to test the PCV for proper performance before replacing the camshaft cover to correct a MIL On w/DTC P0171.
• 10161902May 15, 2019Electrical system, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information to the tech to test the PCV for proper performance before replacing the camshaft cover to correct a MIL On w/DTC P0171.
• 10161365May 15, 2019Electrical system. Customer Satisfaction. Certain 2013 model year Chevrolet Volt vehicles equipped with a high voltage battery, may have a condition where it could gradually lose the ability to maintain voltage. If battery concerns are not addressed, over time the vehicle could enter a reduced propulsion mode while driving, or lose propulsion, or it may not start. Dealers are to update the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 (HPCM2)…
• 10161000May 13, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have transmission fluid found in the Power Inverter Module aux pump connector. Technician will need to replace the Aux pump with new harness and clean Power Inverter Module connections.
• 10161906May 9, 2019Tires. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
• 10161929May 8, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information to cover GM's policy on performing GM covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada.
• 10160987May 7, 2019Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission.
• 10160983May 6, 2019Equipment, Engine. 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.
• 10160981May 6, 2019Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with some additional steps that are needed to help perform a successful brake bleed on the Chevy Volt or the Cadillac ELR. Technician will need to use the tool J-29532-B to maintain 30 pounds per square Inch during the brake bleeding process.
• 10160980May 6, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary communication provides information to the technician and the customer about vehicles that will not charge at a remote location due to improper operation or not having the proper infrastructure for the 120V charge cord.
• 10161907May 2, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Dealer Case Management (DCM) and Being Prepared for Contacting U.S. Technical Assistance (TAC).
• 10160686Apr 24, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Diagnostic Trouble Code P0606 during normal vehicle servicing procedures such as clearing codes or connecting the 12 volt battery.
• 10160682Apr 23, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
• 10160674Apr 17, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates that a Propulsion Power is reduced message occurs during regular operation, and there are no DTCs present, then contact GM Technical Assistance for direction
• 10160672Apr 16, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Navigation radio does not have a global positioning system location but OnStar is able to accurately locate the vehicle. Technician should check the installation of the COAX cables to be router correctly. Technician will gain access to the Radio or Human Machine Interface depending on the vehicle build. Install…
• 10160668Apr 15, 2019Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have Check Engine Light illuminated with an "Engine Unavailable" and ?Reduced Propulsion? messages on the Driver Information Center. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes a P0AB9 and P0AC4. Technician should not clear any Diagnostic Trouble Codes and ensure Global Diagnostic System…
• 10160666Apr 15, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that First Responder Guides for General Motors vehicles can be accessed via the web at http://www.gmstc.com. or http://www.nfpa.org/
• 10160649Apr 10, 2019Engine, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0497 stored. Technician will inspect all Evaporative Emissions System components and replace any component that is saturated with liquid fuel. Also Evaporative Emissions System lines should be blown out. Insure…
• 10160638Apr 5, 2019Engine cooling, Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a engine noise is sometimes louder than expected. Also will explain the known normal and abnormal reasons why the engine may be louder. When the vehicle speed is between 25-50 miles per hour the road noise does not mask the engine noise this is considered normal. When the vehicle is first started for the…
• 10160633Apr 2, 2019Engine, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
• 10160631Apr 2, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles equipped with absorbent glass mat 12 volt battery. Technician should insure that the EL-50313 Midtronics GR8 battery charger/tester has the current calibrations. When using the battery charger insure that absorbent glass mat and the correct cold cranking amps is selected.
• 10160133Apr 2, 2019Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides normal operating characteristics and diagnostic information on Manual transmissions.
• 10160135Apr 1, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
• 10156956Mar 29, 2019Engine, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that display a ?Propulsion Power is Reduced? in the Driver Information Center when driving in the mountains. Dealer should advise the customer the vehicle should be placed in Mountain Mode on the vehicle when the vehicle has a full charge if their travel plans involve mountainous driving before the next charge event.
• 10158864Mar 26, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm.
• 10158859Mar 25, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on interior cleaning products and what is offered to clean the interiors of GM vehicles.
• 10158855Mar 25, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the dealership with how to prep a vehicle for delivery to the customer to aid in higher CSi scores.
• 10158867Mar 22, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
• 10158861Mar 22, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
• 10158857Mar 22, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for the dealer technician to gather as much information to help aid Engineers by completely filling out requested reports.
• 10158853Mar 22, 2019Tires, Brakes, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when vehicle pulls to the left or right when regenerative braking paddle applied, and/or when brake pedal applied.
• 10158816Mar 20, 2019Electrical system. This Warranty Administration Bulletin Provides High Voltage Battery Exchange Process Information.
• 10156941Mar 20, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician what affects electric range and provides driving tips for better energy efficiency. Vehicles may have an electric range is less than customer expectations or what is being displayed on the in-vehicle display for EV range.

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