2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV Technical Service Bulletins

2,067 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV. 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.

• 10080081Jan 29, 2016Equipment. 15577 - customer satisfaction program. Vehicles have an incorrect electrical circuit label on the instrument panel left end cap cover that shows four incorrect fuse positions. This condition could lead to service confusion, and possible improper fuse installation. Fuses protect wiring circuits, and if a higher than required fuse is installed, the circuit wire may fault open or increased risk of fire may result…
• 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)
• 10075739Jan 20, 2016Engine. Some customers may comment about a rough idle and/or vibration at idle in Drive. This condition may be most noticeable following extended driving, while idling at a stop in Drive. May feel like a lopey or lumpy idle, or may be described as a low idle. This condition will not be present in Park, Reverse, or Neutral. There will not be any DTCs with this concern.
• 10114675Jan 19, 2016Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a lifter that has collapsed and is stuck in the lifter bore when completing 15-06-01-002A. Technician will use vice grips with a slide hammer to remove the lifter. Or the technician can use vice grip and a pry bar. If the lifter will not come out the engine will need to be replaced.
• 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
• 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
• 10114341Jan 13, 2016Electrical system. 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. Also perform the Long Range Radar Learn called-out in the Radar Sensor Module - Long Range…
• 10094962Jan 13, 2016Forward collision avoidance. 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. Also perform the long range radar learn called-out in the radar sensor module - long range…
• 10245977Jan 11, 2016Seats. Rattle Noise From Second Row Seat.
• 10112265Jan 8, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from dealers regarding the concern of a bang or loud noise with no forward or reverse ranges
• 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
• 10250067Jan 1, 2016Equipment. Infotainment System Will Not Return to Media After Bluetooth Call Ends
• 10247253Jan 1, 2016Electrical system. Interior Electrical Center Left End Cap Fuse Label Error
• 10115002Dec 29, 2015Engine, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with engine oil consumption. If published Service Information for oil consumption with no fix. Remove the vacuum line from the back of the vacuum pump and inspect for oil. If oil is found then reference the latest version of PIT5361.
• 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.
• 10114995Dec 21, 2015Body and structure, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on a concern of body pressure booming. This concern may be more noticeable when the active fuel management is engages and the engine is in 4 cylinder mode. The roof sheet metal may not be attached to the roof bows any longer. If equipped with a sunroof it may leak or be misaligned with the roof. Technician is to follow the steps to…
• 10114989Dec 21, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician how to diagnose vehicles with the CD player inoperative. If this concern is encountered, cycle the CD player fuse and re-evaluate the concern. If the concern is no longer present, replace the CD player. When the CD player is still found to be inoperative after cycling the fuse follow Service Information diagnostics.
• 10114988Dec 21, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician about vehicles that may have a inoperative radio with Diagnostic Trouble Code U0184 set in modules and unable to communicate with the radio using the scan tool. Technician should remove power from the radio. If the radio starts working with a power cycle advise the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working…
• 10114983Dec 18, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the disc will not eject, unwanted eject, or will not accept a disc. Technician should replace the Instrument Panel Multifunction Switch with the update part number for this concern.
• 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.
• 10114958Dec 11, 2015Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the step needed to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have uneven brake pad wear. Technician will need to inspect and measure the brake pads thickness. Also determine the customer?s driving style. The disc brake pads should only be replaced if the friction surface is worn to within?2.0?mm (0.079?in) of the mounting plates.
• 10114954Dec 9, 2015Fuel system, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0442. Technician will need to review Techlink article from May 2013 titled "Using the Evaporative Emissions System Tester" Technician will need to follow these steps to help diagnose the issue. First after the P0442…
• 10114946Dec 4, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the lower center section of the display will not work when pressed. Technician will need to replace the Integrated Center Stack for this concern.
• 10250048Dec 1, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). Clunking Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turns and/or Bumps
• 10246535Dec 1, 2015Suspension. Clunking Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turns and/or Bumps
• 10201118Dec 1, 2015Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Recovery Process from a Controller Reprogramming Interruption
• 10201117Dec 1, 2015Equipment, Body and structure. Clunking Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turns and/or Bumps
• 10201115Dec 1, 2015Equipment, Other or unknown. OnStar Voice Fallback Number Update
• 10201098Dec 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
• 10190521Dec 1, 2015Suspension. Clunking Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turns and/or Bumps Some customers may comment on a clunking noise originating from the front of the vehicle that is more predominant during turns or traveling over bumps. This may be caused by a damaged stabilizer shaft frame bracket. There have been some cases in which the bracket is cracked, as shown. This condition has been found to be the result of insufficient welds…
• 10190503Dec 1, 2015Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
• 10190387Dec 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Recovery Process from a Controller Reprogramming Interruption During service reprogramming of the T87 TCM, some technicians may notice the TCM may fail during the reprogramming event and become unresponsive to the Service Programming System (SPS), unresponsive to the GDS2 tool. This bulletin addresses corrective actions to attempt to recover the module before declaring the TCM as a bad part and replacing. During…
• 10137258Nov 30, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for technicians on the reuse of fasteners and the proper reading of torque specifications.
• 10115143Nov 30, 2015Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire.
• 10115142Nov 30, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the oil pressure gauge jumps from approximately 40 lb. to 60 lb. The 4.3L (L83), 5.3L (L86), 6.2L (LV3) engines are equipped with a two stage oil pump. Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation for these engines.
• 10137255Nov 25, 2015Tires, Wheels. This informational bulletin provides additional information to the technician on how to check for Tire Radial Force Variations and the difference between balancing a flange and flangeless rim.
• 10115138Nov 25, 2015Equipment, Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer…
• 10137253Nov 24, 2015Engine. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of engine misfire/tick noise, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On, DTC P0300 set.
• 10115128Nov 23, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. Technician should obtain a hand-held GPS unit to test the odometer. If a hand held GPS unit is not available, the only other option is to verify the miles traveled using a surveyor's wheel or a dynamometer.
• 10137249Nov 20, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar cellular communication upgrade.
• 10137246Nov 20, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar cellular communication upgrade.
• 10115125Nov 20, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Human Machine Interface, Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, display, and Media Disc Players are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10115124Nov 20, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 8L90 8 speed automatic transmission restriction has ended.
• 10137245Nov 19, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel regarding original equipment battery part numbers and AC Delco replacement battery approved warranty part numbers.
• 10137237Nov 12, 2015Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin adds the 2016 model year to a communication which provides dealership personnel revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.
• 10137232Nov 12, 2015Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct customer concerns about blank screen after startup and reverse, rear view camera message on, touch screen inoperable, Bluetooth and navigation concerns.
• 10115119Nov 12, 2015Steering, Electrical system, Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician for a reduced power message, steering assist, engine stall or the instrument panel, radio, and or Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning go blank with multiple diagnostic trouble codes. If any of the following diagnostic trouble codes U0073, U0078, U0029, U0028, U0415, U0140, U0126, U0121, U0101, U0100, C0544, U1510, U0073, B127B, B2605…

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