2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV Technical Service Bulletins

1,524 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10161881May 21, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides information for new transmission oil to use and a procedure for exchanging the old fluid and adding the new fluid to correct a shake/shudder during light throttle acceleration condition.
• 10161968May 20, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
• 10161019May 15, 2019Forward collision avoidance. This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when the FAB has been set to "Alert".
• 10161010May 13, 2019Body and structure. This Preliminary information communicates that unwanted liftgate opening can occur if the customer leaves a programmed fob in the vicinity of the passive liftgate antenna. If the antenna can locate a programmed fob in said area, the gate will open if the liftgate open switch or hands free sensor is activated.
• 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.
• 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).
• 10160134Apr 30, 2019Engine. This informational bulletin explains the normal noises an engine may make when the ambient temperature outside is cold or the vehicle has sat for a few hours.
• 10160086Apr 26, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information and operating tips for the hands free lift gate.
• 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.
• 10160676Apr 18, 2019Brakes. 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.
• 10160087Apr 18, 2019Equipment, Engine. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to measure vibration and install engine mounts to correct a Rough Idle in Drive concern.
• 10160422Apr 16, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Audio Muting When Listening to Some SiriusXM Channels Due to Interference in Some Geographic Locations.
• 10160667Apr 15, 2019Back-over prevention (rear camera), Electrical system, Lane departure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician for the adaptive cruise control or lane keep assist unavailable message in the driver?s information center after the vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight and high ambient temperatures. The cameras electronic control unit?s internal operating temperature range is -40 degrees Celsius to 85 degrees Celsius.
• 10160120Apr 15, 2019Seats. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of front seat lateral movement and/or click type noise while driving.
• 10160663Apr 12, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with aftermarket USB chargers causing SIR DTC's to set.
• 10160662Apr 12, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the customer the specification for speedometer needle accuracy is +/- 2 MPH at any given speed when looking straight at the needle.
• 10160661Apr 12, 2019Back-over prevention (rear camera), Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have multiple messages on the driver information center Service Parking Assist System, Service Adaptive Cruise Control, Service Surround Vision Camera, and Service Driver Assist Message. The Front park, turn signal, day time running lights, and/or cornering lights may be inoperative. Some fuses may be blown…
• 10160659Apr 11, 2019Electrical system, Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have remote start is inoperative, power lift gate Regular Production Option Code (TB5) is inoperative with the ignition off, Crank no start, Start and Stall, and vehicles equipped with the diesel engine, the blower motor may stay on after the engine is turned off. Technician may find…
• 10160089Apr 10, 2019Brakes. N182202780 - Special Coverage Adjustment. In some circumstances, some 2014-2017 model year Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and GMC Yukon vehicles may have a condition where customers may experience increased brake pedal effort, hard brake pedal, and/or potentially increased stopping distance. The condition is more prevalent at low speed when softly applying…
• 10160646Apr 9, 2019Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have "Service 4 Wheel Drive" message on the Driver Information Center. Provides the technician with additional information to ensure that the TCCM contains the latest software released to address previous issues, also advises of default action changes. Calls out specific circuits to be inspected to help isolate…
• 10160416Apr 8, 2019Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Rear Compartment Floor Stowage Compartment Cover Handle Availability as Service Part.
• 10160125Apr 8, 2019Brakes. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to validate if the parking pawl actuator is not working as intended, causing the parking pawl to engage while driving.
• 10160112Apr 4, 2019Tires, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for 22" accessory wheel/tire usages.
• 10160135Apr 1, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
• 10160132Apr 1, 2019Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 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.
• 10158835Mar 22, 2019Engine. This Bulletin provides the technician with information on how to perform a oil consumption test and a procedure to replace the pistons if found the cause of the oil consumption.
• 10158781Mar 20, 2019Engine, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides diagnostic/inspection information for the air box and air filter seal to correct a MIL and DTCs P0420 and P0430 setting.
• 10156939Mar 19, 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.
• 10158863Mar 15, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new replacement fasteners with "conductive finish".
• 10156933Mar 15, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Product Quality Center part restriction has ended for the 8L45 and 8L90 park actuator rod.
• 10158862Mar 14, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before sold (prepping) to the customer.
• 10158834Mar 14, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to validate if the parking pawl actuator is not working as attended causing the parking pawl to engage while driving.
• 10156929Mar 13, 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.
• 10158865Mar 11, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode On Message Being Displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the Transport Mode message ON and OFF.
• 10156916Mar 8, 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.
• 10158858Mar 7, 2019Fuel system, Equipment. This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.
• 10158866Mar 4, 2019Engine, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to repair the valve lifter oil manifold and/or lifters to correct the customers concern of engine misfire, ticking noise and/or MIL on.
• 10158838Mar 1, 2019Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on a normal engine operating condition for faster emission warm up time.
• 10158827Mar 1, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides information for new transmission oil to use and a procedure for exchanging the old fluid and adding the new fluid to correct a shake/shudder during light throttle acceleration condition.
• 10154638Feb 28, 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.
• 10155073Feb 26, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the dealer with information on what to do when requesting a new key code for the customer.

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