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.

• 10252124Mar 21, 2024Body and structure. This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
• 10251890Mar 13, 2024Engine cooling. This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
• 10251888Mar 11, 2024Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 10251889Mar 10, 2024Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
• 10253061Mar 4, 2024Brakes, Fuel system. This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel pressure situation.
• 10253060Mar 4, 2024Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician with a tip when the vehicle stops running after it has been idling for 2.5 hours. This is normal operation of the vehicle built with regular production code BTM and without Regular Production Option Code AVF. If the vehicle was built with regular production code BTM and AVF only has a 1 hour idle time.
• 10251635Mar 4, 2024Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on All hazmat parts being returned to the Warranty Parts Center (WPC) must be shipped using Central Transport. Hazardous materials should never be sent by air transportation to the WPC.
• 10251513Mar 1, 2024Other or unknown. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
• 10250775Feb 22, 2024Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
• 10251704Feb 21, 2024Forward 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".
• 10250505Feb 7, 2024Engine cooling, Fuel system. This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
• 10250503Feb 7, 2024Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
• 10251685Feb 6, 2024Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle. The substance is actually excess assembly grease from the caliper boot and piston installation. This grease can be cleaned off and the rest of the service completed.
• 10250347Feb 2, 2024Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. This Warranty Admin service 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 for Canadian Dealers only.
• 10250006Jan 31, 2024Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates to dealers of a known issue with failed map update
• 10250244Jan 18, 2024Body and structure. This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
• 10249745Jan 18, 2024Body and structure. This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
• 10249743Jan 18, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin advises the technician that the possible cause may not be from a faulty clutch piston or extension housing and to perform testing on transmission for other possible issues, but it still may be possible on high mileage vehicles that orifices in housing may have come dislodged, causing the same customer concern.
• 10249590Jan 16, 2024Equipment. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
• 10249980Jan 12, 2024Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be…
• 10249579Jan 12, 2024Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
• 10249011Jan 12, 2024Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
• 10249535Jan 8, 2024Electrical system. This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
• 10248703Dec 20, 2023Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides service /diagnostic information to aid with a Transmission Harsh 1-2 Shift Upon First Start Up/Shift of the Day Under Light Throttle.
• 10249295Dec 18, 2023Equipment. 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.
• 10248721Dec 18, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin advises the technician that the 6L50 (MYB), 6L80 (MYC) and 6L90 (MYD) Transmission Oil Filter and Seal Kit part number 24236933 is currently transitioning from a kit to the filter (24236517) and seal (24225347) being sold individually.
• 10249294Dec 15, 2023Other or unknown, Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
• 10247552Dec 12, 2023Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
• 10247192Dec 8, 2023Equipment, Engine cooling, Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10247370Nov 27, 2023Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that the part numbers for the internal wiring harnesses for the 8 speed RWD transmissions are not listed in the Electronic Parts Catalog. Technicians are to refer to the information provided in this document to obtain the internal wiring harness part numbers by application.
• 10247352Nov 14, 2023Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10247351Nov 9, 2023Forward 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".
• 10245395Nov 6, 2023Suspension, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling, Wheels, Steering. This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
• 10245250Oct 30, 2023Wheels. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10245194Oct 19, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides service /diagnostic information to aid with a Transmission Harsh 1-2 Shift Upon First Start Up/Shift of the Day Under Light Throttle.
• 10245200Oct 17, 2023Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This information bulletin advises the technician the difference between a welch cap leak and the output seal of the t-case or transmission leaking ATF, causing the customer concern of a Red Fluid Leak from Center of Vehicle Located by Rear of Transmission or Transfer Case Area.
• 10245201Oct 16, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of OnStar Inoperative after Importing Vehicle from Canada to the United States.
• 10244326Oct 11, 2023Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on General Motors Dealership Critical Equipment Requirements and Recommendations.
• 10244274Oct 6, 2023Wheels. This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
• 10244273Oct 6, 2023Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
• 10244315Oct 3, 2023Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on the Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program.
• 10244202Sep 28, 2023Tires, Wheels. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10247780Sep 26, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
• 10247778Sep 26, 2023Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
• 10244201Sep 26, 2023Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
• 10244200Sep 26, 2023Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
• 10244214Sep 21, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
• 10244174Sep 21, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration – Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
• 10242844Sep 8, 2023Engine cooling. This service bulletin explains the difference in oil filters for gas engines with new oil pump control systems and the possibilities of what may happen using the incorrect filter.
• 10243717Sep 5, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration – Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).

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