2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV Technical Service Bulletins

996 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10154981Dec 11, 2018Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the GEN I charging system with a GEN II charging system only if vehicles apply within the settings.
• 10154566Dec 6, 2018Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.
• 10155012Dec 5, 2018Equipment, Seats. This informational bulletin provides information for information on passenger presence sensing system (PPS or PSS) concerns with custom upholstery, accessory seat heaters or other comfort enhancing devices.
• 10155011Dec 5, 2018Electrical system. This bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims for module reprogramming and not when replacing a module.
• 10155008Dec 5, 2018Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on The tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• 10154552Dec 3, 2018Engine cooling. This preliminary information document communicates a tip on the way to diagnose possible induction or exhaust air leaks using the evaporative emission cart smoke machine and ultrasonic leak detector tools.
• 10151869Nov 21, 2018Equipment. 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.
• 10151860Nov 19, 2018Seats. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a rattle noise from the second row seat. Technician will need to inspect the striker not aligned properly in latch opening. To repair this condition, rework/adjust the striker in the direction to center it in the latch opening. An adjustable wide mouth metal working tool may be used…
• 10151850Nov 15, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that the 10L90 and 10L80 transmissions have been place on a part restriction. Dealers are to contact the Product Quality Center before replacing the transmission assembly.
• 10155079Nov 7, 2018Equipment. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of A/C Not Cool Due to No Pressure Build.
• 10155101Nov 5, 2018Equipment. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formally known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
• 10155080Nov 1, 2018Equipment. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information pictures of windshield, steering wheel and/or door trim panel for product issues covered under warranty.
• 10149057Oct 29, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with steps to resolve the issue of an oily substance that may be found on the inside windshield surface, and appears to be leaking from the rear view mirror area. Technician will remove the moisture sensor and clean the glass and mounting bracket with alcohol wipe. If the gel separates from the sensor the sensor will need to be replaced.
• 10147401Oct 23, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates
• 10147367Oct 10, 2018Equipment. 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.
• 10147348Oct 3, 2018Fuel 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.
• 10144476Aug 28, 2018Equipment. 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.
• 10144466Aug 21, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that the 10R90 and 10L80 transmissions havebeen place on a part restriction. Dealers are to contact theProduct Quality Center before replacing the transmission assembly.
• 10144464Aug 20, 2018Lane departure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with additional information on the functionality of Lane Keep Assist.Starting with2016 model year Lane Keep Assist Regular Production Option Code (UHX) replaced Lane Departure Warning Regular Production Option Code (UFL). Lane Keep Assist is designed to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle from drifting out of a driving lane that…
• 10187431Aug 8, 2018Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the dehydrator to correct the condition of A/C Inoperative and/or Insufficient Cooling due to the seals going bad within the part.
• 10186122Aug 8, 2018Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the dehydrator to correct the condition of A/C Inoperative and/or Insufficient Cooling due to the seals going bad within the part.
• 10144451Aug 8, 2018Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, An out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure.
• 10143769Jul 20, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that the 10R90 and 10L80 transmissions havebeen place on a part restriction. Dealers are to contact theProduct Quality Center before replacing the transmission assembly.
• 10143758Jul 9, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to tell the difference between the integrated center stack, the radio, the human machine interface, and the vehicle communication interface module. There are pictures of all the individual modules for identification purposes.
• 10143752Jul 3, 2018Visibility (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.
• 10143451Jun 20, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that the torque converters for the 10L80 and 10L90 10 speed transmission are on restriction through the ProductQuality Center. Dealers are advised to contactthe ProductQuality Center if diagnostics has lead to replacement of the transmission torque converter.
• 10143449Jun 20, 2018Equipment. 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.
• 10143443Jun 14, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.
• 10143429Jun 11, 2018Engine, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with steps on how to program an Engine Control Module when getting a Service Programming System error code E4491 or E4423. In some cases Techline Customer Support Center may need to be contacted to resolve the issue.
• 10141371May 23, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Apple USB cable.
• 10141351May 11, 2018Forward collision avoidance. This Preliminary information communicatesa "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 theFAB has been set to "Alert".
• 10141343May 1, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates that some technicians may find no refrigerant or a low refrigerant charge. Engineering is currently investigating this issue.
• 10137599Apr 27, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Audio Volume Stuck High or Low with No DTCs and that this is a normal characteristic.
• 10137524Apr 27, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that the 10R90 and 10L80 transmissions havebeen place on a part exchange. Dealers are to contact theProduct Quality Center before replacing the transmission assembly.
• 10137598Apr 26, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the HMI module to correct a condition of Radio Control (ICS) Display Does Not Remain Off at Times after it Has Been Turned Off in the Radio Settings Menu due to a software concern.
• 10137595Apr 26, 2018Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to test the radios receiver if certain XM channels cut out (mutes) depending on location of the vehicle.
• 10137597Apr 25, 2018Fuel system. This Bulletin provides information for rebuilding fuel injectors in the event of an underhood fuel odor and/or extended cranking condition.
• 10137559Apr 25, 2018Equipment. This bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries.
• 10137556Apr 20, 2018Electrical system. This informational bulletin explains to the dealer how to cover a possible customers mistake when a fuse has been blown.
• 10137589Apr 19, 2018Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
• 10137577Apr 19, 2018Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the memory set module to correct a condition of Personalization Selections Intermittently Missing from Comfort and Convenience Menu due to a calibration concern.
• 10137576Apr 17, 2018Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install an oil cooler line fitting seal, including applying medium strength threadlocker (blue) to the retaining bolt to stop transmission fluid leaking from the transmission oil cooler line retaining bolt passage.
• 10137582Apr 16, 2018Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for new software for the TCM to correct a delayed engagement when performing the garage shift.
• 10137562Apr 13, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This PI bulletin provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and they are normal characteristic.
• 10137487Apr 11, 2018Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides information on Media Disc Player Eject Button and Multifunction Switches 1 and 2 Stay Illuminated After the Ignition Is Turned Off and that this is a normal characteristic.
• 10137558Apr 9, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
• 10137554Apr 9, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
• 10137560Apr 6, 2018Body and structure. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
• 10137561Apr 4, 2018Body 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).
• 10137537Apr 4, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formally known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

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