2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT Technical Service Bulletins

1,089 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT. 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.

• 10130645Apr 19, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 13-00-89-004 to update car issues information for reference information/bulletin PI0746C.
• 10112988Apr 19, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have at times the XM Traffic or Weather for the local area takes several minutes to update and may read "NO DATA" or "UPDATING" during that time. Technician should be advised that Traffic and Weather data from local reporting stations and then send the updated info process may take up to 24 minutes.
• 10112973Apr 16, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that for no reason the alarm will go active. Technician will need to use a scan tool to verify that the alarm was activated by the inclination sensor. If the trigger is the inclination sensor, inspect the sensor's mounting location. Technician will need to relocate the sensor if it is attached to the driver's side lower…
• 10130631Apr 15, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 03-06-03-003B to add the 2010-2014 model years, update the Attention statement, change the terms Claim Type B to Claim Type ZPTI, GM Dealer to GM Service Agent, Repair Order to Job Card, Warranty Claim to Warranty Transaction, and to update the Procedure Information for submitting Vehicle Repairs from WINS to Global Warranty Management (GWM).
• 10130628Apr 11, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 12-04-21-001A to add the 2013 model year, clarify the information from the previous bulletin and to add data throughout. The document should be reviewed and treated as new information.
• 10130627Apr 11, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 99-04-20-002G to add 2013-2014 model years.
• 10130619Apr 8, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 10-00-89-017Z to include updated information.
• 10112958Apr 5, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have low oil pressure, no oil pressure, and/or engine noise. Technician will need to replace the oil pump, flush the oil cooler lines.
• 10130611Apr 3, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin is for information on COAX Repair Kit Availability. Revised from PI0572A
• 10247111Apr 1, 2013Electrical system. Unwanted Alarm Sounding (GM Accessory Inclination Sensor Mounting)
• 10112949Apr 1, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a radio display that will show "LOCKED" or "THEFT LOCK". Technician will need to replace the radio If the radio stills displays "LOCKED" or "THEFT LOCK" after SPS programming.
• 10134684Mar 27, 2013Body and structure. This bulletin provides a procedure to replace the door panel retainers if the customers concern is a rattle noise or gap.
• 10134682Mar 27, 2013Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides information on Vehicle Software Enhancements for 2014 and prior GM Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks.
• 10134681Mar 26, 2013Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on clarification of use-dealer empowerment labor operations and customer enthusiasm.
• 10134676Mar 25, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on powertrain and various electronic/electrical control issues.
• 10112935Mar 25, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down, remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle.
• 10134672Mar 22, 2013Seats. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper cleaning products for GM hard or plastic surfaces, seats carpet, vinyl.
• 10134671Mar 22, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Tires. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on aftermarket ALSL or DLC devices causing multiple issues due to suspected tampering.
• 10112926Mar 20, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have navigation or radio screen is blank or flashes on and off, no sound from speakers, and rear DVD screen inoperative. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B1265, B1288, or B1289. Technician will need to repair circuit 7066.
• 10134662Mar 19, 2013Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information of suspected tampering or vehicle modifications for non-GM (Aftermarket) engine and transmission calibrations for V6 and V8 gasoline engines Using Tech 2® or global diagnostic system 2 (GDS 2)
• 10134652Mar 11, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on fix it right for first time issues.
• 10134646Mar 5, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to adjust the transmission dipstick tube and/or install the transmission fluid filler tube sleeve to eliminate a tick, buzz or rattle noise from the front of dash, transmission filler tuber cracked or broken.
• 10134640Mar 4, 2013Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on the appearance of chromed aluminum wheels due to chemical staining, pitting corrosion and/or spotted.
• 10245804Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Aftermarket ALDL or DLC Interface Devices Causing Multiple Issues
• 10112885Feb 26, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that a noise or a vibration in the vehicle that seems to be abnormal may not have been there when the vehicle was purchased. Technician should look for Non - General Motors aftermarket accessories installed on the vehicle that can cause these issues.
• 10112865Feb 18, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a radio display that will show "LOCKED" or "THEFT LOCK". Technician will need to replace the radio If the radio stills displays "LOCKED" or "THEFT LOCK" after SPS programming.
• 10112864Feb 18, 2013Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10112857Feb 13, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that, when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests.
• 10112842Feb 4, 2013Engine, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on at low mileage. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and or P0430 stored. Technician should be advised that the catalytic converter efficiency Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and P0430 are disabled for the first…
• 10245777Feb 1, 2013Electrical system, Engine, Other or unknown. New Service Cam Bearings For Gen IV V8 Engines
• 10043850Feb 1, 2013Steering. Gmc: hydraulic power steering leak at hose connection to steering rack. All potential leaks should be completely cleaned and indentified before attempting to repair or replace any power steering components. *js updated 4/22/13.
• 10112763Jan 31, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a cold air leak on the front passenger side while driving. Technician will need to use black RTV silicone and apply over the seam between the upper and lower Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning case halves.
• 10133152Jan 28, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the replacement process for the product quality center.
• 10133151Jan 28, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information for service agents not required to contact product quality center for CNG, LPG or gasoline engine, transmission and/or transfer case.
• 10133149Jan 28, 2013Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on suspected tampering due to aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices causing multiple issues.
• 10133148Jan 28, 2013Engine. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install AFM oil deflector, rocker arm cover-left bank and clean carbon from cylinder due to engine oil consumption on aluminum block/iron block engines.
• 10133147Jan 28, 2013Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on tire radial force variation.
• 10133146Jan 28, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This technical bulletin provides a procedure for adding double sided tape on the right and left windshield side reveal moldings to remove tapping, clicking or ticking type noise.
• 10133143Jan 25, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on suspected tampering on vehicles modifications for identifying non GM ECM calibrations.
• 10112737Jan 23, 2013Electrical 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 miles per hour at any given speed when looking straight at the needle.
• 10133130Jan 16, 2013Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information pre-painting/cleaning process for TPO plastic fascias.
• 10133125Jan 14, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a update for the Electronic Component Exchange Program (U.S. and Canada Only)
• 10112702Jan 8, 2013Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0300-P0308.
• 10133117Jan 3, 2013Engine. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install the updated valve cover for models built with the prior date listed to correct oil consumption of vehicles with higher mileage.
• 10247747Jan 1, 2013Electrical system. Speedometer Needle Accuracy Information
• 10247092Jan 1, 2013Electrical system. Speedometer Needle Accuracy Information
• 10112697Dec 27, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0300-P0308.
• 10138538Dec 20, 2012Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on GM vehicles including information regarding the differences of the Dexos oils.
• 10113849Dec 20, 2012Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on GM vehicles including information regarding the differences of the Dexos oils.
• 10138554Dec 19, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletins provides information regarding the release of a new designed HVAC blower motor assembley. The bulletin provides information on how to correctly install the parts to function as intended.

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