2003 Cadillac Escalade Technical Service Bulletins

521 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2003 Cadillac Escalade. 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.

• 10022914Oct 4, 2007Electrical system. One of the following concerns when programming the mileage or the hours into an exchange instrument panel cluster that is received from an electronic service center (esc).
• 10022766Sep 26, 2007Electrical system. Blown mbec 1 or lbec 1 fuse.
• 10022482Aug 15, 2007Electrical system. Additional diagnostic for yaw/lat sensor dtc's.
• 10021676Jun 15, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. New design front axle side bearing adjusters.
• 10021673Jun 15, 2007Interior lighting. Ipc backlighting inoperative tbc 2a fuse open.
• 10022470Jun 1, 2007Brakes. Abs light on, dtc's c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. (reground ebcm ground).
• 10021133Mar 13, 2007Brakes. Service brake booster message.
• 10021075Mar 1, 2007Tires. Unable to program tire size in ebcm/vses.
• 10021021Feb 22, 2007Engine cooling. Service vme. Supplement to 00-02-35-003l. Update on new I-shaft.
• 10021019Feb 22, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Slip condition in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th. Damaged 2-4 or 3-4 clutch. *kb updated 10/31/07.
• 10012089Feb 1, 2007Steering. Clunking noise under hood and can be felt in steering wheel. *eh updated *eh updated.
• 10020874Sep 23, 2006Suspension. Left front axle shaft difficult to remove. Axle differential leak seal shaft.
• 10019852Mar 1, 2006Suspension. Revised upper control arm replacement.
• 10013456Feb 1, 2006Air bags. Supplemental inflatable restraint (sir) light on, diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) b0026 and/or b004. To include 2003-2006 chevrolet/gmc full size pickup and utility models.
• 10018544Jan 6, 2006Seats. Heated seat inoperative or shut off in 30 seconds. Diagnostic trouble codes b2435, b2440, b3606 and/or b1825 set in the drivers seat module.
• 10017277Nov 1, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Unwanted operation of rear windows.
• 10011197Nov 1, 2005Suspension. 20 inch wheels and tires available through gmspo. *tt updated.
• 10017203Oct 28, 2005Steering. Steering moan upon right hand turns with 670 gear.
• 10017190Oct 27, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 4l60e, 4l65e replacement valve body gaskets does not seem to fit.
• 10017015Oct 20, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear blower turns on by itself/defaults to high blower speed and/or defaults to full cold.
• 10017764Oct 1, 2005Seats. Unwanted/loose seat movement.
• 10016714Sep 28, 2005Suspension. Automatic level control inoperative due to water ingestion.
• 10016558Sep 22, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Intermittent service 4wd light comes on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0306 or c0308 stored in tccm.
• 10016529Sep 20, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service vme - outside rearview mirror vibration.
• 10015018Sep 1, 2005Equipment. Information on upgrading certain onstar generation 5 analog/digital-ready systems to onstar generation 6 dual-mode (analog/digital).
• 10017380Aug 1, 2005Seats. Intermittent heated seats inoperative, diagnostic trouble code b3941 set.
• 10011232Aug 1, 2005Seats. Memory seat may not return to requested position.
• 10014899May 11, 2005Steering. Steering idler arm inspection procedure.
• 10014870May 11, 2005Engine cooling. 1999 - 2005 gen ii cold engine misfire at idle with possible p0171 and/or p0174.
• 10014853May 11, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0374 or erratic 4wd/awd operation.
• 10017409May 1, 2005Engine cooling. Oil leak under extreme cold temperatures (-34 degrees c) (-30 degrees f) or colder).
• 10017360May 1, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Sunroof jams when closing.
• 10013533Apr 21, 2005Steering. Lack of steering assist or shudder during parking lot type maneuvers.
• 10013523Apr 21, 2005Air bags. Sir light on steady after bulb test and no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
• 10013516Apr 20, 2005Engine cooling. Shudder or bind on truns in 4 hi. *eh updated 03-01-07.
• 10013378Apr 18, 2005Electrical system. Application of horn at horn pad inoperative. Rke function for panic alarm works.
• 10017339Apr 1, 2005Wheels. Handling characteristics of vehicles with 20 inch wheel/tire assemblies installed.
• 10015013Mar 1, 2005Exterior lighting. High intensity discharge (hid) headlamps - disposal instructions.
• 10015008Mar 1, 2005Engine cooling. Revised diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1172 and dtc p2636.
• 10015005Mar 1, 2005Engine cooling. Revised inspection/maintenance (I/m) evaporative emission (evap) system set procedure.
• 10014959Mar 1, 2005Engine cooling. Replacement of connector when replacing fuel tank module/fuel pump module.
• 10014946Mar 1, 2005Brakes. Parts restriction program for vehicle stability enhancement system (stabilitrak).
• 10014945Mar 1, 2005Suspension. Revised front caster and camber adjustment procedure. Original not yet received.
• 10011815Feb 1, 2005Electrical system. Intermittent battery draw.
• 10011756Jan 31, 2005Body and structure. Pop cluck click noise on right or left turns.
• 10011729Jan 31, 2005Engine cooling. Resonance noise at idle.
• 10011692Jan 28, 2005Engine cooling. Misfire at idle cold and possible p0171 and or p0174.
• 10011592Jan 27, 2005Electrical system. Intermittent sir lamp with diagnostic trouble code b0044 or b0026.
• 10012149Jan 1, 2005Tires. Spare tire is different size than other tires. This service bulletin replaces 020310001. *eh update.
• 10012736Oct 1, 2004Steering. Vehicle pulls on breaking acceleration and wanders.

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