2013 Cadillac Escalade Technical Service Bulletins

1,662 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10247675Oct 1, 2013Electrical system. Diagnosing / Troubleshooting Multiple Electrical Concerns / Intermittent No Crank
• 10246632Oct 1, 2013Equipment. PAC Courtesy Transportation Assistance Program
• 10246618Oct 1, 2013Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10245315Oct 1, 2013Exterior lighting. Intellibeam High Beam Control Testing.
• 10245314Oct 1, 2013Electrical system. Diagnosing / Troubleshooting Multiple Electrical Concerns / Intermittent No Crank
• 10112382Oct 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces UV rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces UV rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are Solar glass with a light…
• 10062896Oct 1, 2013Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10032396Oct 1, 2013Electrical system. Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: multiple electrical concerns with dtc c0900 - keywords battery c/k cable clock crank cycle door dimming flicker gage gauge gmc hvac inop inoperative instrument intermittent ipc lock no panel power radio stall start temperature. *pe updated 3/28/11. Model yrs 2007-2009. *pe updated on 6/27/2011 added model yrs 2010-2011. *kb model years added 2012, 2013, and 2014. Updated 12/2/2013
• 10032393Oct 1, 2013Fuel system, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Chevrolet/cadillac/gmc: hybrid driveability or customer concerns of flare, slip, stall at a stop, surge, lack of power, poor fuel economy, reduced ev range/limited electric propulsion, dtc p061b after campaign 09102b or dtc p061b prior to campaign. *pe updated 3/14/11. *pe updated 12/4/2013
• 10113282Sep 27, 2013Exterior lighting. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician how to test the Intellibeam High Beam Control system during daylight hours. The only way to properly test the Intellibeam system is at night time with the vehicle moving.
• 10113256Sep 18, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10113254Sep 18, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the new fluids available for axle service and clarifies usage. Technician will use the chart to determine the proper axle lubricant to use.
• 10113229Sep 4, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Human Machine Interface, Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, display, and Media Disc Players are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10113227Sep 3, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.
• 10254237Sep 1, 2013Body and structure. Wax Coating on Frame Peeling, Metal Shows Corrosion/Rusting.
• 10250085Sep 1, 2013Seat belts. Seat Belt Extender Availability
• 10246572Sep 1, 2013Seat belts. Seat Belt Extender Availability
• 10053864Sep 1, 2013Steering. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/ saturn: there is fluid leaking from power steering system, along a fluid leak in front of vehicle underneath and should be inspected, cleaned and identified before repairing or replacing. Model 2010-14 lacrosse, 2011-14 regal, 2007-14 escalade, suburban, tahoe, yukon, yukon xl, yukon denali, yukon denali xl, 2013-14 xts, 2005-14 malibu, 2007-13 avalanche, silverado, sierra…
• 10113509Aug 30, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM).
• 10113506Aug 28, 2013Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program and Global Warranty Management (GWM) Submission Information.
• 10113502Aug 26, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Brakes, Electrical system, Equipment, Engine…. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
• 10113209Aug 22, 2013Engine, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that a tick ping noise on torque reversal or load. Technician will need to replace the propeller shaft. Technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance if the vehicle was built January 1, 2013 or later.
• 10113199Aug 20, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the OnStar system will not connect. Technician should record module info per the latest version of PIC4310 and contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10113494Aug 19, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on close-coupled converter and engine replacement.
• 10113492Aug 15, 2013Seat belts. This informational bulletin provides information on availability for the seat belt extender.
• 10113191Aug 13, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have a Service Engine Soon lamp, engine misfire on cylinder 1, 4, 6, or 7 and/or tick noise. Technician will follow service information diagnosis first. If service information diagnosis does not isolate the cause of this concern perform a cylinder deactivation active fuel management system compression test in…
• 10113188Aug 12, 2013Steering. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician vehicles with a slight rough idle. Technician should compare the concern with a like vehicle. If the concern is worse than a like vehicle, technician should follow published Service Information diagnosis and repair as necessary.
• 10113483Aug 5, 2013Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information new tire warranty program and global warranty management submission information.
• 10113178Aug 5, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressively applying the throttle, or after making a hard stop followed by an aggressive throttle.
• 10113177Aug 5, 2013Engine, Electrical system. 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.
• 10253408Aug 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Tick/Ping Noise On Torque Reversal Or Load
• 10252870Aug 1, 2013Engine. Engineering Information.
• 10247089Aug 1, 2013Equipment. Rear Video Screens May Not Turn On
• 10113170Aug 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressively applying the throttle, or after making a hard stop followed by an aggressive throttle.
• 10063013Aug 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10113156Jul 29, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that one or both of the roof mounted video screens will not turn on. Technician will need to inspect X206 and X306 for terminal damage or loose connections.
• 10130578Jul 18, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for warranty codes that are generated by EL-50313 midtronics GR8 battery tester/charger.
• 10130572Jul 16, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on poor or no transmitter range when using the remote keyless entry (RKE) and/or remote vehicle start (RVS).
• 10130570Jul 16, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for the PQC assembly replacement process.
• 10130567Jul 12, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on key codes security rules and information on GM key code look up application.
• 10130565Jul 10, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for GM wiring repair.
• 10114179Jul 10, 2013Equipment. 13186 - Service Update (message only). Vehicles that were included in error will be removed.
• 10060007Jul 10, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10130562Jul 9, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on key code security and information on GM key code look up applications.
• 10253604Jul 1, 2013Equipment. Poor Voice Quality During Bluetooth Call or OnStar® Personal Call.
• 10246638Jul 1, 2013Steering. Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Hose During Extreme Low Temperature Conditions
• 10246634Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. Information for Engine Oils Used in 2014 Model Year Vehicles
• 10246630Jul 1, 2013Electrical system. GM Wiring Repair Strategy Information
• 10113120Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have a Service Engine Soon lamp, engine misfire on cylinder 1, 4, 6, or 7 and/or tick noise. Technician will follow service information diagnosis first. If service information diagnosis does not isolate the cause of this concern perform a cylinder deactivation active fuel management system compression test in…
• 10134756Jun 27, 2013Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin a revision for PI0688D to update the Parts and Warranty Information.

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