2015 Cadillac Escalade Technical Service Bulletins

2,407 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 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.

• 10114656Aug 10, 2015Equipment, Engine. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician before replacing the crankshaft to review the following. Dealer should complete the Service Information diagnostics and the Cost Comparison Worksheet for Assembly Repair vs. Replacement. Technician will use the latest version of 09-06-04-026G to verify the Engine Control Module calibration is not an aftermarket calibration.
• 10089829Aug 7, 2015Equipment. 15155 - customer satisfaction program. Certain 2015 model year cadillac escalade, cadillac escalade esv, chevrolet silverado crew cab, chevrolet suburban, chevrolet tahoe, gmc sierra crew cab, gmc yukon, and gmc yukon xl vehicles may have a condition that can allow water to leak into the vehicle’s roof-mounted antenna.
• 10114650Aug 6, 2015Equipment. 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.
• 10113796Aug 6, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of GM floor mats.
• 10114647Aug 5, 2015Engine, Fuel system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have extended or long crank time during cold ambient air temperatures. Direct Injection systems run at higher pressures, and the mechanical pump on the engine must build up the required pressure before the first injection event occurs. Direct Injection engines may have slightly longer cold crank times than that of…
• 10114645Aug 4, 2015Fuel system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0089, P127C, P127D, P0192, P0193, P228C, P228D, and P006C. Technician should follow published Service Information diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Codes that are stored. If Service Information does not lead…
• 10113792Aug 4, 2015Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
• 10114642Aug 3, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will check Global Warranty Management system for customer satisfaction program 15086 status. If the status of the customer satisfaction program 15086 was not completed follow the steps to get the Telematics…
• 10113788Aug 3, 2015Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 10113787Aug 3, 2015Seat belts. This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button sticking.
• 10059122Aug 1, 2015Steering, Electrical system. Cadillac: certain vehicles have a service procedure provided regarding the improvement of 360 degree camera's clarity by inspecting and replacing the battery, if necessary and repairing and inspecting and repairing any clicking noise in steering column. Model 2015 escalade, escalade esv.
• 10059069Aug 1, 2015Engine. Cadillac/gmc/chevrolet: on some suvs, when shifter in park position and have been idling for 2 hours or more, the engine would stop running. Model 2015 escalade (all), tahoe, suburban, yukon (all).
• 10059065Aug 1, 2015Engine. Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac: information provided on some vehicles and suv, for replacement of crankshaft, for engine repair and oil tank and lines would be replaced on dry sump engines when repairing and/or replacing. Model 2014-16 corvette, silverado, sierra, 2016 cts-v, 2015-16 escalade, suburban, tahoe, yukon, yukon xl.
• 10058785Aug 1, 2015Equipment. Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: tsb has an owner's notification letter. Select document search button below. Water is leaking on to roof mounted antenna and is preventing onstar system to determine location of vehicle by disabling compass, xm radio system, navigation. Model 2015 escalade, escalade esv, silverado crew cab, suburban, tahoe, sierra crew cab, yukon, yukon xl.
• 10114640Jul 31, 2015Steering. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a grind, pop, shudder or bind feeling/noise in the steering column when turning left or right. Technician will inspect for the lower column bearing to be out of position and the upper intermediate steering shaft to lower column shaft bolt and nut may be contacting the…
• 10138154Jul 30, 2015Equipment, Electrical system, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on properly maintaining vehicles in dealer inventory.
• 10114639Jul 30, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will use Global Diagnostic System 2 to review the Firmware Over-the-Air version. If the Firmware Over-the-Air version on the scan tool equals 6708 the technician will need to contact General Motors Technical…
• 10114638Jul 30, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may complain of various concerns when using Bluetooth components. Technician should use the Preliminary Information to gather information from the customer on their Bluetooth device and the concern they are having before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10114637Jul 30, 2015Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on a concern of body pressure booming. This concern may be more noticeable when the active fuel management is engages and the engine is in 4 cylinder mode. The roof sheet metal may not be attached to the roof bows any longer. If equipped with a sunroof it may leak or be misaligned with the roof. Technician is to follow the steps to…
• 10114635Jul 29, 2015Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that stop running after it has been idling for 2.5 hours. This is normal operation of the vehicle built with regular production code BTM.
• 10114634Jul 29, 2015Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps needed to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a rattle noise from the dash. Technician will need to inspect for the rear heater pipes contacting the passenger side exhaust manifold. If the rear heater pipe is found to be contacting the exhaust manifold, reposition the heater pipe so it no longer makes contact.
• 10114632Jul 29, 2015Tires, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have One or more tire pressures display dashes, Service Tire Monitor System Message, Remote Keyless Entry poor range or inoperative or ?No Fob Detected? message or Passive entry system inoperative (if equipped).
• 10114631Jul 29, 2015Electrical system, Seats. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of addition information when diagnosing a service driver assist message with a diagnostic trouble code B172E and or a B172F. The haptic seat motor has a pigtail lead coming off of it. In many cases the wiring pigtail near the haptic seat motor has broken and will require replacement.
• 10114630Jul 29, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the LCT1000 6 Speed Allison, 8L90 and 8L45 8 speed automatic transmission as well as the transmission control module is on restriction through General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.
• 10138146Jul 28, 2015Engine cooling. This informational bulletin supplies infomation for identifying non-GM (Aftermarket) engine calibrations for gasoline engines using Tech 2® or GDS 2 (U.S. and Canada).
• 10138143Jul 27, 2015Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides technicians with information to assist in identifying operating characteristics of manual transmissions that repair attempts will not change.
• 10114624Jul 27, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that have a click, rattle or a squeak nose coming from the dash. Technician will use Service Information to locate the Accessory AC and DC Power Control Module located to the right of the steering column. Remove the power inverter module and apply two sided tape to the module bracket to insulate…
• 10114621Jul 24, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the text messaging feature on some newer General Motors infotainment systems. Pair the iPhone to the system then enter the Bluetooth settings menu, select the ?i? icon next to the vehicle name in the device and enable show notifications. The text messaging feature will be available on the next ignition cycle.
• 10114619Jul 24, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication for the dealer to please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. Customer's timeshift audio playback is choppy, distorted, skipping, or garbled.
• 10138139Jul 23, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information for the correction of a customer concern of short duration musty odors emitted from the HVAC system at vehicle start-up in hot, humid conditions.
• 10114618Jul 23, 2015Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with the driver?s door lock cylinder cover missing. The cover may have been removed to access the key cylinder while shipping in transport mode. If the cover is missing inspect the inside of the vehicle to see if the cover was placed inside during shipping. If the cover is missing a replacement can be ordered through…
• 10114617Jul 23, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the door striker cover will be shipped with the vehicle from the assembly plant. Technician is to make sure the rounded side of the cover is positioned towards the outboard side of the vehicle.
• 10114616Jul 23, 2015Wheels. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician to install the front wheel opening push pins during the pre-delivery inspection.
• 10114615Jul 22, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with the Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician should follow published Service Information diagnostics that will lead to an oil pump replacement. Technician should replace the oil pump. If debris is found, the main and rod bearings should be inspected before engine replacement is considered.
• 10138137Jul 21, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on ACDelco® replacement battery warranty procedures.
• 10114610Jul 17, 2015Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps needed to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have uneven brake pad wear. Technician will need to inspect and measure the brake pads thickness. Also determine the customer?s driving style. The disc brake pads should only be replaced if the friction surface is worn to within?2.0?mm (0.079?in) of the mounting plates.
• 10138131Jul 16, 2015Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of engine misfire/tick noise, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On, DTC P0300 set.
• 10138130Jul 16, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides technicians with information to assist in identifying operating characteristics of manual transmissions that repair attempts will not change.
• 10114608Jul 16, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician of a concern where the Onstar® menu is missing from the radio display. Pressing the white Onstar® push to talk button and say hide Onstar® menu will hide the menu and saying unhide menu will make the menu come back again.
• 10138127Jul 15, 2015Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides radio programming information to correct customer concerns about no XM audio or time shift, radio lock-up, slow response, vertical line between clock and temperature, poor FM reception (Truck Only).
• 10138125Jul 15, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on new vehicle Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) process and to encourage delivering quality vehicles and generating higher CSi scores.
• 10114607Jul 15, 2015Engine, Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair vehicles with a rough idle and/or vibration at idle in Drive. This condition will not be present in Park, or Neutral. This concern may be caused by ground out within the one or both engine mounts. Technician will use CH-51450-A (Pico Oscilloscope) to measure the vibration disturbance.
• 10114606Jul 15, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to download the USB software from TIS2WEB using the vehicle identification number every time a programming event of the human machine interface module is needed. Damage could be caused to the module if USB programmed with the incorrect software.
• 10138124Jul 14, 2015Body 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)
• 10138122Jul 14, 2015Equipment. This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from dealers on a customer concern of A/C inoperative or poor performance on recent built vehicles.
• 10138120Jul 14, 2015Equipment. This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from dealers on a customer concern that one or more key transmitter(s) inoperative/not detected or passive entry inoperative while transmitter functions operate as Intended.
• 10114604Jul 14, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication for the dealer to please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. Customer's timeshift audio playback is choppy, distorted, skipping, or garbled.
• 10114603Jul 14, 2015Wheels. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that replacement transfer case halves will not be threaded. No additional thread tapping will be necessary to assemble the transfer case as the attaching metric bolts are self-tapping. Drive the bolts into the new case and torque them to specification.
• 10114601Jul 14, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have low oil pressure message. Technician may also find a Diagnostic Trouble Code P0521 in the Engine Control Module. Technician should follow all published Service Information diagnosis.
• 10138117Jul 10, 2015Equipment, Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides recommendations and product information for application of anti-corrosion materials

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