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.

• 10113661May 27, 2015Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of warm air exhausting from driver and/or passenger front seat back into 2nd row seating area causing occupant discomfort.
• 10114574May 26, 2015Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that there was a temporary change to the frame coating on some vehicles. These vehicles will be painted with environmental coating rather than the normal frame wax. The environmental coated frames meet or exceed General Motors specifications for corrosion and no repair should be made.
• 10113660May 26, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary informational bulletin provides diagnosis and repair information to correct a customer concern of alleged no park, vehicle rolls in park or park will not hold.
• 10114571May 22, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with erratic or hesitation when opening and closing the power lift gate. There may be a diagnostic trouble code B153A set in the power lift gate module. This concern could occur if the left lift gate actuator is internally coming apart. The actuator will need to be replaced however care must be taken when removing the…
• 10114569May 22, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician for a Service Engine Soon light with a Diagnostic Trouble code P0300 set. There may be a rough running engine associated with this concern. If service information diagnostics have been completed and there is still no trouble found, the technician is to inspect for a possible terminal tension concern on the ignition coil power feed for…
• 10113658May 22, 2015Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered seepage.
• 10114568May 21, 2015Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician of steps to take if Pandora is inoperative or experiencing intermittent operation. 1. Verify Pandora is installed on the device. 2. Make sure the device is Bluetooth connected and paired to Cadillac CUE. 3. Make sure stations have been created in Pandora on the device. 4. Launch Pandora by selecting the Pandora Icon on the Integrated Center Stack and…
• 10114567May 21, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how the radio display gets the air ambient temperature. On 1500 series trucks and all sport utility vehicle with regular production option code IO3 radio the ambient air temperature sensor is hard wired to the engine control module and then the signal goes on high speed local area network to the body control module from there on…
• 10113657May 21, 2015Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
• 10113656May 21, 2015Electrical system. This informational bulletin communicates part restriction and ordering process information for OnStar®Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only).
• 10090012May 21, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. 15389 - service update. This bulletin provides a service procedure to reprogram the transmission control module (tcm) on certain 2015 model year cadillac escalade, escalade esv, chevrolet silverado, gmc sierra, yukon denali and yukon denali xl vehicles equipped with an 8l90 8-speed (m5u) transmission and 6.2l (l86) engine. These vehicles may have a condition in which transmission calibration allows a higher than…
• 10114552May 15, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a content theft alarm sounding for no apparent reason. Technician may use all published Service Information diagnostics and has not found the cause of the unwanted content theft alarm sounding. Technician should use Global Diagnostic System 2 to review the Body Control Module parameters for "Content Theft…
• 10113654May 15, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
• 10113652May 15, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
• 10114543May 14, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician to insure that global diagnostic service 2 diagnostic packages are up to date prior to learning the steering angle sensor for a diagnostic trouble code C710 symptom code 71 set in the electronic brake control module or the power steering control module. When rechecking for diagnostic trouble codes a U0074 U0077, U0180D, U01293, U0126, U0125, C0186…
• 10114541May 13, 2015Electrical system. 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.
• 10114540May 13, 2015Latches, locks and linkages. 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…
• 10114537May 13, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician when the customer complaint on a noise from the transmission when the engine starts. The noise may be a clunk with a bump sensation. This condition may be caused by turning the engine off and then quickly restarting it. The transmission control module doesn?t have adequate time to power down and the 1-2-7-8-R along with the…
• 10114531May 8, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to tell vehicles built with text messaging and vehicles that are not. The text messaging feature was not available at the start of production on the sport utility vehicle or heavy duty truck. The option was added mid-cycle production. These utility and heavy duty pickup models must have regular production option code AVF to…
• 10114523May 7, 2015Engine. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician to check for an engine build code of K and the dates between 15005 and 15117, the customer concern is an engine oil leak at the oil filter location of the oil pan. A loose oil filter adapter is found to be the cause of the concern, tighten it to 55 newton meters or 40 foot pounds. It is also advised to clean any residual oil from the oil pan area.
• 10114522May 7, 2015Seats. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that some vehicles the haptic seat motors can be felt in the seat. Technician will access both haptic seat motors and rotate the motors flat, and then reinstall them back into the seat cushion. This will help improve the comfort of the seat cushion.
• 10114521May 7, 2015Seats, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician for vehicles that exhibit a driver?s power memory seat and power adjustable pedals inoperative. Look for poor terminal tension at the left instrument panel fuse block connector X1 terminals 27 and 28. If poor retention is found in these terminals replace them with terminated lead part number 19301761.
• 10113639May 7, 2015Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of MIL illuminated with Engine Power is Reduced message displayed after cold start. Technician may find DTC P16F3 set in history.
• 10113638May 7, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides technicians with information on transmission adaptive functions and correcting low mileage harsh shifts.
• 10113635May 7, 2015Engine. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to correct a customer concern of a metallic slap or ping noise when the engine is running, in Park or Neutral gear, or if accelerator pedal is snapped quickly.
• 10114519May 6, 2015Latches, locks and linkages. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a concern on vehicles where the power lift gate binds or makes a popping noise when operated the gate also may not stay open. In most cases no diagnostic trouble codes will be set. The concern is most likely caused by the passenger side strut binding between the inner and outer tubes. Replace the passenger side strut and only if…
• 10114518May 6, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a blank radio display. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code U150F stored in the Radio / Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning controls. Technician will verify if the correct display is installed. If the Diagnostic Trouble Code is current inspect the circuit form end to end.
• 10114517May 5, 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 contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10114513May 4, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician for a reduced power message, steering assist, engine stall or the instrument panel, radio, and or Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning go blank with multiple diagnostic trouble codes. If any of the following diagnostic trouble codes U0073, U0078, U0029, U0028, U0415, U0140, U0126, U0121, U0101, U0100, C0544, U1510, U0073, B127B, B2605…
• 10114512May 1, 2015Equipment, Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a buffeting vibration and/or drone type noise, exhaust tone change, and/or body pressure booming. The concern may be most noticeable while the engine is operating in 4-cylinder Active Fuel Management mode in the 1,100-1,400 RPM range.
• 10114511May 1, 2015Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps to diagnosis and repair vehicles with various handling, vehicle dynamics concerns, noises from the suspension or underbody, or issues related to damaged suspension components. Before any in-depth diagnostics are performed, be aware that various issues could occur if the vehicle has been modified and inform the customer…
• 10114509May 1, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician for vehicles with the radio inoperative. The technician may find no communication with the radio and a diagnostic trouble code U0184 set in other modules. Technician is to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for direction before attempting to diagnose or repair this concern.
• 10114508May 1, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician for a vehicle setting both a P2635 and P018B diagnostic trouble codes. The following steps may help to determine if this is caused by a fuel pressure sensor not reading the low end of the pressure range. Technician is to make sure the engine is cold and install the Multiple Diagnostic Interface along with Global Diagnostic System 2.
• 10113628May 1, 2015Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of wind noise generating from accessory roof cross rails.
• 10090000May 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. 15178a - service update (revised parts information, service procedure and warranty transaction information). This bulletin provides a service procedure to perform a drive audit and, if necessary, replace the reaction/output carrier assembly and associated parts on certain 2015 model year cadillac escalade, escalade esv; chevrolet silverado ld crew, silverado ld crew ltz, silverado ld ext ltz; and gmc sierra ld…
• 10059066May 1, 2015Engine. Chevrolet/cadillac/gmc: instruction information regarding an oil leakage from engine, around location of oil filter of oil pan. Model 2015 escalade, sierra/silverado 1500, suburban, yukon, yukon xl, tahoe.
• 10058787May 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Chevrolet/cadillac/gmc: tsb contains an owner's notification letter. Select document search button below. The u joint retainer bolts, on certain trucks/vans, have a lose index and clunking noise is heard or felt when speed changes and if not corrected, propshaft will move towards axle yoke. Model 2015 escalade, escalade esv, sierra ld crew & double cab, yukon, yukon xl, silverado ld crew & double cab.
• 10114506Apr 30, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 8L90 8 Speed Automatic Transmission is on exchange through General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact the General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.
• 10114501Apr 30, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have various Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning issues. Technician should use Tis2Web to reprogram the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning control module.
• 10114498Apr 28, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Service 4WD message on the Driver Information Center when operated below 10 degrees Fahrenheit (-12 Celsius). Technician may find C0398 or C0326 stored in the Transfer Case Control Module. For vehicles with Regular Production Option Code NQH and NQ6 and only setting Diagnostic Trouble Codes C0398 or…
• 10113620Apr 28, 2015Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Iitermittently key will not rotate in door or ignition lock cylinder.
• 10114493Apr 27, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an oily substance is found on the inside windshield surface and appears to be leaking from the rear view mirror area. Technician should inspect the moisture sensor for being the source of the leak, if found to be leaking, carefully remove the moisture sensor.
• 10114490Apr 27, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a clock that is slow to update while driving when the clock auto set feature enabled. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10113615Apr 27, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides repair procedure information to correct a customer concern of Transport Mode On message displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or battery light is flashing.
• 10113614Apr 27, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to assist dealership personnel with the identification of vehicle headlamp, tail lamp, license lamp or fog/driving lamp damage that are not considered warrantable.
• 10113613Apr 27, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered seepage.
• 10113611Apr 23, 2015Electrical system. 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).
• 10114481Apr 22, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are unable to access XM Weather. If the system responds by highlighting the XM Weather Icon but it does not enter the application technician should replace the Human Machine Interface module for this concern.
• 10090064Apr 22, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. "15178 - service update. This bulletin provides a service procedure to perform a drive audit and, if necessary, replace the reaction/output carrier assembly and associated parts on certain 2015 model year cadillac escalade, escalade esv; chevrolet silverado ld crew, silverado ld crew ltz, silverado ld ext ltz; and gmc sierra ld crew, sierra ld crew denali, sierra ld ext, yukon, yukon denali, yukon xl, yukon xl…
• 10114478Apr 21, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles with visible water leak or signs of water intrusion from the antenna base, red OnStar LED, unable to connect to OnStar, OnStar unable to locate the vehicle, OnStar has inaccurate global positioning system location, no global positioning system on the navigation radio display, and inaccurate…

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