2018 Cadillac Escalade Technical Service Bulletins

1,129 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10165079Aug 5, 2019Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.
• 10163690Jul 31, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates AFM / DFM usage Information. providing additional information on the AFM and DFM systems
• 10164113Jul 30, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Information on Head-Up Display (HUD) on Vehicles Model Year 2017 and Newer Has Rotational Feature that Allows for Adjusting of the Angle of the HUD Image.
• 10163686Jul 30, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
• 10163681Jul 29, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates that when a customer or technician attempts to add a new transmitter to a vehicle following the adding transmitters without Service Programming System procedure the procedure will not complete and a message "Remote Learn Pending" will be displayed on the Driver Information Center. In the past to perform the new transmitter procedure only one previously learned transmitter…
• 10163900Jul 26, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides process information for the (GWM) and (WPC) parts return program.
• 10164119Jul 24, 2019Equipment, Brakes. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to add PET tape to the brake cables if the cause of the customers concern.
• 10163665Jul 16, 2019Wheels, Vehicle speed control. This Preliminary information communicates direction and examples when diagnosing multiple DTCs, one of which includes U**** Byte 71 DTC.
• 10163664Jul 16, 2019Back-over prevention (rear camera). This Preliminary information communicates instructions dealer to inspect for a broken or damaged side objector sensor/module bracket if there is a "Side Detection System Unavailable" message displayed at startup.
• 10163659Jul 10, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technicians may also contact Partech and/or the Techline Customer Support Center for additional support.
• 10163272Jun 26, 2019Equipment. The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
• 10163268Jun 26, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
• 10163261Jun 26, 2019Fuel system. This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.
• 10163266Jun 25, 2019Equipment, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 10163260Jun 25, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin advises about the possible issues that may occur when using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on gasket sealing surfaces or reused parts.
• 10163193Jun 25, 2019Equipment. This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
• 10162155Jun 25, 2019Wheels. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about removing the tinnerman push nuts when installing the accessory Accessory 22" Wheels Regular Production Option Code (SES, SEU, SEY, OR SEZ) or production 22" wheels Regular Production Option Code (RPT or SMI) also during any service requiring wheel removal.
• 10162150Jun 24, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates a customer concern of IPC gauges inoperative or fluctuate, No Start, No Crank, SIR Light / Service Airbag Message, Service Suspension Message, Radio display blank, Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) not illuminated, Turn Signal no audible feedback, HVAC controls inoperative.
• 10163255Jun 21, 2019Body and structure. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to pry the upper and lower quarter rear trim panel sheet metal apart to eliminate a creak noise heard from the quarter lower rear trim panel area.
• 10163253Jun 20, 2019Brakes. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to add PET tape to the brake cables if the cause of the customers concern.
• 10163252Jun 19, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to change the diff fluid if found the cause of the customers concern.
• 10162143Jun 19, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0340 and P0341 setting at times. Technician should use normal published Service Information diagnostics. If normal Service Information diagnostics does not isolate the concern, inspect for corrosion in connector…
• 10162136Jun 17, 2019Fuel system. 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.
• 10162124Jun 13, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
• 10163263Jun 11, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims for module reprogramming and not when replacing a module.
• 10163245Jun 10, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians and customers on possible carpet color mismatch.
• 10163237Jun 10, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians and customers on steam/vapor coming from the front grille or radiator area.
• 10163220Jun 6, 2019Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of carpet damage, seat mounting stud wear through, hole in second row (Intermediate) carpet.
• 10163215Jun 6, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.
• 10162108Jun 4, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are equipped with 6L80 Regular Production Option Code (MYC), 6L90 Regular Production Option Code (MYD) or 8L90 Regular Production Option Code (M5U) Automatic Transmission, now have Powertrain Grade Braking. Powertrain grade braking assists when driving on a downhill grade to help maintain desired vehicle speed by…
• 10162106Jun 3, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2.
• 10161926May 30, 2019Brakes. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of pulsing, grinding, scraping noise from brakes, uneven front brake pad wear.
• 10161903May 30, 2019Brakes. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of pulsing, grinding, scraping noise from brakes, uneven front brake pad wear.
• 10161047May 28, 2019Engine, Other or unknown, Electrical system. 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…
• 10161046May 28, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 10161932May 21, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
• 10161968May 20, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
• 10161036May 20, 2019Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to help diagnose and repair vehicles with a rattle, squeak, clunk, thump, or bump. If published Service Information diagnostics do not lead to a repair for the concern. Technician should inspect the opposite side shock/strut for the cause of the concern.
• 10161011May 13, 2019Electrical system, Exterior lighting. This Preliminary Information communicates to technicians that the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL's) or the auto headlamps will not shut off when using the daytime running lamp disable switch (Which is part of the headlamp switch), if the vehicles was built for Canada (RPO Z49). These vehicles were built with different software that doesn't allow the DRL's or Auto headlamp to be shut off. Canada law prohibits disabling…
• 10161906May 9, 2019Tires. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
• 10160996May 9, 2019Brakes. This Preliminary information communicates the location of the GM Accessory Performance Brake System Rotor Specifications
• 10161929May 8, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information to cover GM's policy on performing GM covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada.
• 10160989May 7, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates A vehicle may have a concern of DTC P050D setting along with a P0300 after a cold start up. White smoke and/or coolant odor may come from exhaust for an extended period of time at cold start as well. Cause Coolant getting into the cylinders, and provides direction for the repair.
• 10160988May 7, 2019Engine. This Preliminary information communicates Check Engine Light on and vehicle runs rough. This condidtion will occur within the first 5 minutes after the vehicle is started. his condition may be caused by a software anomaly that allows all four DTC's P0132, P0137, P0152, P0157 to set. All 4 DTCs must be in history for this PI to apply.
• 10160987May 7, 2019Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission.
• 10160983May 6, 2019Equipment, Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.
• 10161907May 2, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Dealer Case Management (DCM) and Being Prepared for Contacting U.S. Technical Assistance (TAC).
• 10160134Apr 30, 2019Engine. This informational bulletin explains the normal noises an engine may make when the ambient temperature outside is cold or the vehicle has sat for a few hours.
• 10160086Apr 26, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information and operating tips for the hands free lift gate.
• 10160693Apr 25, 2019Engine. This Preliminary information communicates A vehicle may have a concern of a misfire P0300 on bank 1 that may or may not be felt driving. The Cause may be the HPFP lifter

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