2005 Cadillac STS Technical Service Bulletins

604 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 Cadillac STS. 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.

• 10137469Nov 20, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and which labor operations to claim when the concern cannot be duplicated. Also provides information on how to submit claims within the global warranty managment.
• 10126192Nov 20, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and which labor operations to claim when the concern cannot be duplicated. Also provides information on how to submit claims within the global warranty managment.
• 10137458Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for requesting a new key code for customers with lost or stolen keys
• 10126196Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
• 10126200Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a single point reference and strategy document to aid in reducing customer comebacks, and the possibility of buyback situations by outlining specific guidelines, strategy and forms that will assist with this goal, by identifying, clarifying and documenting customer concerns accurately at each service visit.
• 10126198Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
• 10112560Nov 9, 2012Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about brake rotors on new vehicles and replacement parts from General Motors Service Parts Operations. Technician should be advised the costing should not be removed from the brake rotor it will wear off with normal brake usage. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their…
• 10126203Nov 8, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
• 10112528Nov 1, 2012Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system. Technician should understand the power cycles of the various OnStar systems. All Generation 6, 7, 8, and 9 systems are powered up continuously for 48 hours from ignition…
• 10112494Oct 18, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.
• 10118645Oct 16, 2012Wheels, Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on Driving Characteristics of Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles and Available Winter Tires.
• 10118637Oct 15, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the part numbers for the labels.
• 10118635Oct 15, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10118634Oct 15, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the change in automatic transmission add conditions documentation and claim submissions
• 10084683Oct 15, 2012Equipment, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10118626Oct 10, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10118619Oct 5, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10044242May 1, 2012Electrical system. Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. Also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model year 2013. Model escalade model year 2012-2013. Model pontiac g3 model year 2007. Model wave model years 2005-2010. Denali models model years 2007-2013.
• 10037570Apr 1, 2012Body and structure. Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
• 10038345Feb 1, 2012Engine cooling. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saturn: there may be an intermittent engine hesitation or flutter. The camshaft sensor terminals likely have poor connections. *rm updated 8/1/11. *pe updated 4/16/12.
• 10038294Jan 1, 2012Seat belts. Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm updated 4/3/12.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 10038759Apr 1, 2011Electrical system. Gm: onstar is making incomplete calls without the driver knowing. When have a data connection.
• 10038295Feb 1, 2011Other or unknown. Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time.
• 10037213Dec 1, 2010Engine cooling. Gm: some 2004-2005 cadillac customers may complain of a check engine light, rattle under body, and a lack of engine power. This may be caused by a failed catalytic converter. *rm updated 6/7/11.
• 10035364Sep 1, 2010Body and structure. Cadillac: chrome finish peeling off inside door handles (replace handles).
• 10032870Jun 1, 2009Engine cooling. Cadillac: ses light due to dtc p1101; updated ecm calibration for sts. Some customers may experience a ses light on cold start with no engine performance concerns. Upon inspection, a p1101 dtc will be found with the tech 2.
• 10017366Apr 1, 2009Suspension. Rattle or chatter noise heard from front of vehicle at slow speeds over bumps with light braking. *tt updated 8/4/09.
• 10030790Feb 1, 2009Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Cadillac: front doors may not open or close during cold weather. One or both front doors may not open using the outside release handle in subfreezing temperatures. The door can always be opened using the inside release handle. One or both front doors may open, but then not be able to close and relatch in subfreezing temperatures. The dic will always indicate to customer that the door is ajar or open. The door lock…
• 10027804Nov 1, 2008Equipment, Electrical system. General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09.
• 10020691Sep 30, 2008Engine cooling. 3.6 ly7 with cam actuator dtc. Dtc codes, p0016, p0017, p0018, p0019, p0008, or p0009. *kb the reluctor for the crankshaft sensor pressed on the crankshaft may have moved.
• 10026586Jun 1, 2008Equipment. Buick cadillac chevrolet gmc hummer oldsmobile pontiac saab saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. Fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer re required to support analog wireless network starting in 2008. *pe csc letter was received. Updated 12/1/08.
• 10024226Feb 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Inaccurate fuel gage readings, fuel gage reads empty when there is fuel in tank, fuel level low message in dic, dtc p2066 set (reprogram ecm). With 2.8l or 3.6l engine (vins t, 7 - rpo's lp1, ly7).
• 10023979Nov 1, 2007Suspension. Axle fluid seeping or leaking from rear axle vent (install rear differential hose and vent).
• 10023433Oct 1, 2007Fuel system. Fuel gauge stuck on empty dtc p2066 (2.8l (lp1) or 3.6l (ly7) engines).
• 10020875Jan 25, 2007Tires. Vehicle will not enter tire pressure monitor.
• 10020725Nov 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. 5l50-e transmission torque converter clutch (tcc) surge, shudder or chuggle (reprogram tcm).
• 10020738Sep 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Intermittent engine chuggle at highway speeds during light throttle load. (reprogram transmission control module (tcm)).
• 10017987Sep 1, 2006Suspension. Tire rotation on vehicles with different front and rear tire/wheel sizes.
• 10017386Aug 1, 2006Engine cooling. Whine, whistle, ringing type noise heard from front of engine.
• 10020049Jul 14, 2006Steering. Steering column damage when suspending cradle from intermediate shaft.
• 10020820Jun 1, 2006Suspension. Groaning or shuddering noise at low speeds when driving over low profile bumps.
• 10014994Mar 1, 2006Engine cooling. Engine hard to start cold.
• 10019195Feb 17, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Rear axle pinion seal may experience a fluid leak condition. *tt updated 04-26-07.
• 10019193Feb 17, 2006Engine cooling. Tcc surge, chuggle, or fishbite 5l40e with v6 engine.
• 10018913Jan 25, 2006Electrical system. Traction off lamp on or service traction control message.
• 10018536Jan 6, 2006Engine cooling. 3.6 ly7 misfire dtc p0300 p0301 p0302 p0303 p0304 p0305 p0306.
• 10017696Nov 21, 2005Electrical system. Various electrical problems with a cell phone charger plugged in.
• 10017293Nov 2, 2005Electrical system. Excessive battery draw.

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