2008 Cadillac STS Technical Service Bulletins

1,036 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 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.

• 10037570Apr 1, 2012Body and structure. Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
• 10043854Feb 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: see document search button for owner letter. Premature timing chain wear- reprogram engine control module. Vehicles equipped with a hfv6 engine, under certain driving conditions, and with extended oil change intervals, the timing chain could wear prematurely and cause the illumination of the service engine soon light.
• 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.
• 10032885Jan 1, 2012Engine cooling. Cadillac: ses light with dtcs p0171 and p0174. Complaint of ses light but it is unlikely that there will be a complaint of any engine performance concerns if this applies. Upon inspection, dtcs p0171 and p0174 will be stored and freeze frame data will normally indicate that they set at approximately the same time. This may be the result of a small air leak in the air induction system. *pe updated 4/4/12.
• 10029924Dec 1, 2011Air bags. General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (sir) indicator/lamp on with dtc(s) b0012, b0013, b0016, b0016, b0019, b0020, b0022, b0023, b0026, b0033, b0040, b0042 or b0044 set. This may be caused by a loose, missing, or broken connector position assurance (cpa) retainer at the air bag for the set dtc. Includes trailblazer ext. *pe updated 8/16/10. *pe updated 3/12/12.
• 10038746Oct 1, 2011Electronic stability control, Other or unknown. Gm: when turning there is a pump noise in the brakes. There is also stability or traction light on. This is caused by a software calibration. 2007-2008 sts. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 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.
• 10038261Feb 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: check engine light is on with multiple trouble codes present.
• 10037518Nov 1, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: there may be a leak from the transmission. The leak may come from the manual shaft plug.
• 10035364Sep 1, 2010Body and structure. Cadillac: chrome finish peeling off inside door handles (replace handles).
• 10035784Aug 1, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Cadillac: rumble, grind, ticking or rattle type noise while driving, output shaft spalling (replace output shaft and bearing).
• 10030205Apr 1, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Cadillac: no forward or reverse at launch, output shaft broken - keywords inoperative move no. *pe updated 11/15/10.
• 10034365Mar 1, 2010Engine cooling, Electrical system. Cadillac: check engine light on, dtc p0174 set (check for vacuum leak and replace ecm, if necessary). If the updated ecm is installed without obtaining the 2009 model year calibrations, the vehicle may return with a p0174 again.
• 10030746May 1, 2009Electrical system. Chevrolet/opel/saturn/cadillac/pontiac: a low battery condition on any of the above listed vehicles could potentially cause the sir light to come. The sdm under low power situations could set codes b0083 and b0084.
• 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…
• 10026002Nov 1, 2008Brakes. Gmc: antilock brake system (abs), traction control system (tcs) or stabilitrak light on, dtcs c0035-c0052 set (perform diagnostic component test procedure and repair as necessary). *pe updated 5/6/09.
• 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.
• 10025666May 1, 2008Electronic stability control, Brakes. Abs, traction control, or stability tell tales on (dtc c0035-c0052). The abs, traction control, or service stability system (if equipped) warning telltales illuminate.
• 10025126Apr 1, 2008Body and structure. Front door will not open when using outside handle (lubricate handle and/or replace handle housing).
• 10024786Mar 1, 2008Fuel system. Slow fuel fill, premature fuel fill nozzle shut off, fuel tank difficult to fill full (replace fuel tank).
• 10024701Mar 1, 2008Tires. Cadillac service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Reprogram tire pressure monitor system (tpms). Csc was received.
• 10024623Mar 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Dtc's p0011, p0014, p0021, p0024, p0341, p0346, p0366, or p0391. With 3.6 ly7 or llt.
• 10024581Mar 1, 2008Latches, locks and linkages. Front outside door handle inoperative or sticky (passive entry).
• 10024346Feb 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Dtc p0878, p2714, p2723, transmission slips in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th gears and/or long garage shifts to drive, equipped with a 6l50 (myb), 6l80 (myc), or 6l90 (myd) transmission.
• 10024270Feb 1, 2008Fuel system. Fuel tank is hard to fill.
• 10024264Feb 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Shifter binds, ignition key sticks, [shift to park] message displayed on driver information center (dic), dead battery (adjust shift linkage).
• 10020881Dec 13, 2007Air bags. Air bag indicator light is on. *kb updated on 12/13/07.
• 10023772Dec 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Dtc p0756, p0796, p2714, p2723, tcc shudder or harsh engagement, harsh shifts, water in transmission - keywords code converter fluid torque. Equipped with 6l50, 6l80 or 6l90 (rpo's myb, myc, myd) automatic transmission.
• 10023771Dec 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Dtc p0751, p0756, p0776, p0796, p2714, p2723, harsh tcc engagement. Equipped with 6l80 (rpo myc) automatic transmission.
• 10023635Dec 1, 2007Engine cooling. Service update for inventory and customer vehicles timing chain guide bolt low torque - expires with base warranty.
• 10023979Nov 1, 2007Suspension. Axle fluid seeping or leaking from rear axle vent (install rear differential hose and vent).
• 10023976Nov 1, 2007Engine cooling. Ld8, lh2, l37 service engine soon (ses) mil light illuminated, [engine power reduced] message displayed on driver information center (dic) with multiple ecm dtc's p1516, p2101, p2119 or p2176 (inspect throttle body blade).
• 10022794Sep 27, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. 2-3 upshift slip or flare.

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