2009 Cadillac STS Technical Service Bulletins

1,081 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 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.

• 10118623Oct 9, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs offered through GM.
• 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.
• 10062496Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10055803Jul 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac: there is slipping or have no fourth, fifth or sixth gear and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) would be on, with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0796 found as active.
• 10045342Jul 1, 2012Electrical system, Engine. General motors: ses light engine misfire and/or shudder- inspect ignition coils. This may be the result of a heat stressed/damaged ignition coil.
• 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.
• 10041933May 1, 2012Electrical system, Fuel system. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/saturn/gmc: there are injector codes on vehicle if exhibiting misfire and ses light is on. *pe updated 6/18/12.
• 10036512May 1, 2012Air bags. Cadillac: front passenger air bag status indicator displays off or switches from on to off with passenger in seat (replace passenger presence system (pps) module). Condition may be caused by passenger presence system (pps) in right front seat cushion or in case of a small profile/light weight customer, a combination of pps and passenger front seat cushion. *pe updated 9/30/13.
• 10038598Apr 1, 2012Engine cooling, Electrical system. Gm service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. In certain driving conditions or if it's been a while between oil changes, the timing chain could wear prematurely and cause the engine light to turn on. *rm updated 5/23/12.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 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).
• 10036085Aug 1, 2010Engine cooling, Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Cadillac: engineering information-engine overheating, engine coolant temperature light on, gauge reads hot, a/c blows warm, check engine light on, transmission related. Dtcs. Sts, cts, cts coupe models 09-11.
• 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.
• 10032389Aug 1, 2009Engine cooling. Cadillac: e109144-engine overheating, engine coolant temperature warning light on, engine coolant temperature gauge reads hot (engineering information). This concern only applies to vehicles equipped with a single cooling fan.
• 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.
• 10024405May 1, 2009Wheels. Low tire pressure, leaking cast aluminum wheels (repair with adhesive sealant). 2008 and prior gm passenger car and light duty trucks (including saturn) and hummer h2, h3 and saab 9-7x with cast aluminum wheels. *nj updated 10/23/09.
• 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…
• 10028179Nov 1, 2008Electrical system, Equipment. Buick cadillac chevrolet gmc pontiac saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Onstar system inoperative; replace onstar module. Some vehicles may have an onstar module with a component that was not manufactured to gm's specification. Can result in an open circuit and an inability to call or receive calls from onstar. Csc letter was received.
• 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.
• 10026693Sep 1, 2008Equipment. Buick cadillac chevrolet gmc pontiac saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Onstar system inoperative - replace onstar module. This can result in an open circuit and an inability to call or receive calls from onstar. Csc letter was received.
• 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.

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