2017 Cadillac XT5 Technical Service Bulletins

1,334 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 Cadillac XT5. 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.

• 10082860Aug 3, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on gm does not approve the use of “clipping” to repair collision damage to vehicles. Gm has not tested or validated a “clipped vehicle” repair; therefore, gm cannot endorse this type of repair or confirm the crash performance during a subsequent collision.
• 10082437Aug 3, 2016Air bags. This informational bulletin provides information on locating and reconnecting airbag connectors that are not fully seated to correct a customer concern of an airbag warning lamp illuminated, or one, or more, airbag dtc(s) set.
• 10083069Aug 2, 2016Seats. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that some customers may comment on the operation of their haptic seat during a lane keep assist event. Lane keep assist works differently than lane departure warning. The lane keep assist icon is solid amber, forward camera module is actively commanding a torque to electronic power steering. This means that the driver should also feel some feedback…
• 10082861Aug 2, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the transport mode on message displayed in the dic due to vehicles shipped over long distances outside the u.s. And canada.
• 10082823Aug 2, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains the use of diesel fuel additives in an engine, are not required unless the customer desires additives to prevent fuel concerns depending on fuel or temperature related conditions.
• 10082814Aug 2, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
• 10082422Aug 2, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides diagnostic tips to help correct multiple concerns regarding the usb port being inoperative or unable to play music through the usb port.
• 10082405Aug 2, 2016Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This technical bulletin provides a procedure on replacing the sunroof wiring jumper harness due to the sunroof glass and/or sunroof shade is inoperative.
• 10082820Aug 1, 2016Engine. This informational bulletins provides information on the intake manifold inspection/replacement after servere internal engine damage.
• 10135432Jul 29, 2016Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. 45250 - Customer Satisfaction Program. Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the shift knob may become detached from the shifter. If this occurs, and the electrical connection is not made, the vehicle provides a ?Service Transmission? driver information center warning message, and also sets numerous diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) including, but not limited to: P07B4, P07BA, U156D, P17A4, P17A8, and P17A9.
• 10126063Jul 12, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
• 10126062Jul 11, 2016Brakes. This informational bulletin provides information on installing the correct tires for vehicles with the condition of under hard acceleration at higher speeds, the traction control light will flash. Or, they may come in for ABS or general handling/braking concerns.
• 10100821Jul 11, 2016Suspension. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to perform at stike procedure on the rear cradle bolts to correct a condition of a creak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.
• 10135184Jul 5, 2016Electrical system, Electronic stability control. 50210 - Service Update. These vehicles may have a condition where the EBCM does not notify the driver through an ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) telltale or set the appropriate diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) if an open flyback diode condition, or a shorted dump transistor condition, is detected. ABS isolation functionality is disabled by the EBCM on affected wheel(s), and a shorted dump transistor will…
• 10108602Jul 1, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect and replace the air conditioning compressor to correct a customer concern on A/C with poor or no cooling due to a production spill at the supplier, where AC compressor builds contained bores which were undersized.
• 10089108Jun 30, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the hmi module to correct a condition of gps inoperative, red line across gps indicator or the location is stuck in warren michigan.
• 10094791Jun 29, 2016Engine, Electrical system. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field with the conditions of ses light is on and the vehicle may exhibit driveability concerns.
• 10080981Jun 29, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communicates the procedure to the technician how to regain blu-ray/cd/dvd player function on all new generation infotainment systems with regular production option code u42 or uwg blu-ray players. If this concern is encountered, cycle the cd player/media disc player fuse and re-evaluate the concern.
• 10088925Jun 28, 2016Equipment, Fuel system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the fuel feed line for conditions related to lack of power on hard acceleration.
• 10080920Jun 27, 2016Equipment, Seats. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that some customer may comment on the operation of their haptic seat during a lane keep assist event. Lane keep assist works differently than lane departure warning. The lane keep assist icon is solid amber, forward camera module is actively commanding a torque to electronic power steering. This means that the driver should also feel some feedback…
• 10088842Jun 21, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct a customer concern of hearing noise coming from the hvac, behind the glove box area.
• 10082001Jun 15, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to repair the shifter knob and the transmission electronic control electrical connector to correct the customers concern of not being able to shift out of park, shift knob not illuminating and/or the dic displaying to service transmission.
• 10081022Jun 14, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that ,when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests.
• 10080960Jun 14, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about adding transmitters without using service programming system. Verify all mechanical keys operate correctly before beginning any programming procedures. Two previously learned transmitters are required and placed into the cup holder. If only one transmitter is present the "adding transmitters without sps" can not be performed.
• 10089247Jun 10, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of floor mats.
• 10081967Jun 1, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides information to ignore front view camera module dtc u0121 set in history.
• 10114105May 31, 2016Engine, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying non-GM (aftermarket) engine calibrations for gasoline engines using Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 10114108May 27, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on the need to perform a Battery Sensor Module learn procedure after a stop/start system repair or after any repair where the 12V battery negative cable has been disconnected.
• 10078924May 27, 2016Vehicle speed control. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that some owners may notice at roughly 3/4 of the way through the accelerator pedal travel there is a click felt in the pedal also the pedal gets harder to push. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. The accelerator pedal design has changed for vehicles equipped with…
• 10078923May 26, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with information on the proper washing of the bright aluminum moldings to avoid the moldings from getting damaged. It is recommended that a non-alkaline solution be used for preparation & washing of the bright aluminum moldings.
• 10114101May 25, 2016Wheels. This informational bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening or re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed.
• 10078921May 24, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with a diagnostic aid for identifying infotainment components on the vehicles to ensure that the correct component is ordered or replaced and the correct labor code is used for warranty submission.
• 10118547May 20, 2016Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on the temporary tire flat spotting condition.
• 10118546May 16, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a new U.S. dealer special tool loan program.
• 10118545May 16, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.
• 10134545May 13, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides warranty information on accessory power outlet and trailer lighting fuse replacement.
• 10134536May 6, 2016Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on GM?s policy on performing GM covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada.
• 10081365May 6, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on the identification of vehicles that are shipped with the transport mode on and how to turn it off.
• 10081303May 4, 2016Suspension. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the rear shock locator pins for technicians that notice a bent pin during installation of new rear shock absorbers.
• 10081264May 3, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to clear the dtc to correct a customer concern that the stop/start system is inoperative, “stop/start system disabled” message appears on the dic, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) being illuminated and dtc p16dc set caused by the dtc disabling the stop/start system.
• 10078571May 1, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provide information on the product quality center (pqc) assembly replacement process.
• 10078566May 1, 2016Engine cooling, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to not replace any parts for a concern that the crankshaft balancer looks like it is wobbling or vibrating or the mounting bolt does not appear to be centered on the balancer correctly due to the crankshaft balancer bolt being painted silver and the crankshaft balancer being painted black. This gives the illusion that the bolt or balancer is out of round or vibrating.
• 10083513Apr 27, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of receiving frequent "off route" messages while following turn by turn (tbt) route navigation. The technician is provided instructions for resetting the vehicle communication interface module for this concern.
• 10078745Apr 27, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of receiving frequent "off route" messages while following turn by turn (tbt) route navigation. The technician is provided instructions for resetting the vehicle communication interface module for this concern.
• 10083509Apr 21, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern. The vehicle's xm radio only has xm preveiw channels.
• 10083482Apr 21, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician to diagnose the concern and the steps to repair the concern. The vehicle's xm travel link may be inopertive.
• 10078520Apr 20, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information that may be useful on diagnosing batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or set in cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
• 10078507Apr 18, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on using the el-50313 midtronics gr8 battery tester/charger for diagnosing battery replacements and maintaining batteries on new vehicles in dealer inventory.
• 10078506Apr 18, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides warranty information on using the service programming system (sps) for programming control modules
• 10078504Apr 18, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information internal engine noise or damage after oil filter replacement

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