2020 Cadillac XT5 Technical Service Bulletins

879 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 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.

• 10183126Oct 23, 2020Engine. This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
• 10183228Oct 22, 2020Body and structure. Service Update - Certain vehicles may have been built with a small metal split in the liftgate opening gutter panel, located in the upper left area of the liftgate opening. This metal split can be detected only with the liftgate open. This condition could result in a potential water leak or appearance issue. Dealers are to inspect the liftgate opening for a potential metal split, and repair if necessary.
• 10183788Oct 21, 2020Equipment. This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated.
• 10183779Oct 21, 2020Fuel 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.
• 10182554Oct 14, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer that a customer may comment that the MIL light is illuminated. The technician may find P1098 and/or P26BB set current or history. That this may be caused by a software anomaly, and that GM is currently looking into the issue. It provides testing and related direction based on the results.
• 10183143Oct 13, 2020Equipment, Wheels. This bulletin provides a procedure to clean the back side of the rims and rotors and to correct the customers concern of wheel clicking.
• 10183780Oct 9, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration - Customer Concern Not Duplicated (CCND) Labor Operation Numbers.
• 10182547Oct 8, 2020Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates information Night Vision Inoperative Green Pixelated / Fuzzy Screen. To Inspect that the black LVDS /USB connector is seated correctly in the cluster.
• 10182540Oct 7, 2020Forward collision avoidance. This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when the FAB has been set to "Alert".
• 10182531Oct 1, 2020Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates information for a normal noise operating as designed
• 10181724Sep 30, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
• 10181178Sep 30, 2020Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a engine oil leak that may occur at the cam carrier gasket T joint area due to improper amount of sealer be applied
• 10181675Sep 29, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA) (US dealers only).
• 10181177Sep 29, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary information communicates that a customer may come to the dealer with a complaint of a hum, drone or pulsing type noise at times. On investigation the dealer may discover that this concern only occurs when the customer is driving with one or both rear windows down or one front window down.
• 10181692Sep 25, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin describes/outlines the process for the 9T65 Automatic Transmission Replacement Pilot Program (U.S. Only).
• 10181688Sep 22, 2020Brakes. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Loss of Brake Assist, Various Messages Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC), Brake Pedal Travel and Apply May Feel Different, One or More of the Following DTCs May be Set: P0606 with C0021, C05D2, C0595, C2A3B, C0024, C053D, P25A2.
• 10181722Sep 21, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Radio Software Version U150 Update.
• 10181157Sep 21, 2020Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates information on radio software anamolies and future radio software updates to correct the concern.
• 10181156Sep 21, 2020Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates an XM service concern of no audio at startup until a channel change and directs to contact XM for direct support.
• 10181695Sep 17, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode On Message Being Displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the Transport Mode message ON and OFF.
• 10181678Sep 11, 2020Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on the new oil filter UPF63R to be used on the HFV6 Engines.
• 10181694Sep 10, 2020Engine, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Service Engine Soon Message at Start Up or Shortly after Start Up.
• 10181690Sep 10, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of seeing SD Card Removed error message displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
• 10181670Sep 2, 2020Engine cooling. This Bulletin provides inspection/diagnosis/correction information on a cold start misfire and/or rough idle and DTC P0300 that may also be set.
• 10181660Sep 2, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares.
• 10180312Aug 18, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin describes/outlines the process for the 9T65 Automatic Transmission Replacement Pilot Program (U.S. Only).
• 10180697Aug 14, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program Information.
• 10180317Aug 14, 2020Tires. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10180315Aug 12, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode On Message Being Displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the Transport Mode message ON and OFF.
• 10180296Aug 7, 2020Brakes, Wheels. This bulletin provides a procedure to clean the back side of the rims and rotors and to correct the customers concern of wheel clicking.
• 10180699Aug 6, 2020Electrical system. This engineering information (EI) is asking dealers that if you encounter a vehicle with an issue that is caused by wire, connector, or terminal damage or an incorrect wire harness routing issue that drives a warrantable item type of repair, take pictures of the issue, fill out required fields and Submit.
• 10180299Aug 5, 2020Equipment. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
• 10179538Jul 30, 2020Electrical system. This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated.
• 10178949Jul 28, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. 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 for Canadian Dealers only.
• 10178388Jul 28, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates that a possible trans fluid leak found may only be residual fluid that was left during the assembly process with no repairs needed if no dye is detected after cleaning and re-evaluation.
• 10178950Jul 21, 2020Wheels, Equipment. This bulletin provides a procedure to clean the back side of the rims and rotors and to correct the customers concern of wheel clicking.
• 10178372Jul 15, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates to perform a transmission fluid drain and fill to correct a TCC shudder concern.
• 10179408Jul 10, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. This bulletin provides information to dealers regarding transportation damage repair claim submission requirements.
• 10178366Jul 9, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates an XM service concern of no audio at startup until a channel change and directs to contact XM for direct support.
• 10178363Jul 7, 2020Engine, Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates a possible noise from the water pump causing a DTC and the diagnostics for the repair.
• 10178361Jul 2, 2020Electrical system, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon and may also have an oil or coolant leak. Technician may find coolant or oil in a spark plug tube. If the Spark Plug Tube is leaking and it is determined that the oil or coolant is not coming from a leak above the spark plug then replace the cylinder Head, spark plug and coil.
• 10179532Jul 1, 2020Equipment. This engineering information (EI) ends the needs for information from the field regarding SD Code messages displayed on the Radio Screen and/or Instrument Cluster - Navigation System Malfunction.
• 10178286Jun 26, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin describes/outlines the process for the 9T65 Automatic Transmission Replacement Pilot Program (U.S. Only).
• 10178346Jun 25, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer that a customer may comment that the MIL light is illuminated. The technician may find P1098 and/or P26BB set current or history. That this may be caused by a software anomaly, and that GM is currently looking into the issue. It provides testing and related direction based on the results.
• 10178282Jun 25, 2020Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10178288Jun 23, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management.
• 10178338Jun 22, 2020Body and structure. This Preliminary information communicates a work around when only 11 digit PUN (Part Unique Number) is seen on Service Solenoid Body Assembly.
• 10178335Jun 18, 2020Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates information on radio software anamolies and future radio software updates to correct the concern.
• 10178284Jun 18, 2020Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of seeing SD Card Removed error message displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
• 10178293Jun 15, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program Information.

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