2021 Cadillac XT5 Technical Service Bulletins

832 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 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.

• 10230697Dec 15, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.
• 10228891Dec 14, 2022Brakes. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of hearing front brake grind/groan noise after sitting overnight.
• 10228888Dec 14, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
• 10228886Dec 14, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
• 10228863Dec 13, 2022Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. This Warranty Admin service 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.
• 10230691Dec 12, 2022Forward 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".
• 10228901Dec 12, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Rear View Camera Display Gridlines Dim.
• 10228192Dec 7, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
• 10228226Dec 6, 2022Brakes. This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that after performing a brake inspection, brake pad replacement, or any other repair that requires the caliper piston to be reseated may be causing DTC C05B0 to falsely set for eBoost applications.
• 10230683Dec 5, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 10230682Dec 2, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 10230680Dec 1, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates that there some service parts released to dealers missing software.
• 10227795Dec 1, 2022Engine cooling. This informational bulletin advises the tech to validate if oil is leaking into the cooling system and to test and verify were to leak is coming from before replacing all the parts that wouldn't apply to the repair.
• 10227794Dec 1, 2022Suspension. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect and if need be, to remove the lower strut isolator to clean and scuff if the spring was rubbing against the fender area.
• 10227401Nov 30, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides diagnostic/repair information to correct a customer concern of Cellphone not Charging or USB Receptacle Inoperative.
• 10227674Nov 29, 2022Wheels, Tires. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
• 10227396Nov 22, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need to gather further information from technicians in regards to Vehicle Will Not Move When in Drive, Neutral and/or Reverse and DTCs P0746, P0747 Set.
• 10227670Nov 18, 2022Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates information to diagnose DTC C056D or C056E.
• 10227669Nov 18, 2022Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of dtc p0299 due to a stuck open Charge Air Bypass Valve
• 10227241Nov 18, 2022Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. 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.
• 10227663Nov 10, 2022Fuel system, Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates a possible issue with the active fuel management rockers causing a misfire and the correction for this concern.
• 10227056Nov 9, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
• 10226118Nov 4, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. This service bulletin provides repair information on release of Radio Software Version V160 Update to correct customer concerns of radio software issues.
• 10225732Oct 28, 2022Wheels, Brakes. This bulletin provides a procedure to clean the back side of the rims and rotors and to correct the customers concern of wheel clicking.
• 10226392Oct 26, 2022Engine cooling, Electrical system, Seats. This Preliminary information communicates that a vehicle may be encountered with the heated/ventilated seats inoperative. Upon further inspection it will be found that the F19DA fuse will be open. The technician is instructed to inspect the wiring harness that goes to the passenger seat back blower motor for chaffing on the seat frame. If chaffing is found the technician is instructed to repair the damaged circuits…
• 10225708Oct 25, 2022Engine cooling, Electrical system. This technical bulletin advises the technician to rest the MIL and diagnose additional DTCs for why the code is setting and disabling the start/stop system.
• 10225669Oct 24, 2022Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides possible engine noises that may require the engine to be replace if such noises have been validated to be coming from the areas indicated in the bulletin.
• 10225663Oct 20, 2022Body and structure. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to the front bumper fascia skid plate being loose, disengaged and/or falling off.
• 10225658Oct 19, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for gathering information from the field in regards to Service AWD Lamp illuminated on driver information center (DIC).
• 10225615Oct 19, 2022Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.
• 10226379Oct 17, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). This Preliminary information communicates that a customer may notice that the gridlines on the backup camera are very dim. They may mention that this occurred after an OTA update. The dealer technician is advised to perform no repairs. The technician is advised that engineering is looking into a resolution and the resolution will be communicated through this PI or a bulletin when it becomes available.
• 10226367Oct 10, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates that a vehicle may come into the dealer with various concerns which may include a service engine light or various warning messages on the DIC. The technician is instructed to inspect a wiring harness for chaffing on a bracket which is located beneath the battery tray, at a transmission stud and at the transmission oil cooler line bracket.
• 10224820Oct 7, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
• 10224832Oct 5, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to Vehicle Will Not Move When in Drive, Neutral and/or Reverse and DTCs P0746, P0747 Set.
• 10224831Oct 4, 2022Body and structure. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on the Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program.
• 10224304Sep 28, 2022Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
• 10222839Sep 28, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on Handling Requests for Modifications to Permanently Import/Export Vehicles Between the U.S. and Canada.
• 10222837Sep 28, 2022Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains to the tech on where to look for a possible concern with the rockers causing the MIL to illuminate.
• 10222841Sep 27, 2022Electrical system. This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
• 10222777Sep 16, 2022Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
• 10222776Sep 16, 2022Electrical system. The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
• 10222771Sep 16, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement.
• 10222770Sep 16, 2022Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
• 10222766Sep 16, 2022Fuel system, Engine cooling. 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.
• 10224285Sep 14, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that TAC recommends the utilization of the GDS2 software to aid in diagnosing automatic transmission concerns. TAC is requesting the GDS2 session logs be sent in before the dealer contacts TAC.
• 10222796Sep 14, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
• 10222772Sep 14, 2022Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 10222765Sep 14, 2022Fuel system, Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
• 10222733Sep 14, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
• 10222739Sep 13, 2022Engine cooling, Fuel system. This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.

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