2013 Cadillac XTS Technical Service Bulletins

2,094 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Cadillac XTS. 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.

• 10075724Jan 18, 2016Vehicle speed control, Electrical system. A customer may comment they receive an "ADAPTIVE CRUISE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE" message on the DIC when attempting to activate the cruise. Other possible messages may include, Park Assist Symbols Unavailable, Lane Departure Warning Unavailable and Rear Auto Braking Unavailable. If normal diagnostics lead to a concern that can be duplicated and there are no DTCs present, the concern is most commonly caused by one…
• 10112272Jan 14, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.
• 10246963Jan 13, 2016Equipment. Changing Turn-By-Turn Voice Response To Metric Or English Units
• 10114341Jan 13, 2016Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a "ADAPTIVE CRUISE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE" message on the Driver Information Center when attempting to activate the cruise. Technician will need to perform a Multi Axis Sensor yaw rate sensor learn procedure. Also perform the Long Range Radar Learn called-out in the Radar Sensor Module - Long Range…
• 10094962Jan 13, 2016Forward collision avoidance. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a "adaptive cruise temporarily unavailable" message on the driver information center when attempting to activate the cruise. Technician will need to perform a multi axis sensor yaw rate sensor learn procedure. Also perform the long range radar learn called-out in the radar sensor module - long range…
• 10112264Jan 7, 2016Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information on removing paint stains on the under side of protective shipping film
• 10252149Jan 6, 2016Equipment. HD Radio Turns On Unwanted When Using Radio Station Voice Command.
• 10250067Jan 1, 2016Equipment. Infotainment System Will Not Return to Media After Bluetooth Call Ends
• 10246639Jan 1, 2016Steering. Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Hose During Extreme Low Temperature Conditions
• 10061383Jan 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10115003Dec 30, 2015Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have oil mixed in with the engine coolant. Technician will need to inspect the oil cooler if equipped for possible leaking into the cooling system through the radiator. If no issue found replace the engine as well as all rubber coolant hoses.
• 10252155Dec 21, 2015Equipment. CD Player Inoperative.
• 10114989Dec 21, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician how to diagnose vehicles with the CD player inoperative. If this concern is encountered, cycle the CD player fuse and re-evaluate the concern. If the concern is no longer present, replace the CD player. When the CD player is still found to be inoperative after cycling the fuse follow Service Information diagnostics.
• 10114977Dec 18, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.
• 10114971Dec 15, 2015Vehicle speed control. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician when the customer comments that their digital vehicle speed display is showing a different speed than the analog vehicle speed display. There may be up to 2 miles per hour difference between the digital and analog vehicle speed displays.
• 10114954Dec 9, 2015Fuel system, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0442. Technician will need to review Techlink article from May 2013 titled "Using the Evaporative Emissions System Tester" Technician will need to follow these steps to help diagnose the issue. First after the P0442…
• 10114946Dec 4, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the lower center section of the display will not work when pressed. Technician will need to replace the Integrated Center Stack for this concern.
• 10201115Dec 1, 2015Equipment, Other or unknown. OnStar Voice Fallback Number Update
• 10201098Dec 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
• 10190504Dec 1, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide Season Odometer Programming Methods in Use Today 1. IPC reprogramming and setup using the service programming system (SPS). 2. Odometer setup at the electronic service center (ESC) when using an exchange IPC/DIC. 3. Tech 2® – The Tech 2 is used to set up a replacement BCM, which includes loading the odometer value that is displayed and stored in the IPC.
• 10190503Dec 1, 2015Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
• 10114939Dec 1, 2015Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a knock noise, seized engine, lower end squeak or squeal from the engine. Technician will inspect the oil control solenoids for metal debris. Also inspect for damage to the cam caps Journals and camshaft journals on the heads. The check the timing chain idler sprockets for stiffness when turning. If any of…
• 10137258Nov 30, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for technicians on the reuse of fasteners and the proper reading of torque specifications.
• 10115143Nov 30, 2015Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire.
• 10137255Nov 25, 2015Tires, Wheels. This informational bulletin provides additional information to the technician on how to check for Tire Radial Force Variations and the difference between balancing a flange and flangeless rim.
• 10115138Nov 25, 2015Equipment, Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer…
• 10115129Nov 23, 2015Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a knock noise, seized engine, lower end squeak or squeal from the engine. Technician will inspect the oil control solenoids for metal debris. Also inspect for damage to the cam caps Journals and camshaft journals on the heads. The check the timing chain idler sprockets for stiffness when turning. If any of…
• 10115128Nov 23, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. Technician should obtain a hand-held GPS unit to test the odometer. If a hand held GPS unit is not available, the only other option is to verify the miles traveled using a surveyor's wheel or a dynamometer.
• 10115127Nov 23, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that intermittently the Outside Air Temperature displays dashes instead of a numeric value. This is normal operation of the CUE system, whenever the battery is disconnected and reconnected for service repairs.
• 10137249Nov 20, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar cellular communication upgrade.
• 10137246Nov 20, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar cellular communication upgrade.
• 10089566Nov 19, 2015Electrical system. 15404 - customer satisfaction program. Certain vehicles may have a condition that if involved in a non-deployment crash may not automatically activate any post-crash actions, including an automatic crash response (acr) call from onstar, door unlock, interior lamp illumination, hazard lamp activation, hvac blower shutdown, and fuel pump shutdown. A non-deployment crash event is not severe enough to deploy the seat…
• 10137237Nov 12, 2015Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin adds the 2016 model year to a communication which provides dealership personnel revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.
• 10137232Nov 12, 2015Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct customer concerns about blank screen after startup and reverse, rear view camera message on, touch screen inoperable, Bluetooth and navigation concerns.
• 10115110Nov 9, 2015Suspension, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a noise, vibration or shudder on acceleration from a stop. Technician may find that the right front axle shaft is not fully seated into the transfer case. Technician will need to inspect the splines on the half shaft for damage. If damage is found replace the half shaft and install a new retaining ring…
• 10115095Nov 4, 2015Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a knock noise, seized engine, lower end squeak or squeal from the engine. Technician will inspect the oil control solenoids for metal debris. Also inspect for damage to the cam caps Journals and camshaft journals on the heads. The check the timing chain idler sprockets for stiffness when turning. If any of…
• 10126403Oct 30, 2015Seats. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of the driver and/or passenger power seat height stuck in the full-up position, intermittent inoperative seat adjustment or not lowering.
• 10126401Oct 30, 2015Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information on the PQC assembly replacement process - for dealers required to contact PQC prior to replacing an assembly (U.S. and Canada only).
• 10114932Oct 28, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that when shutting the vehicle off when the radio is turned off prior, the radio will turn back on in the muted condition on the next key cycle. No action should be taken at this time as this is considered a normal operating characteristic.
• 10126395Oct 27, 2015Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
• 10126393Oct 26, 2015Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on an updated warranty and policy exchange program for electronic products through GM authorized Electronic Service Centers (ESCs) (U.S. and Canada).
• 10126385Oct 22, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2014 - 2016 model years to cleaning information to correct a customer concern of seeing a white film/residue on the IP pad and/or door trim panels.
• 10114909Oct 19, 2015Equipment, Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0008 or P0009 may be set. Technician will need to inspect for loose timing chains or tensioners. If after following Service Information diagnostics the root cause is not found inspect the reluctor for the crankshaft sensor. If the reluctor has moved then replace crankshaft.
• 10114908Oct 19, 2015Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have black smoke on a cold start. A dual-pulse injection strategy is utilized during engine cold start to reduce the time required to bring the catalytic converter up to operating temperature. This split injection strategy lasts for about 60 seconds on cold start. This process may cause the customer to see…
• 10114903Oct 16, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.
• 10126375Oct 14, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on the use of non-GM approved battery chargers and booster packs.
• 10114894Oct 14, 2015Suspension, Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be…
• 10126370Oct 13, 2015Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on proper engine and automatic transmission/transaxle identification.
• 10126369Oct 13, 2015Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information that may be useful in diagnosing/testing batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or set in cold weather climates to correct a customer concern of symptoms that include, but not limited to, a slow or no crank condition that may be caused by a discharged battery.
• 10114878Oct 12, 2015Engine cooling, Electrical system. 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.

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