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.

• 10246513Nov 21, 2014Equipment. Please return service inventory of ACDelco part numbers 20964305, 20964306, 20877116, and 20898936 (Date Codes 077 13166 - 077 13228, June 15, 2013?August 16, 2013).
• 10114746Nov 21, 2014Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended crank, or crank no start in some cases. Technician will need to perform published Service Information diagnostics. If technician finds carbon an upper engine and valve cleaning should be performed.
• 10114267Nov 21, 2014Fuel system. This informational bulletin provides information on top tier fuels and what brands are available.
• 10114262Nov 18, 2014Brakes. This informational bulletin explains a normal condition for what and how the drive line can clunk.
• 10114260Nov 18, 2014Forward collision avoidance. This information bulletin explains the use of drilling high strength steel in a collision repair and the GM recommended CryoCobalt Drill bit.
• 10114730Nov 14, 2014Equipment, Seats. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the speakers on top of the seats make a buzz noise when playing AM talk radio. Technician will ensure Service Update 13004 has been performed first. If this concern is still present, separate the speaker housing and apply felt tape to the raised section.
• 10114256Nov 12, 2014Electrical system. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to repair the glove box assembly to correct the customers concern of the glove box door electrical switch is inoperative, or that the glove box door latch releases on one side, but not the other.
• 10114245Nov 7, 2014Electrical system. This informational bulletin was created to help technician identify non GM calibrations for the gasoline engines and the damages that may be caused by aftermarket calibrations
• 10114244Nov 7, 2014Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to turn the transport mode message of and reset the battery light flashing.
• 10114707Nov 5, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with an inoperative CD player. Technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10114241Nov 5, 2014Electrical system. This informational bulletin was created to help technician identify non GM calibrations for the gasoline engines and the damages that may be caused by aftermarket calibrations
• 10114705Nov 4, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the existing cellular provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada to support transmitting of the packet data required for Turn-By-Turn feature to operate. The…
• 10114240Nov 3, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to replacing parts that may be un necessary.
• 10114239Nov 3, 2014Equipment. This warranty bulletin clarifies the use of dealer empowerment to satisfy the customer.
• 10252893Nov 1, 2014Engine cooling. Engineering Information.
• 10252163Nov 1, 2014Equipment. XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
• 10252154Nov 1, 2014Equipment. CD Player Inoperative.
• 10250082Nov 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Information on Driveline Clunk Noise
• 10247063Nov 1, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
• 10246569Nov 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Information on Driveline Clunk Noise
• 10245951Nov 1, 2014Equipment. Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
• 10245760Nov 1, 2014Equipment. Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing (Follow Procedure as Outlined Below)
• 10073900Nov 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073258Nov 1, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070109Nov 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10135364Oct 31, 2014Steering. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that if replacement of either shift paddle is necessary, the steering wheel does not need to be replaced nor does it need to be removed to replace either shift paddle.
• 10135356Oct 30, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
• 10114328Oct 30, 2014Equipment. This information for Warranty administration - Changes the Service Policy and Procedures Section 1.6.2.11 and now is refered to Article 3.2.9 of the 1st addition manual for details of Technician Identification and Accounting of Labor Time
• 10135355Oct 28, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the navigation voice feedback is choppy, distorted, or garbled. Technician will need to press Settings, Voice, Audio Feedback Speed, and verify speed is set to Medium.
• 10135353Oct 28, 2014Electrical system, Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have sit lower at being parked for several days. It is important to note that, under normal conditions, it is typical and acceptable for the air suspension system to drop slightly over time. Dealers can remind customers that cycling the ignition or starting the vehicle will bring the trim height back to normal…
• 10114318Oct 28, 2014Fuel system. This informational bulletin was provides information for the technician of cold start ticking noises in the engine compartment and may be caused by the fuel pump and/or the fuel injectors and no repairs are needed for a normal condition.
• 10114309Oct 23, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This informational bulletin explains how to care for wiper blades.
• 10135346Oct 21, 2014Electrical system, Steering. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that when streaming MP3 song files through a Bluetooth paired phone the song advances to next selection when the seek up button on right hand steering wheel control is pressed but when the seek button is held down for fast forward and then released, the music will continue to fast forward.
• 10135342Oct 20, 2014Engine 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.
• 10135337Oct 17, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the existing cellular provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada to support transmitting of the packet data required for Turn-By-Turn feature to operate. The…
• 10114299Oct 17, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a quick guide to updating which model vehicle after replacing the IPC.
• 10114296Oct 16, 2014Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information of the JOB CARD, for a repair on vehicles and what is acceptable - customer authorization; Service manager approvals and transaction authorization; Details of concern, cause and correction; Labor Time; Technician ID and acoutablity of labor time; Proper documentation and retension of warranty parts; Accurate sublet charges and receipts; Add on…
• 10135329Oct 14, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that when the vehicle is shut off while the radio is off and the analog clock is displayed, the radio will turn back on with muted audio if the customer restarts the vehicle. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10135327Oct 14, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician about vehicles that the HD turns on unwanted when tuning to radio stations using voice commands. General Motors Engineering is aware of concern and currently evaluating.
• 10135325Oct 13, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have Driver Information Center pages do not retain settings after an ignition cycle. Technician will need to review the latest version of PI1212 then use Service Programming System to perform a USB update to the Instrument Panel Cluster.
• 10114292Oct 13, 2014Electrical system. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure on how to cold crank test a battery in a vehicle.
• 10135322Oct 10, 2014Engine 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.
• 10135321Oct 10, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that show an error message when a media disc is installed. Technician will need to check the Regular Production Option Code list to verify if the disc is compatible.
• 10135319Oct 9, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. 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 should replace the right hand axle shaft retaining ring using part number 90223082. Technician will need to inspect the splines on the half shaft for damage.
• 10114281Oct 6, 2014Fuel system. This informational bulletin states that it no longer valid and refers to a new bulletin.
• 10114280Oct 6, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and IPCs
• 10135305Oct 2, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. 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 should replace the right hand axle shaft retaining ring using part number 90223082. Technician will need to inspect the splines on the half shaft for damage.
• 10112255Sep 25, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the rear Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning does not retain the temperature settings after a key cycle. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10112251Sep 24, 2014Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.
• 10150637Sep 23, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on how to use floor mats.

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