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.

• 10126308Jun 26, 2014Suspension. This informational bulletin was created to aid the technician in diagnosing the difference between a shock or strut that has a fluid residule from a possible external source from a leaking shaft seal.
• 10126301Jun 24, 2014Equipment. This preliminary bulletin explains to the technician to use the vin when reprogramming the radio using the techline/service programming systems.
• 10125966Jun 23, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the Head up Display mage appearing crooked and or tilted on the windshield. Technician will need to update the Instrument Panel Cluster with the latest calibrations in TIS2Web.
• 10126291Jun 18, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure on how to reset the power folding mirriors after they been folded manually, to fix the customers concern of the mirriors shaking or fluttering at normal driving speeds.
• 10126290Jun 17, 2014Brakes. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on applying the correct amount of copper paste to the brake pad to correct the customers concern of a brake squeal or noise.
• 10126285Jun 16, 2014Equipment. This preliminary bulletin provides procedures on how to reset or refresh the XM radio receiver is the customers states that they only get a few channels.
• 10125956Jun 16, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may not receiving all channels on the XM band. Technician will need to use a scan tool and verify current Digital Radio Receiver Status under Data Display. Technician will need to look at the second line labeled Digital Radio Receiver Status will display a number of 00 - 04. Technician will repair per the status…
• 10125953Jun 16, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the programming and activation of the OnStar system. For many 2008 and prior model year GM vehicles, the programming is performed using the Tech 2 and the activation is initiated by a Service Programming System.
• 10126281Jun 13, 2014Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure on reprograming the HMI module to repair the customers concern of the blank screen after start up, Rear view camera on, touch screen inop, bluetooth and navigation concerns.
• 10126280Jun 13, 2014Equipment. This preliminary bulletin provides a information to the dealer for the requirements need for equipment.
• 10125950Jun 13, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the delay in haptic feedback when using touch buttons. Technician will need to update the Integrated Center Stack with the latest software in Tis2Web.
• 10126278Jun 12, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the dealer with information on what to do when requesting a new key code for the customer.
• 10126275Jun 5, 2014Equipment. This information bulletin provides dealers with more information on how to better prep a vehicle for pre-delivery.
• 10125939Jun 5, 2014Body and structure, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the trunk lid is opening unwanted. Technician will need to update the Body Control Module using Service Programming System.
• 10252892Jun 1, 2014Engine cooling. Engineering Information.
• 10073879Jun 1, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073877Jun 1, 2014Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073348Jun 1, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073257Jun 1, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070118Jun 1, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10137937May 30, 2014Tires. This informational bulletin provides explanation on using the tire sealent in the GM kit as a temporary fix only untill the tire can be properly repaired under the new tire warranty.
• 10092942May 30, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. 13120c - service update (revised expiration date). This bulletin provides a service procedure to reprogram the transmission control module (tcm) on certain vehicles, equipped with 6-speed automatic transmission. The torque converter clutch solenoid in the techm can stick due to debris in the transmission. When the vehicle is at the end of a coast-down, as the vehicle is coming to a stop, a stuck solenoid will fail…
• 10137935May 29, 2014Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides a process to the service agents that are not required to contact PQC, to determine when to replace a assembly as opposed to repairing and if an engine or transmission is being returned, that it has all the information in relation to that part being returned.
• 10137934May 29, 2014Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information to the technician on what parts of an engine or transmission will require the PQC to be notified.
• 10137932May 28, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. This warranty bulletin explains how to use the EL-50313 Midtronic GR8 Battery tester to test a battery and determin if it is warranty or not.
• 10137928May 22, 2014Equipment, Tires. This informational bulletin explains a normal condition of new tires may shake and vibrate for the first few miles.
• 10137927May 22, 2014Equipment, Tires. This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on tire radial force variations and how to balance a tire using the balancer.
• 10137925May 21, 2014Equipment. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to update the radio to correct the customers concern of multipul radio operation issues.
• 10137919May 19, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to replacing parts that may be un necessary.
• 10137918May 19, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin explains if the fuse is open when the customer plugs in the trailer, that it may be the cause if diagnostics finds no problems to that point.
• 10112074May 19, 2014Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have the Antilock Braking System, Service Traction Control System, and/or Service Stabilitrak lights are on. The Electronic Brake Control Module may have one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes C0035-C0050 with specifically symptom 18, 5A, or 0F. Technician will gain access…
• 10137914May 16, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides tips on how to care for the interior of the vehicle using products.
• 10137913May 16, 2014Equipment, Forward collision avoidance. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to re-calibrate the forward range radar if the Service Driver Assist message stays on after a repair.
• 10137910May 14, 2014Equipment. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to update the radio to correct the customers concern of multipul radio operation issues.
• 10137906May 13, 2014Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to disconnect the battery if the repairs were done to the vehicle and the technician was unable to clear the codes.
• 10137905May 13, 2014Electrical system. This preliminary bulletin provides information to the technician, to check for loose grounds and the correct labor op to use
• 10137903May 12, 2014Equipment. This preliminary bulletin states to add the DTC symptom byte to the documentation to help aid engineering pinpoint concerns when trying to locate a root cause.
• 10137901May 9, 2014Fuel system. This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
• 10137896May 6, 2014Steering, Electrical system. This preliminary bulletin provies a procedure to reprogram the instrument cluster to correct the customers concern of the steering wheel radios controls erractic operation.
• 10112057May 6, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the radio display does not always return to the previous source screen when a Bluetooth call has ended. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10137890May 2, 2014Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information to the technician on what parts of an engine or transmission will require the PQC to be notified.
• 10112049May 2, 2014Engine cooling, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have check engine light and a misfire. Technician will find a P0300 set. If the misfiring cylinder is creating NO or very low power, technician will need to follow these diagnostics steps. 1) Swap the ignition coil and spark plug with another cylinder. 2) Inspect the plug when out for…
• 10112048May 2, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a touchscreen that is inaccurate or that the display does not seem to respond with the desired operation when pressed. Technician will need to perform a touch screen calibration and re-evaluate the concern.
• 10250019May 1, 2014Electrical system. Unable to Clear BCM DTCs After Completing Repair
• 10250018May 1, 2014Electrical system. Unable to Clear BCM DTCs After Completing Repair
• 10248454May 1, 2014Equipment. Call Screen Is Still Displayed After Ending A Bluetooth Call
• 10246913May 1, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera), Wheels. EBCM Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnostic Aid for ABS Message
• 10246730May 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Service Update for Inventory Vehicles Only Torque Converter Clutch Sticking Expires May 31, 2015
• 10246506May 1, 2014Electrical system, Other or unknown. Unable to Clear BCM DTCs After Completing Repair
• 10246505May 1, 2014Other or unknown, Electrical system. Unable to Clear BCM DTCs After Completing Repair

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