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.

• 10113226Aug 30, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the glove box assemblies will be placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10113506Aug 28, 2013Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program and Global Warranty Management (GWM) Submission Information.
• 10113502Aug 26, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Brakes, Electrical system, Equipment, Engine…. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
• 10113216Aug 26, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the glove box assemblies will be placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10113204Aug 21, 2013Body and structure, Wheels. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of mildew odor or water on front floor on either side of the vehicle. Technician will gain access to the front wheelhouse of the affected side. The front wheel house flange may have a void in the sealer causing water to leak through and accumulate on the floor or wet carpet will be found.
• 10113203Aug 21, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have display is blank, but audio may or may not be present. Technician will need to use Global Diagnostic System 2 to check the Surrogate MOST Master Node Upstream Position is stored in Radio Data Display. Also technician will need to gather more information and contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center…
• 10113201Aug 21, 2013Body and structure, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with radio speakers have poor audio quality, buzz, pop, static type noise or no audio. Technician should inspect the trunk mounted radio amplifier for any signs of moisture. Technician will need to Replace the amplifier if water is present and replace any terminals that have corrosion. Also water test the trunk…
• 10113199Aug 20, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the OnStar system will not connect. Technician should record module info per the latest version of PIC4310 and contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10113494Aug 19, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on close-coupled converter and engine replacement.
• 10113197Aug 19, 2013Engine. 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.
• 10113193Aug 16, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bind or shudder on turns during tight parking lot maneuvers. If technician is working on a 2012 Lacrosse the Electronic Brake Control Module should be updated with the latest calibrations in Service Programming System. If the technician isolates the condition to be coming from the Rear Drive Module, then…
• 10113492Aug 15, 2013Seat belts. This informational bulletin provides information on availability for the seat belt extender.
• 10113483Aug 5, 2013Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information new tire warranty program and global warranty management submission information.
• 10113178Aug 5, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressively applying the throttle, or after making a hard stop followed by an aggressive throttle.
• 10052475Aug 5, 2013Engine. Gm: the engine may be leaking from the front cover or oil filter adapter. This is not a recall.
• 10253405Aug 1, 2013Electrical system, Brakes. Chatter Or Bind Feel On Turns.
• 10113481Aug 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for replacing the right and left axle shaft seals to eliminate a squeak or chirp noise due to the lack of lubrication.
• 10113170Aug 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressively applying the throttle, or after making a hard stop followed by an aggressive throttle.
• 10073414Aug 1, 2013Vehicle speed control, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073402Aug 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10064066Aug 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063016Aug 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10053204Aug 1, 2013Electrical system. Gm: some vehicles may experience the following malfunctions reduced engine power, no crank/no start, service stabilitrak message, electric parking brake light illuminated, and inoperative liftgate. May be due to poor terminal connection between the fuse and fuse block.
• 10052047Aug 1, 2013Body and structure. Chevroelt: water on the floor or carpet. This could be caused by the front wheel house flange having a void in the sealer. This can be corrected by sealing the void. Also included buick lacrosse, buick regal, cadillac xts, and chevrolet malibu model year 2014. *kb updated 09/20/2013
• 10130594Jul 29, 2013Electrical system. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for replacing the fuse block due to poor terminal contact between the fuse and the fuse block.
• 10130581Jul 19, 2013Engine. Slow or Long Engine Crank, Malfunction Indicator Light on, DTC PO513 Set
• 10113143Jul 19, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have display is blank, but audio may or may not be present. Technician will need to use Global Diagnostic System 2 to check the Surrogate MOST Master Node Upstream Position is stored in Radio Data Display. Also technician will need to gather more information and contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center…
• 10113142Jul 19, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Suspension. 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. Technician will need to inspect the splines on the half shaft for damage. Technician should also inspect the splined end of the Power Transfer Unit for excessive wear.
• 10130578Jul 18, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for warranty codes that are generated by EL-50313 midtronics GR8 battery tester/charger.
• 10113140Jul 18, 2013Electronic stability control, Suspension, Wheels. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have one or more broken air suspension compressor mounting bracket bolts. Technician will need to replace the compressor assembly without disturbing the broken bolts as much as possible.
• 10114185Jul 17, 2013Electrical system. 12293A - Customer Satisfaction (revised service procedure). Software updates for the CUE system. These updates will enhance the customer experience with the human machine interface (HMI) radio, including Phone/Bluetooth Pairing, Media Player, internal/external resets, rear camera, and map database.
• 10113136Jul 17, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the voice recognition is inoperative. Technician will need to toggle through all languages then back to the desired language.
• 10059992Jul 17, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10130572Jul 16, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on poor or no transmitter range when using the remote keyless entry (RKE) and/or remote vehicle start (RVS).
• 10130571Jul 16, 2013Electrical system. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to inspect, clean and torque the battery harness terminal due to the engine cranks long or slow, the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is on or the battery is dead.
• 10130570Jul 16, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for the PQC assembly replacement process.
• 10113135Jul 16, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that certain phone contact addresses will not transfer to the radio. Technician will need to ensure that all contacts that are not loaded are listed as "United States" for the country.
• 10130567Jul 12, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on key codes security rules and information on GM key code look up application.
• 10130565Jul 10, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for GM wiring repair.
• 10130564Jul 10, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the transport mode on message displayed in the DIC.
• 10130562Jul 9, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on key code security and information on GM key code look up applications.
• 10246675Jul 1, 2013Electrical system. CSP-CUE System Update
• 10246638Jul 1, 2013Steering. Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Hose During Extreme Low Temperature Conditions
• 10246634Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. Information for Engine Oils Used in 2014 Model Year Vehicles
• 10246630Jul 1, 2013Electrical system. GM Wiring Repair Strategy Information
• 10245755Jul 1, 2013Equipment. Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing (Follow Procedure as Outlined Below)
• 10071691Jul 1, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071690Jul 1, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071688Jul 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071579Jul 1, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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