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.

• 10134681Mar 26, 2013Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on clarification of use-dealer empowerment labor operations and customer enthusiasm.
• 10134680Mar 26, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information accessory power outlet and trailer lighting fuse replacement due to electrical systems that can be affected by devices that are plugged in by the customer.
• 10134676Mar 25, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on powertrain and various electronic/electrical control issues.
• 10134675Mar 25, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers to properly maintain vehicle in inventory.
• 10112935Mar 25, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down, remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle.
• 10134672Mar 22, 2013Seats. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper cleaning products for GM hard or plastic surfaces, seats carpet, vinyl.
• 10134671Mar 22, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Tires. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on aftermarket ALSL or DLC devices causing multiple issues due to suspected tampering.
• 10114140Mar 22, 2013Equipment. Cancellation of Stop Delivery Order - XTS Livery Vehicles. No action required.
• 10060425Mar 22, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10112930Mar 21, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician being unable to program fobs to the vehicle. Technician will need to ensure the key FOB is a new unit and has not been programmed to another vehicle previously.
• 10114139Mar 20, 2013Electrical system. 12262B - Service Update (clarification of condition). Dealers are to reprogram the seat memory control module. The reprogramming of the seat memory control module will change how the auto memory recall feature recalls the stored memory settings from the RKE transmitters.
• 10112927Mar 20, 2013Seats. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that before service update 12262 the memory seats were not linked to the key fobs. Technician should be advised that the updated calibration installed during Service Update Bulletin 12262 will eliminate the "RKE Memory positions" and will now link memory 1 and 2 to the fobs.
• 10060423Mar 20, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10134662Mar 19, 2013Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information of suspected tampering or vehicle modifications for non-GM (Aftermarket) engine and transmission calibrations for V6 and V8 gasoline engines Using Tech 2® or global diagnostic system 2 (GDS 2)
• 10114138Mar 19, 2013Seats. 12290A - Service Update (revised service procedure). The trim on the front corners of the seat cushion is loose and potentially bunching or wrinkling. Dealers are to tighten the driver and front passenger seat cushion trim.
• 10112921Mar 19, 2013Brakes, Electrical system. 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…
• 10060422Mar 19, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10114137Mar 18, 2013Equipment. 12250A - Service Update (revised service procedure). Inspect and repair multiple vehicle interior concerns that may impact customer satisfaction, i.e., seat track cover, pillar trim panesl, front console cup holder, etc.
• 10112919Mar 18, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the XTS glove box assembly will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10114136Mar 14, 2013Equipment. 12265A - Service Update (revised warranty information). replace the radio control assembly on certain 2013 model year Cadillac ATS, SRX, and XTS vehicles. The radio volume increases to maximum level without input and the radio cannot be turned off. This condition may or may not occur on subsequent ignition cycles. Also, the heated and/or ventilated seat operation may turn on without input, and/or the outside…
• 10060420Mar 14, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10134652Mar 11, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on fix it right for first time issues.
• 10114135Mar 11, 2013Equipment. Stop Delivery Order - XTS Livery Vehicles.
• 10060418Mar 11, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10112898Mar 7, 2013Engine cooling. 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.
• 10134648Mar 6, 2013Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on modification of policy and procedures section 1.6.2.11 for repairs performed under the customer satisfaction program.
• 10134640Mar 4, 2013Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on the appearance of chromed aluminum wheels due to chemical staining, pitting corrosion and/or spotted.
• 10254207Mar 1, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. No Crank/No Start, Dead Battery Due to Parasitic Drain/Discharge.
• 10247692Mar 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Diagnostic Tip - Unable to Learn RKE Transmitters.
• 10246911Mar 1, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera), Wheels. EBCM Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnostic Aid for ABS Message
• 10246671Mar 1, 2013Seats, Body and structure. Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles Front Seat Cushion Trim Retention Expires with Base Warranty
• 10246660Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Service Update for Customer Vehicles Automatic Radio Volume Increase and/or Radio Control Assembly Buttons Not Operating as Designed Expires with Base Warranty
• 10246656Mar 1, 2013Electrical system, Seats. Service klUpdate for Inventory and Customer Vehicles Seat Memory Control Module Reprogralm Expires with Base Warranty
• 10246612Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Modification of Policy and Procedures Section 1.6.2.11 for Repairs Performed Under Customer Satisfaction Program 12293 (U.S. Dealers Only)
• 10245866Mar 1, 2013Body and structure. Product Enhancements ? Interior Trim
• 10245804Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Aftermarket ALDL or DLC Interface Devices Causing Multiple Issues
• 10245331Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Diagnostic Tip - Unable to Learn RKE Transmitters.
• 10073179Mar 1, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071578Mar 1, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071527Mar 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069923Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069918Mar 1, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069915Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069909Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069078Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10065016Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10065012Mar 1, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063970Mar 1, 2013Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052051Mar 1, 2013Tires. Cadillac: consumer may be complaining about a tire that is slowly losing air pressure over time.
• 10112886Feb 26, 2013Seats. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about 2013 Cadillac XTS has a self-regulating heater pad that is used for seat heaters. Technician should be advised that the cushion and seat-back should achieve an approximate temperature according to the level of desired heat.

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