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.

• 10133151Jan 28, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information for service agents not required to contact product quality center for CNG, LPG or gasoline engine, transmission and/or transfer case.
• 10133149Jan 28, 2013Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on suspected tampering due to aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices causing multiple issues.
• 10133147Jan 28, 2013Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on tire radial force variation.
• 10133143Jan 25, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on suspected tampering on vehicles modifications for identifying non GM ECM calibrations.
• 10133139Jan 24, 2013Other or unknown. This preliminary informational bulletin provides diagnostic information for DTCs P0965, P2719 and P2728.
• 10060403Jan 23, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133134Jan 22, 2013Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to turn the transport mode on/off message that is displayed in the DIC and/or battery light is flashing.
• 10112730Jan 18, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician of steps to take if Pandora is inoperative or experiencing intermittent operation. 1. Verify Pandora is installed on the device. 2. Make sure the device is Bluetooth connected and paired to Cadillac CUE. 3. Make sure stations have been created in Pandora on the device. 4. Launch Pandora by selecting the Pandora Icon on the Integrated Center Stack and…
• 10133132Jan 17, 2013Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for replacing the front side door outside handle cable due to one or more buttons or lights being inoperative and/or moisture found in outside door handle light.
• 10133131Jan 16, 2013Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to turn the transport mode on/off message that is displayed in the DIC and/or battery light is flashing.
• 10133130Jan 16, 2013Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information pre-painting/cleaning process for TPO plastic fascias.
• 10112719Jan 16, 2013Equipment. 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.
• 10112718Jan 16, 2013Exterior lighting. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the automatic highbeams are inoperative. Dealer should advise the customer that there is a mis-print in the vehicle Owner's Manual, The 2013 Cadillac XTS does not have the automatic highbeam feature.
• 10060400Jan 16, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133125Jan 14, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a update for the Electronic Component Exchange Program (U.S. and Canada Only)
• 10060392Jan 8, 2013Electrical system, Seats, Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133115Jan 2, 2013Air bags, Exterior lighting. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on the driver airbag light is flashing in the cluster and/or the passenger airbag ON indicator does not illuminate when the passenger is present when the SDM setup has not been completed after reprogramming.
• 10246693Jan 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Service Update for Inventory Vehicles Only Automatic Radio Volume Increase and/or Radio Control Assembly Buttons Not Operating as Designed Expires January 31, 2014
• 10246658Jan 1, 2013Seats, Electrical system. Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles Inspect Seat Memory Switch Retention, if Equipped, and Replace Outside Door Handles and Outside Door Handle Cables Expires with Base Warranty
• 10245880Jan 1, 2013Electrical system, Seats. Seat Memory Control Module Reprogram
• 10245874Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Intermittent, Partial, or No Power Glove Box Function
• 10245752Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing (Follow Procedure as Outlined Below)
• 10245751Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing (Follow Procedure as Outlined Below)
• 10073162Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073156Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073139Jan 1, 2013Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071526Jan 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071523Jan 1, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071515Jan 1, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069942Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069916Jan 1, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069913Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069910Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051841Jan 1, 2013Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Cadillac: when operating outside handle, the front and/or rear side door, fails to unlatch or open. Inside handle will unlatch and open door. Model 2013 ats, xts.
• 10051754Jan 1, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. Cadillac: outside door handle lock and unlock buttons or the light are inoperative, caused by corrosion of water entering the door handle button/light. Model 2013 xts.
• 10112698Dec 31, 2012Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on a proper paint code for the following special addition vehicles.
• 10082182Dec 21, 2012Steering, Electrical system. 12275 - service update. When the steering wheel assembly was produced, the wire harness may have been pinched by the driver airbag or damaged due to contact with the steering wheel structure. This could prevent the steering wheel from heating, cause the horn to sound continuously, make the steering wheel electronic controls inoperative, and could cause a battery drain. Dealers are to inspect, add protective tape…
• 10059972Dec 21, 2012Electrical system, Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10138538Dec 20, 2012Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on GM vehicles including information regarding the differences of the Dexos oils.
• 10113849Dec 20, 2012Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on GM vehicles including information regarding the differences of the Dexos oils.
• 10138541Dec 17, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10113843Dec 17, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10112677Dec 14, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D-37 history in the Vehicle Communication Interface Module or telematics communication interface control module. Engineering has determined that this code will only display in history on the scan tool and will not cause issues with OnStar system operation.
• 10112660Dec 13, 2012Electrical system, Engine cooling. 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…
• 10245786Dec 12, 2012Exterior lighting, Air bags. Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Seat Belt Reminder Chime Passenger Airbag Indicator On When Electronic Devices or Conductive Objects are Placed on Front Passenger Seat
• 10112641Dec 12, 2012Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. Dealer should send the correct fluid to the proper testing center.
• 10113837Dec 7, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a list off all the issues revolving around new vehicles for a one stop place to find growing concerns around them.
• 10112629Dec 5, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the radio can be turned on after turning the ignition off and opening the driver's door. The radio can then be turned back on after the vehicle's Retained Accessory Power has been canceled by simply pressing the power button on the radio. This is a normal characteristic of the key off operation.
• 10112626Dec 5, 2012Electrical system. 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.
• 10138556Dec 4, 2012Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a descritption of operation of the echo control and noise cancellation settings for concernc regarding noice drop outs during calls and muffled sound.

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