2015 Cadillac XTS Technical Service Bulletins

1,633 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 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.

• 10073308Jul 1, 2014Brakes, Wheels. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10072511Jul 1, 2014Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10126310Jun 26, 2014Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on cleaning scratches or scuffs on the interior trim or console panels using GM authorized polishes and waxes and advising that any damage may not covered by warranty.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10126280Jun 13, 2014Equipment. This preliminary bulletin provides a information to the dealer for the requirements need for equipment.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10137914May 16, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides tips on how to care for the interior of the vehicle using products.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10250018May 1, 2014Electrical system. Unable to Clear BCM DTCs After Completing Repair
• 10246505May 1, 2014Other or unknown, Electrical system. Unable to Clear BCM DTCs After Completing Repair
• 10245758May 1, 2014Equipment. Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing (Follow Procedure as Outlined Below)
• 10137889May 1, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to turn the transport mode message off and reset the battery light flashing.
• 10135227Apr 28, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to the dealers on properly maintaining vehicles in inventory.
• 10135219Apr 22, 2014Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin explains condensation in exterior lights and replacment guidelines for warranty replacement.
• 10135218Apr 22, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin is to assist with the identification of issues that are not considered warrantable.
• 10111820Apr 22, 2014Equipment, Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have random misfires or roughness on cold start. Technician will need to fill the vehicle with fresh fuel and test drive for 20 miles. If the roughness or random misfire is gone then no further repairs should be attempted.
• 10111815Apr 21, 2014Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a ticking noise on cold start after sitting more than 6 hours. Technician will inspect the oil pump pick-up tube to block seal being compressed. It the seal is compressed replace the seal and retest.
• 10111811Apr 18, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10111810Apr 17, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partect for assistance. Technician can also contact Techline Customer Support Center for programming issues.
• 10135208Apr 15, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary bulletin provides a repair to replace the windshield to fix the customers concern of the inside rearview mirrior loose or fell off with bracket.
• 10135201Apr 14, 2014Equipment. This information bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fixing the vehicle right the first time by listing possible concerns to specific vehicles.
• 10111798Apr 9, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with information on the proper washing of the bright aluminum moldings to avoid the moldings from getting damaged. It is recommended that a non-alkaline solution be used for preparation & washing of the bright aluminum moldings.
• 10250013Apr 1, 2014Electrical system. High Voltage Safety ? High Voltage Disabling
• 10246623Apr 1, 2014Vehicle speed control, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Other or unknown…. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10073346Apr 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070901Apr 1, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070042Apr 1, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10137887Mar 28, 2014Electrical system. 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
• 10111877Mar 24, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that some vehicles may have a radio display that is covered when the radio station favorites list is maximized. This is a normal operating characteristic and no repair attempt should be made. The hidden screen functions will operate again after the user minimizes the favorites list by dragging it to the bottom of the display.
• 10137866Mar 17, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to replacing parts that may be un necessary.
• 10061121Mar 10, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10111850Mar 5, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that when a Canadian customer may comment that when they travel to the United States, they are unable to connect to OnStar or use hands free calling. Dealer can advise the customer that the existing cell phone provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada.
• 10111849Mar 5, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a frequent "off route" messages while following Turn by Turn route. Technicians will need to remove power from the Vehicle Communication Interface Module for one hour and retest for the concern.

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