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2018 Cadillac XT5 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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05/21/18 NHTSA ID: 10137297
TSB ID: 18NA067

This informational bulletin provides information for cleaning brake dust off of aluminum or chrome wheels.
05/21/18 NHTSA ID: 10137186
TSB ID: PIP5486C

This preliminary information communicates possible concerns and a diagnostic strategy to locate and repair various noises within the engine as well as some misfire causes.
05/21/18 NHTSA ID: 10137181
TSB ID: PIP5493F

This preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips for misfires on active fuel management cylinders and engineering investigations into cylinder 6 misfire on xt5 and cylinder 4 misfire on lacrosse both of which are 2017. changes to p
05/21/18 NHTSA ID: 10137680
TSB ID: PI1410B

This preliminary informational bulletin provides information regarding the normal characteristic of instrument panel red brake light intermittently comes on.
05/21/18 NHTSA ID: 10137601
TSB ID: 00-06-01-012G

This informational bulletin advises the possible issues that may occur using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on engine surfaces.
05/21/18 NHTSA ID: 10137312
TSB ID: 17NA390

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to check the temp sensor connection and program the ecm.
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05/21/18 NHTSA ID: 10137397
TSB ID: PIE0457

This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of vehicle no start, stalls repeatedly and/or smoke from under hood at battery.
05/21/18 NHTSA ID: 10137589
TSB ID: 18NA125

This informational bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
05/21/18 NHTSA ID: 10137301
TSB ID: 18NA073

This bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear that require repair and not engine replacement.
05/21/18 NHTSA ID: 10137283
TSB ID: 16NA338

This bulletin provides guidelines for dealers required to contact the pqc for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the pqc process, gwm transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of asse
05/21/18 NHTSA ID: 10137343
TSB ID: 090604015C

This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-06-04-015b (vehicles sitting outside on dealer lots for extended periods with hard start/no start condition) to add the 2015-2018 model years.
05/21/18 NHTSA ID: 10137383
TSB ID: 060089031E

This informational bulletin provides information on oem and remanufactured engine and automatic transmission/transaxle identification.
05/21/18 NHTSA ID: 10137344
TSB ID: 090604026N

This informational bulletin provides information on identifying non-gm engine calibrations for gasoline engines using the tech 2 or gds 2 9u.s. and canada
05/21/18 NHTSA ID: 10137355
TSB ID: PIE0442A

This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of no crank and/or start after being parked for extended time with less than 1,500 miles (2,414 km).
04/23/18 NHTSA ID: 10134594
TSB ID: 150089005A

This warranty administration bulletin provides dealership personnel with policy and procedure requirements for essential tools that include consumable parts (u.s. only).
04/23/18 NHTSA ID: 10134614
TSB ID: 17NA333

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply butyl tape to the switch pocket to hold the retention clips against the switch to correct a condition of power tilt and telescope column switch can be or has pushed into the lower column
04/23/18 NHTSA ID: 10134582
TSB ID: 17NA284

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the power steering control module to correct a condition of reduced steering assist message with dtc c0460 sym 5a due to a software abnormality.
03/12/18 NHTSA ID: 10129900
TSB ID: PIP5095E

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
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03/12/18 NHTSA ID: 10129888
TSB ID: PIP5486B

This preliminary information communicates possible concerns and a diagnostic strategy to locate and repair various noises within the engine as well as some misfire causes.
02/20/18 NHTSA ID: 10129073
TSB ID: PIP5540A

This preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. to allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component
02/20/18 NHTSA ID: 10129081
TSB ID: PIP5493E

This preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips for misfires on active fuel management cylinders and engineering investigations into cylinder 6 misfire on xt5 and cylinder 4 misfire on lacrosse both of which are 2017. changes to p
02/20/18 NHTSA ID: 10129097
TSB ID: PIP5226B

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. only replace the roller rocker that is
02/20/18 NHTSA ID: 10129100
TSB ID: PIP5550

This preliminary information communicates a possible oil leak from the oil cooler and probable cause and repair instruction.
10/04/17 NHTSA ID: 10118250
TSB ID: PIP5216F

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a knock noise, seized engine, lower end squeak or squeal from the engine. technician will inspect the oil control solenoids for metal
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05/21/18 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10137640
TSB ID: 17-NA-066

This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for automatic transmission oil cooler flush and flow test.
05/21/18 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10137554
TSB ID: 080730035C

This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
05/21/18 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10137309
TSB ID: 18NA083

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to adjust the automatic transmission range selector actuator hardware module if any of the conditions are present.
05/07/18 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10135157
TSB ID: 17389 (Bulletin

17389 - service update. some vehicles were shipped with a power transfer unit (ptu) that failed leak testing. dealers are to replace the ptu.
04/23/18 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10134573
TSB ID: 16NA407 4

This informational bulletin advised the technician not to do anything about the dtc set.
04/23/18 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10134574
TSB ID: 16NA407

This informational bulletin advised the technician not to do anything about the dtc set.
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11/13/17 Brakes and Traction Control NHTSA ID: 10123244
TSB ID: PIC6048H

This preliminary information communicates to thetechnician that some customers may comment on the operation of their haptic seat during a lane keep assist event. lane keep assist works differently than lane departure warning. the lane keep
11/13/17 Brakes and Traction Control NHTSA ID: 10123280
TSB ID: PIT5551B

This preliminary information communicatesa "forward collision system reduced" message displayed on the dic when theforward automatic braking has been set to the "alert" setting. this is normal when thefab has been set to "alert".
05/21/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10137375
TSB ID: 17NA215

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to properly reprogram an onstar module to correct a condition of red led, no wifi operation, and/or limited onstar? module functionality after onstar module replacement for another condition.
05/21/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10137495
TSB ID: PIT5411L

This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the human machine interface, radio or tuner, radio controls, integrated center stack, and displays are placed on restriction through the general motors technical assista
05/21/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10137598
TSB ID: 18NA138

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the hmi module to correct a condition of radio control (ics) display does not remain off at times after it has been turned off in the radio settings menu due to a software concern.
05/21/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10137595
TSB ID: 18NA134

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to test the radios receiver if certain xm channels cut out (mutes) depending on location of the vehicle.
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05/21/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10137577
TSB ID: 18NA039

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the memory set module to correct a condition of personalization selections intermittently missing from comfort and convenience menu due to a calibration concern.
05/21/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10137574
TSB ID: 17NA317

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to repair the crankshaft positioning sensor wiring harness by installing a new wiring harness.
05/21/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10137556
TSB ID: 1208132001E

This informational bulletin explains to the dealer how to cover a possible customers mistake when a fuse has been blown.
05/21/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10137599
TSB ID: 18NA141

This informational bulletin provides information on audio volume stuck high or low with no dtcs and that this is a normal characteristic.
05/21/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10137378
TSB ID: 17NA337

This informational bulletin provides information to the customer on the radio display "info pages" being blank and to make sure to select in the "active info pages" menu.
05/21/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10137183
TSB ID: PIT5411K

This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the human machine interface, radio or tuner, radio controls, integrated center stack, and displays are placed on restriction through the general motors technical assista
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05/21/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10137607
TSB ID: 15-NA-087

This technical bulletin advises the technician to rest the mil and diagnose additional dtcs for why the code is setting and disabling the start/stop system.
05/21/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10137194
TSB ID: PIC6315C

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that in the radio settings some of the vehicle personalization selections within the comfort and convenience menu are missing at times. technic
04/23/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10134583
TSB ID: 17NA292

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the wires and/or replace the valve rocker arm oil control valves if the dtcs listed are set.
04/23/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10134612
TSB ID: 17NA331

This informational bulletin provides information to the customer about the rear camera guidelines not being present at times due to the vbm taking over the rear camera option.
04/23/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10134618
TSB ID: 17NA337

This informational bulletin provides information to the customer on the radio display "info pages" being blank and to make sure to select in the "active info pages" menu.
03/12/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10129862
TSB ID: PIT5411J

This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the human machine interface, radio or tuner, radio controls, integrated center stack, display, and media disc players are placed on restriction through the general motor
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03/12/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10129857
TSB ID: PIP4670E

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an engine control module or other modules from one vehicle to another. the global architecture electrical s
03/12/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10129885
TSB ID: PIC6315B

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that in the radio settings some of the vehicle personalization selections within the comfort and convenience menu are missing at times. technic
02/20/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10129063
TSB ID: PIP5545

This preliminary information communicates a possible noise from the water pump causing a dtc and the diagnostics for the repair.
02/20/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10129059
TSB ID: PIT5606

This preliminary information communicates an intermittent no crank, no start, or reduced power loss of data multiple u codes or intermittent power door locks inoperative. inspect harness for chaffed by the i-shaft at the base of the steerin
01/16/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10126973
TSB ID: PIT5354B

This preliminary information communication advises the technician how to determine if the vehicle is equipped with wireless fidelity. technician should check the regular production option code list for (vv4).
01/16/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10126922
TSB ID: PIP5366B

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that some owners may notice at roughly 3/4 of the way through the accelerator pedal travel there is a click felt in the pedal also the pedal gets harder to pu
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01/16/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10126982
TSB ID: PIC5650D

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. technician may find diagnostic trouble
01/16/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10126972
TSB ID: PIC5491K

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 vehic
01/16/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10126951
TSB ID: PIC5839D

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a clock that is slow to update while driving when the clock auto set feature enabled. dealer should communicate to the customer t
12/21/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10126074
TSB ID: 16-NA-267

This informational bulletin describes what technicians should do if they are unable to perform a trcm range motor position learn after a trcm replacement and to validate that the trcm has latest software.
12/21/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10126111
TSB ID: 17-NA-242

This informational bulletin provides to the tech the new version of sps that will prompt warnings when trying to reprogram modules that have been already reprogrammed.
12/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10125106
TSB ID: PIC3100F

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. technician should obtain a hand-held gps unit to test the odomete
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12/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10125127
TSB ID: PIC6315A

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that in the radio settings some of the vehicle personalization selections within the comfort and convenience menu are missing at times. technic
12/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10125125
TSB ID: PIT5599

This preliminary information communicates a false setting of dtcu0121 in the fvcm due to a fvcm software anomaly. code u0121 will set and be moved to history in the fvcm with each ignition cycle.
12/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10125121
TSB ID: PIT5590A

This preliminary information communicates to the technician, that they may be working on a concern of a service driver assist system message with b172e stored in history do not replace any parts. engineering is aware of the issue and a new
12/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10125115
TSB ID: PIC6315

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that in the radio settings some of the vehicle personalization selections within the comfort and convenience menu are missing at times. technic
11/13/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10123266
TSB ID: PIC6310

This preliminary information communicates that a customer may bring a vehicle in with a complaint of the heads up display (hud) frozen or inoperative. the dealer technician may find the hud inoperative and may find no communication with the
11/13/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10123243
TSB ID: PIT5590

This preliminary information communicates to the technician, that they may be working on a concern of a service driver assist system message with b172e stored in history do not replace any parts. engineering is aware of the issue and a new
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11/13/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10123289
TSB ID: PIP5493D

This preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips for misfires on active fuel management cylinders and engineering investigations into cylinder 6 misfire on xt5 and cylinder 4 misfire on lacrosse both of which are 2017. changes to p
05/21/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10137537
TSB ID: 18NA099

This informational bulletin provides information for use on a product assistance claim (pac), which is formally known as a product allegation resolution (par) claim.
05/21/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10137345
TSB ID: 110089005L

This warranty administration bulletin provides information on dealer empowerment labor operations and customer enthusiasm.
05/21/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10137385
TSB ID: 110089002C

This informational bulletin was created to inform that any accessories that are installed from the gm factory will be covered under the standard vehicle warranty and dealer installed accessories will be covered for a full year (12 months).
05/21/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10137590
TSB ID: 18NA126

This informational bulletin provides information for dealership personal and technicians when replacing the body control module (bcm), that a 2nd design bcm is not interchangeable with the 1st design bcm.
05/21/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10137380
TSB ID: 000089027J

This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on properly eliminating unwanted odors in vehicles.
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05/21/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10137558
TSB ID: 150603002L

This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
05/21/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10137560
TSB ID: PI0281G

This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
05/21/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10137382
TSB ID: 030089006P

This informational bulletin provides the dealership with how to prep a vehicle for delivery to the customer to aid in higher csi scores.
05/21/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10137559
TSB ID: 150603002M

This bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries.
05/21/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10137557
TSB ID: 130089010B

This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on policies regarding a product assistance claim (pac) within the courtesy transportation assistance program.
05/21/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10137381
TSB ID: 010310003Q

This bulletin contains information for the new tires that the vehicle is equipped with and that they are covered by general motors against defects in material or workmanship under the new vehicle warranty (in canada, the base warranty cover
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05/21/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10137552
TSB ID: 18NA116

This informational bulletin provides information on install api manager message displayed after radio replacement and that the process was not followed correctly if this image appears of replacing the radio.
05/21/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10137603
TSB ID: 04-00-89-015O

This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on required operating procedures.
05/21/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10137635
TSB ID: 16-NA-383

This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
05/21/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10137602
TSB ID: 03-00-89-006N

This informational bulletin provides the dealership with how to prep a vehicle for delivery to the customer to aid in higher csi scores.
05/21/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10137180
TSB ID: PIT5606A

This preliminary information communicates an intermittent no crank, no start, or reduced power loss of data multiple u codes or intermittent power door locks inoperative. inspect harness for chaffed by the i-shaft at the base of the steerin
05/21/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10137371
TSB ID: 17NA143

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the axle nuts and washers if a clicking noise is heard on turns from the front.
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05/21/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10137327
TSB ID: 18NA043

This technical bulletin provides procedures for how to determine if wheel to rotor interface click noise is present to correct conditions of clicking noise from front of vehicle with wheels straight ahead on acceleration tip in/tip out or w
05/21/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10137665
TSB ID: 17-NA-170

This informational bulletin explains the road force balancers and what they can do for customer concerns.
05/21/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10137600
TSB ID: 00-03-10-002K

This informational bulletin provides information on chemical staining, pitting, corrosion and/or spotted appearance of chromed aluminum wheels.
05/21/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10137649
TSB ID: 17-NA-153

This informational bulletin provides information and operating tips for the hands free lift gate.
05/21/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10137644
TSB ID: 17-NA-143

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the axle nuts and washers if a clicking noise is heard on turns from the front.
05/21/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10137605
TSB ID: 05-00-89-029D

This informational bulletin provides information on general motors dealership critical equipment requirements and recommendations.
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04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10134581
TSB ID: 17NA271

This bulletin provides a procedure to clean the back side of the rims and rotors and to correct the customers concern of wheel clicking.
04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10134593
TSB ID: 150089004B

This informational bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered seepage.
04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10134595
TSB ID: 150603002H

This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10134621
TSB ID: 070849020M

This informational bulletin provides information for the ipc odometer programming method quick reference guide.
03/12/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10129854
TSB ID: PIP5552

This preliminary information communicates a concern of a mil on with p0459 or p0443 setting and engineering investigating this condition.
02/20/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10129051
TSB ID: PIP5540

This preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. to allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component
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02/20/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10129089
TSB ID: PIT3271H

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
12/21/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10126065
TSB ID: 04-00-89-015P

This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on required operating procedures.
12/21/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10126106
TSB ID: 17-NA-236

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply butyl tape to the inside of the door to correct a condition of a rattle noise due to the water shield creating the noise.
12/21/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10126081
TSB ID: 17-NA-170

This informational bulletin explains the road force balancers and what they can do for customer concerns.

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Cadillac XT5 TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.