2016 CADILLAC CTS-V TSBs (102)

Bulletin:
PIP5216C
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
If a vehicle comes into the dealership with a knock noise, seized engine, lower end squeak or squeal or any condition that you suspect a rod or main bearing failure.
Bulletin:
SB-03-07-29-004K
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
This informational bulletin provide information on the operating characteristics of a manual transmission.
Bulletin:
PI-0281-E
Component:
161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
Summary:
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Bulletin:
PI-0754-B
Component:
132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on a normal condition on tempered glass of spots showing on the rear and side windows when the vehicle is in the sunlight.
Bulletin:
PIC-6187-A
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This preliminary information communication is to contact gm technical assistance center to report the concern and obtain a case number. the customer is unable to select radio presets from the usb or sd card as they are greyed out.
Bulletin:
PIC-6186-A
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This preliminary information communication is to contact gm technical assistance center to report the concern and obtain a case number. customers may comment that they will have the radio shut off, and when restarting the vehicle the radio
Bulletin:
PIC-5260-A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
Bulletin:
PIC-6186-B
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician to contact gm technical assistance center to report the concern and obtain a case number when a customer may comment that they will have the radio shut off, and when restarti
Bulletin:
PIC-4935-E
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. when performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th
Bulletin:
PIP-5189-B
Component:
073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of black smoke when starting the vehicle after sitting.
Bulletin:
PIC-5374-D
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of receiving frequent "off route" messages while following turn by turn (tbt) route navigation. the technician is provided in
Bulletin:
PIT-5401-F
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of the radio is inopertive. new software has been released to correct this concern.
Bulletin:
PIP-5395
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of a rattle or ticking noise that is louder inside the vehicle than outside. instructions are provided to inspect the fuel fe
Bulletin:
CSP-30990
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
30990 - customer satisfaction program. vehicles equipped with the 6.2l v-8 engine option may have a condition in which the oil pickup tube can lose connection with the oil pump due to poor retention of the pickup tube to the oil pan. if t
Bulletin:
SB-31770
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
31770 ' service update bulletin. these vehicles may park out of position when using the advanced park assist feature. dealers are to reprogram the advanced parking assist control module.
Bulletin:
PIP5405
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician the some vehicles may have surge misfire feeling sensation during highway steady state driving in manual mode or automatic, typically in 6th, 7th, 8th gear ac
Bulletin:
PIP5405A
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician the some vehicles may have surge misfire feeling sensation during highway steady state driving in manual mode or automatic, typically in 6th, 7th, 8th gear ac
Bulletin:
PIP5407
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have diagnostic trouble code p06dd or no or low oil pressure. technician will replace timing chain tensioner g
Bulletin:
PIP5094A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician that ,when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of
Bulletin:
16NA019
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides the procedures to complete a transsmission adaptive learn on all the different types of vehicles and transmissions based on rpo options to correct a condition of harsh shifts on hard accellerations.
Bulletin:
16NA043
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides the correct information that is needed to correctly know what tpm sensor is needed to be installed on vehicles if there is accessory wheels installed and who to contact when the accessory wheels will not
Bulletin:
16NA119
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy on performing gm covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in canada.
Bulletin:
16NA241
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to check the cylinders for damaged pistons and determine if the use of aftermarket calibrations or performance parts may be the cause.
Bulletin:
16NA242
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides diagnostic tips to help correct multiple concerns regarding the usb port being inoperative or unable to play music through the usb port.
Bulletin:
16NA246
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on locating and reconnecting airbag connectors that are not fully seated to correct a customer concern of an airbag warning lamp illuminated, or one, or more, airbag dtc(s) set.
Bulletin:
16NA249
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This informational bulletin explains a possible normal whining noise from the balance shaft chain if the vehicle has less than 10,000 miles on it.
Bulletin:
000601012F
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
Bulletin:
000601026I
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This informational bulletins provides information on the intake manifold inspection/replacement after servere internal engine damage.
Bulletin:
030603004R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on how to test a battery and what is needed to warranty a battery.
Bulletin:
030604017I
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
This informational bulletin explains the use of diesel fuel additives in an engine, are not required unless the customer desires additives to prevent fuel concerns depending on fuel or temperature related conditions.
Bulletin:
070898001B
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on gm does not approve the use of 'clipping' to repair collision damage to vehicles. gm has not tested or validated a 'clipped vehicle' repair; therefore, gm cannot endorse this type of repai
Bulletin:
110849001S
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the transport mode on message displayed in the dic due to vehicles shipped over long distances outside the u.s. and canada.
Bulletin:
130310001D
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on the rubber used in some performance tires loses flexibility and may develop surface cracks in the tire tread/shoulder area at colder temperatures.
Bulletin:
140089004B
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information for ignition key, fob, key tags and key rings configuration for various vehicles and applying a qr code sticker or barcode sticker to the fob.
Bulletin:
PI0388F
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reposition the front seat belt latch plate for concerns regarding the seat belt webbing or latch plate coming twisted.
Bulletin:
PI1394A
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
Bulletin:
PIC5494G
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
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 m
Bulletin:
PIP4786C
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have low oil pressure message. technician may also find a diagnostic trouble code p0521 in the engine control module. technician shoul
Bulletin:
PIP5373A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides the technician with steps on how to program an engine control module when getting a service programming system error code e4491 or e4423. in some cases techline customer support center may
Bulletin:
PIT5074J
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. the j-35616-64b is the latest test probe released for checking
Bulletin:
PIT5411F
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
PIC4707E
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician to diagnose the concern and the steps to repair the concern. the vehicle's xm travel link may be inopertive.
Bulletin:
PIC4935E
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. when performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th
Bulletin:
PIC5088F
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern. the vehicle's xm radio only has xm preveiw channels.
Bulletin:
PIC5260A
Component:
130000 visibility
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
Bulletin:
PIC5374D
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of receiving frequent "off route" messages while following turn by turn (tbt) route navigation. the technician is provided in
Bulletin:
PIC6186A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication is to contact gm technical assistance center to report the concern and obtain a case number. customers may comment that they will have the radio shut off, and when restarting the vehicle the radio
Bulletin:
PIC6186B
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician to contact gm technical assistance center to report the concern and obtain a case number when a customer may comment that they will have the radio shut off, and when restarti
Bulletin:
PIC6187A
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This preliminary information communication is to contact gm technical assistance center to report the concern and obtain a case number. the customer is unable to select radio presets from the usb or sd card as they are greyed out.
Bulletin:
PIC6193
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician not to make any repairs or replace any parts. the technician is to contact the gm technical assistance center to review a concern when the vehicle's radio is unable to save
Bulletin:
PIC6193A
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician to contact the gm technical assistance center for further instructions. the concern is the radio may be unable to save xm favorite stations.
Bulletin:
PIC6197
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose the concern and the steps to repair the concern. phone will not connect to android auto.
Bulletin:
PIP5168E
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose the concern, and the steps to repair the concern of the vehicle cranks but does not start. the technician is to inspect for a sheared cam pin in the
Bulletin:
PIP5189B
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of black smoke when starting the vehicle after sitting.
Bulletin:
PIT5389A
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps for diagnosing the concern. the vehicle may be unable to connect to onstar using the white, blue or red onstar buttons.
Bulletin:
PIP5395
Component:
Fuel/propulsion system (pws)
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of a rattle or ticking noise that is louder inside the vehicle than outside. instructions are provided to inspect the fuel fe
Bulletin:
16-NA-213
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on transmissions with harsh shifts after mileage accumulation without previous repairs and/or calibration updates.
Bulletin:
GCUS-3-848
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
44180 02 - customer satisfaction. certain vehicles may have key codes which were inappropriately handled by a third party which could increase the risk of vehicle theft. dealers are to replace all applicable keys and lock cylinders with ne
Bulletin:
PIP5179C
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have extended or long crank time during cold ambient air temperatures. direct injection systems run at higher pressures, and the mechanica
Bulletin:
PIP5455A
Component:
061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a rattle or flutter noise from the supercharger tensioner and belt. dealer shouldreplace the supercharger belt with agates belt p/n k
Bulletin:
PIP5234C
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician when service information diagnostics indicates a fuel injector may need to be removed for a repair or replaced the injector will need a new seal. this preliminary information
Bulletin:
PIP5248C
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps need to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have stalling shudder and/or hard shifting into 1st gear or reverse vibration on launch (with exces
Bulletin:
PIC6117
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician abut vehicles that have excessive amount of brake dust on the wheels. dealer should advise the customer this is a normal characteristic of the performance rac
Bulletin:
PIP5395B
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose the concern and the steps to repair the concern. customer hears a rattle or ticking noise that is louder inside the vehicle than outside. a-this p
Bulletin:
PIC6065B
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that do not recognize the sd card when it is used in the performance data recorder (pdr) system.the sd card needs to be formatted to fat32 and
Bulletin:
PIP5498A
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary information communicatesa vehicle may have a concern ofdtcp050d settingalongwith a p0300 after a cold start up. white smoke and/or coolant odor may come from exhaust for an extended period of time at cold start as well. ca
Bulletin:
PIP5330B
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a coolant loss and/or coolant odor after driving the vehicle. technician will need to test the cooling system looking for leaks at th
Bulletin:
PIC6276A
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
This preliminary information document communicates direction to the dealership technicians to aid them indiagnosinga suspension noise related to these vehicles.
Bulletin:
PIP5503
Component:
063110 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates to the dealer additional information on checking for the engne crankcase being overfull on oil causing an engine vibration concern. the technician is advised to inspect for contaminnants and adjust
Bulletin:
GCUS-3-687
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
44290 01 ? customer satisfaction program. certain vehicles may have a condition in which they were built with tempered glass in the rear doors instead of laminated glass. the laminated glass will help absorb impact without shattering. deale
Bulletin:
GCUS-3-698
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
32160 - customer satisfaction program. some of these vehicles have an incorrect interior electrical center label on the left side of the instrument panel. this condition could lead to service confusion, and possible improper fuse installat
Bulletin:
PIP5395C
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have rattle or ticking noise that is louder inside the vehicle than outside. the noise may also sound like a l
Bulletin:
PIP5498C
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
This preliminary information communicatesa vehicle may have a concern ofdtcp050d settingalongwith a p0300 after a cold start up. white smoke and/or coolant odor may come from exhaust for an extended period of time at cold start as well. ca
Bulletin:
PIP5531
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps need to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have stalling shudder and/or hard shifting into 1st gear or reverse vibration on launch (with exces
Bulletin:
PIC6235A
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the navigation system will be unable to enter addresses that contain diacritics using the touch screen. dealer should communicate to the c
Bulletin:
GCUS-3-885
Component:
092300 fuel system, other:fuel filter
Summary:
17096 - service update. certain vehicles, may have a condition in which the engine air filter element does not have glue beads across the paper pleating. if this condition is present the pleats can fold over on themselves during high-rpm a
Bulletin:
GCUS-3-669
Component:
171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Summary:
44290-customer satisfaction program. vehicles, equipped with the advanced security package (rpo y61), may have a condition in which they were built with tempered glass in the rear doors instead of laminated glass.
Bulletin:
PIP5498D
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary information communicatesa vehicle may have a concern ofdtcp050d settingalongwith a p0300 after a cold start up. white smoke and/or coolant odor may come from exhaust for an extended period of time at cold start as well. ca
Bulletin:
PIP5498E
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates a vehicle may have a concern of dtcp050d setting along with a p0300 after a cold start up. white smoke and/or coolant odor may come from exhaust for an extended period of time at cold start as well
Bulletin:
PIP5130J
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician how to diagnose and repair a vehicle with an engine that runs with an intermittent crank no start with a diagnostic trouble code p0011 or p00c6 current or his
Bulletin:
PIP5330C
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a coolant loss and/or coolant odor after driving the vehicle. technician will need to test the cooling system looking for leaks at th
Bulletin:
PIP5446A
Component:
280000 back over prevention
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a harsh shift 1/2 and 2/3 and sputter applying throttle between 0 and 30%, rough idle. technician may find diagnostic trouble codes p
Bulletin:
PIP5498F
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary information communicatesa vehicle may have a concern ofdtcp050d settingalongwith a p0300 after a cold start up. white smoke and/or coolant odor may come from exhaust for an extended period of time at cold start as well. ca
Bulletin:
PIP4138Q
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a service engine soon malfunction indicator lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. technician may find diagnostic trouble code
Bulletin:
PIP5554
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This preliminary information communicatesp0016 setting after internal engire repair. the engine base timing is not being set correctly. the information in this pi will be helpful in setting the timing in the vehicle.
Bulletin:
PIP5395D
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have rattle or ticking noise that is louder inside the vehicle than outside. the noise may also sound like a l
Bulletin:
PIP5136A
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an engine oil odor with no oil leaks found. technician will need to inspect for an external oil leak. technician will need to ensure
Bulletin:
PIP4112S
Component:
063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary:
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 aggressive
Bulletin:
PIP5498G
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary information communicatesa vehicle may have a concern ofdtcp050d settingalongwith a p0300 after a cold start up. white smoke and/or coolant odor may come from exhaust for an extended period of time at cold start as well. ca
Bulletin:
PIP5179D
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have extended or long crank time during cold ambient air temperatures. direct injection systems run at higher pressures, and the mechanica
Bulletin:
PIP5212A
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have run hot and or has a tick noise. technician should inspect the head gaskets to ensure are not installed backwards. technician should
Bulletin:
PIP5498B
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary information communicatesa vehicle may have a concern ofdtcp050d settingalongwith a p0300 after a cold start up. white smoke and/or coolant odor may come from exhaust for an extended period of time at cold start as well. ca
Bulletin:
PIP5248D
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps need to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have stalling shudder and/or hard shifting into 1st gear or reverse vibration on launch (with exces
Bulletin:
30990
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
30990 - customer satisfaction program. vehicles equipped with the 6.2l v-8 engine option may have a condition in which the oil pickup tube can lose connection with the oil pump due to poor retention of the pickup tube to the oil pan. if t
Bulletin:
31770
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
31770 ? service update bulletin. these vehicles may park out of position when using the advanced park assist feature. dealers are to reprogram the advanced parking assist control module.
Bulletin:
PIP4112R
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
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 aggressive
Bulletin:
PIP5498H
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary information communicatesa vehicle may have a concern ofdtcp050d settingalongwith a p0300 after a cold start up. white smoke and/or coolant odor may come from exhaust for an extended period of time at cold start as well. ca
Bulletin:
PIP5498J
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates. a vehicle may have a concern of dtcp050d setting along with a p0300 after a cold start up. white smoke and/or coolant odor may come from exhaust for an extended period of time at cold start as wel
Bulletin:
PIP5498K
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates. a vehicle may have a concern ofdtcp050d setting along with a p0300 after a cold start up. white smoke and/or coolant odor may come from exhaust for an extended period of time at cold start as well
Bulletin:
44290 02
Component:
132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:
44290-02 - customer satisfaction program. certain vehicles, equipped with the advanced security package (rpo y61), may have a condition in which they were built with tempered glass in the rear doors instead of laminated glass. the laminate
Bulletin:
PIP5576
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
This preliminary information communicatesses lamp, setting dtc p0333 when shifting the transmissionfrom park.dtc p0333 cansetdue to voltage from the transmission park/neutral signal 1circuit bleeding into the knock sensor system circuits.if
Bulletin:
PIP4138R
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a service engine soon malfunction indicator lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. technician may find diagnostic trouble code

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