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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1,201–1,300 of 2,400, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jan 6, 2015–Apr 27, 2015.
Back to 2013 Cadillac ATS problems & recallsThis archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
NHTSA communication ID: 10113613
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This informational bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered seepage.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10113613 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114481
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are unable to access XM Weather. If the system responds by highlighting the XM Weather Icon but it does not enter the application technician should replace the Human Machine Interface module for this concern.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10114481 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113605
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians information on correct hoist lifting procedure to prevent vehicle damage.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10113605 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114474
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Apple USB cable.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10114474 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114470
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10114470 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10090056
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14687 - SERVICE UPDATE (STOP PERFORMING UPDATE MESSAGE). GENERAL MOTORS HAS DETERMINED THAT 2013 CADILLAC ATS MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BASE RADIO (RPO RAO WITHOUT UA3) ONLY ARE NOT PROGRAMMING SUCCESSFULLY. UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, PLEASE STOP PERFORMING THE PROCEDURE CONTAINED IN SERVICE UPDATE BULLETIN 14687 ON THESE VEHICLES. DEALERS MAY CONTINUE TO PERFORM THIS SERVICE UPDATE ON 2013 CADILLAC SRX AND XTS MODEL VEHICLES AND ATS MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CUE RADIOS (RPO RAO WITH UA3).
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10090056 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10090057
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14687 - SERVICE UPDATE. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) ON SOME 2013 MODEL YEAR CADILLAC ATS, SRX AND XTS VEHICLES MAY INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO OPERATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN THE ON/RUN POWER MODE. VEHICLES WITH THIS CONDITION MAY HAVE INOPERATIVE ANALOG GAUGES OR INDICATOR TELLTALES WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE ON/RUN POWER MODE. CYCLING THE IPC FROM A SLEEP STATE TO A WAKE-UP POWER STATE WILL AUTOMATICALLY CORRECT THE CONDITION; CUSTOMERS OR SERVICE TECHNICIANS, HOWEVER, MAY NOT BE ABLE TO REPLICATE THIS CONDITION.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL.
Source record 10090057 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114460
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a blank radio display. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code U150F stored in the Radio / Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning controls. Technician will verify if the correct display is installed. If the Diagnostic Trouble Code is current inspect the circuit form end to end.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10114460 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114459
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician about the calculation and operation of the engine oil life monitor. The monitor calculates the percent of oil life remaining, based on 3 pathways. The first pathway for oil life calculation is engine revolutions. The second pathway for oil life calculation is the mileage form the last rest for all General Motors powertrains except the Volt. The third pathway for oil life calculation is the amount of time the oil is in the engine. The Volt uses a 2 year timer instead of 1 year. It also uses the engine revolution counter. It does not use the mileage pathway to count down.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10114459 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114451
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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 Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10114451 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10070957
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: SEATS.
Source record 10070957 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139397
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have will not move after being parked for extended period of time. This issue is due to the fact that the brake pads may have frozen to the vehicle's rotors. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern.
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS.
Source record 10139397 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139393
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a radio display does not always return to the previous call/source screen when a Bluetooth call has ended and/or that the call timer may continue to flash and increment. The call/source screen staying displayed is a normal operating characteristic and cannot be changed. Technician should updated the Human Machine Interface to prevent the call timer from flashing and incrementing after the call has ended.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10139393 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135418
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This informational bulletin adds the 2014 and 2015 model years to information of a language change for OnStar System (U.S. and Canada only).
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10135418 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113785
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This informational bulletin adds the 2014 and 2015 model years to information of a language change for OnStar System (U.S. and Canada only).
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10113785 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139389
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have black smoke on a cold start. A dual-pulse injection strategy is utilized during engine cold start to reduce the time required to bring the catalytic converter up to operating temperature. This split injection strategy lasts for about 60 seconds on cold start. This process may cause the customer to see increased black smoke during cold start and should be considered normal.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Source record 10139389 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139379
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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.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10139379 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135414
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information for a customer concern of an engine rough run with the Check Engine Light (CEL) on/low compression on cylinder with misfire. A technician may find DTC P0300 set.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10135414 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113780
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information for a customer concern of an engine rough run with the Check Engine Light (CEL) on/low compression on cylinder with misfire. A technician may find DTC P0300 set.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10113780 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113779
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information for a customer concern of an engine runs rough with the Check Engine Light (CEL) on/low compression on cylinder with misfire. A technician may find DTC P0300 set.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10113779 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135412
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This informational bulletin provides information on the Product Quality Center (PQC) assembly replacement process for Service Agents not required to contact PQC prior to assembly replacement.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10135412 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113775
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This informational bulletin provides information on the Product Quality Center (PQC) assembly replacement process for Service Agents not required to contact PQC prior to assembly replacement.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10113775 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113774
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information for a customer concern that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated, and technicians may find DTC P0171 set.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10113774 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113773
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The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10113773 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135410
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This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES.
Source record 10135410 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113770
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This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES.
Source record 10113770 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139361
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may OnStar inoperative and Navigation/GPS/Compass issues. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B101D sym 3C and or F0. Technician will gather data using a scan tool and contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. After approval technician will replace the OnStar module.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10139361 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135405
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information for a customer concern of rear compartment of front floor console stuck in the open/closed position.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10135405 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113764
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information for a customer concern of rear compartment of front floor console stuck in the open/closed position.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10113764 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139349
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on during a cold start in temperatures below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0521. Technician will check the oil filter part number. If the part number is PF48E change the oil filter to a PF48. If a PF48 is not available then install a new UPF48R.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10139349 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135396
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This informational bulletin provides information for repairing engine front cover oil leak, sealing surface preparation and applying RTV sealant.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10135396 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113755
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This informational bulletin provides information for repairing engine front cover oil leak, sealing surface preparation and applying RTV sealant.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10113755 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135395
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for a customer concern of odor emanating from HVAC system.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10135395 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135394
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This informational bulletin communicates GM wiring repair strategy information.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.
Source record 10135394 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113753
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for a customer concern of odor emanating from HVAC system.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10113753 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113752
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This informational bulletin communicates GM wiring repair strategy information.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.
Source record 10113752 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139342
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with the battery cover latch may have become separated from the cover plate allowing the cover to fit loosely on the trunk rear compartment side trim. Technician should replace the battery cover assembly. This cover is now available separately through General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 10139342 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139334
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on during a cold start in temperatures below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0521. Technician will check the oil filter part number. If the part number is PF48E change the oil filter to a PF48. If a PF48 is not available then install a new PF48E.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10139334 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135386
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians diagnostic tips to correct a customer concern of unable to shift transmission out of park, interior lamps inoperative and left rear stop/turn lamp inoperative.
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10135386 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135384
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This warranty administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies and the warranty claims submission procedures that support Labor Operation 0600014 ? Suspected Tampering or Vehicle Modifications.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10135384 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113745
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This warranty administration bulletin communicates GM required operating procedures (U.S. only) for service operations.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10113745 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113743
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians diagnostic tips to correct a customer concern of unable to shift transmission out of park, interior lamps inoperative and left rear stop/turn lamp inoperative.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10113743 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113741
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This warranty administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies and the warranty claims submission procedures that support Labor Operation 0600014 - Suspected Tampering or Vehicle Modifications.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10113741 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135383
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This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel information on unscheduled supplemental services (including flushing services and additives) and proper use of GM simplified maintenance schedules (Canada only).
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10135383 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113740
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This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel information on unscheduled supplemental services (including flushing services and additives) and proper use of GM simplified maintenance schedules (Canada only).
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10113740 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135381
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This informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for preventing oil leaks after changing oil and filter.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10135381 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113738
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This informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for preventing oil leaks after changing oil and filter.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10113738 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139314
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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 Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10139314 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139313
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that navigation system has inaccurate estimated time of arrival. This is a normal operating characteristic of the New Generation Infotainment system.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10139313 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135377
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This informational bulletin provides information on the PQC assembly replacement process - for dealers required to contact PQC prior to replacing an assembly (U.S. and Canada only).
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10135377 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113731
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This informational bulletin provides information on the PQC assembly replacement process - for dealers required to contact PQC prior to replacing an assembly (U.S. and Canada only).
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10113731 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139306
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the Media Oriented Systems Transport Bus Diagnostic Tool Kit (EL-51578) has been released to help diagnose any of the Media Oriented Systems Transport bus concerns. The kit contains header connectors that are installed to bypass Media Oriented Systems Transport bus modules. The bypass connector also contains a terminal for verifying Media Oriented Systems Transport control circuit voltages. Technician should review Media Oriented Systems Transport bus description and operation and Diagnostic Trouble Code U0028 diagnostic procedures.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10139306 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113720
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This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10113720 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114442
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have head lights at start up that aim higher than the other. Replace the higher aiming headlight t correct this concern.
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.
Source record 10114442 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113573
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This informational bulletin provides information on dealer reimbursement procedures for Customer Assistance Center (CAC) Tier 1 and Tier 2 empowerment tools: diagnostic fee, short term rental, and up-front towing (U.S. only).
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10113573 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114440
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Navigation radio does not have a global positioning system location but OnStar is able to accurately locate the vehicle. Technician should check the installation of the COAX cables to be router correctly. Technician will gain access to the Radio or Human Machine Interface depending on the vehicle build. Install the EL-49903 test antenna to the Radio HMI and evaluate the operation. If the GPS signal is restored, inspect for incorrect coax routing as described above and if found, reroute the cable so it does not bypass the splitter.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10114440 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113571
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This informational bulletin communicates Information to technicians on control module Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) (DTC)(s) P0601, P0602, P0603, P0604, P0606, P062F, P06F3, P1621 which can be shared in multiple modules.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10113571 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113570
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This technical bulletin is a revision for 11-08-49-001M to update the Condition.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10113570 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114432
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Navigation radio does not have a global positioning system location but OnStar is able to accurately locate the vehicle. Technician should check the installation of the COAX cables to be router correctly. Technician will gain access to the Radio or Human Machine Interface depending on the vehicle build. Install the EL-50334 test antenna to the Radio HMI and evaluate the operation. If the GPS signal is restored, inspect for incorrect coax routing as described above and if found, reroute the cable so it does not bypass the splitter.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10114432 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113568
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides radio programming information to correct customer concerns about no XM on start-up when manually tuned and/or using voice recognition, no radio wake-up, rear view camera and OnStar handsfree calling issues, favorite stations stored twice and/or disappear.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10113568 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113566
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This informational bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors.
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.
Source record 10113566 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113561
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This informational bulletin communicates Information to dealership personnel that vehicles factory filled with dexos1 5W-20 oil are approved to substitute dexos1 0W-20 oil as optional top off and service fill.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10113561 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113556
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a loud engine whine noise.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL.
Source record 10113556 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114418
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D sym 39 in the Human Machine Interface. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10114418 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114408
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the existing cellular provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada to support transmitting of the packet data required for Turn-By-Turn feature to operate. The customer has 3 options while traveling through the United Sates. First if the vehicle is equipped with a navigation radio they can request a "Destination Download" to the vehicle. Second if the customer uses the OnStar RemoteLink app they can send the directions to the vehicle. The third option would be to have the vehicle loaded with a "500 phone number" The customer will no longer be able to use their Hands Free Calling minutes when the new 500 phone number is loaded. If a customer chooses to restore Hands Free Calling in the future a new phone number will be assigned to the vehicle; previous phone numbers are not available.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10114408 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114398
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician about vehicles that have an inoperative CD player. Technician should contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center if the concern is current and within four hours of the dealership. For dealers outside of this area, diagnose and repair as necessary.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10114398 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113539
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides diagnosis and repair information to correct a customer concern of alleged no park or vehicle rolls in park or park will not hold.
Source components: PARKING BRAKE · PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR.
Source record 10113539 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113538
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This informational bulletin communicates comprehensive instructions to GM Dealers and authorized GM Accessory Distributor/Installers as to the proper methods for mounting, balancing, and installing accessory wheels and tires.
Source components: TIRES · WHEELS.
Source record 10113538 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113531
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information to clarify proper transaction administration of GM Dealer Empowerment Program and Goodwill Cases.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10113531 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113530
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides diagnosis and repair information regarding bearing damage or when an engine will not rotate.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10113530 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113527
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This informational bulletin communicates GM's position on exterior lighting components ?tinted or smoked? by an outside vendor.
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Source record 10113527 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113524
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of front seat lateral or vertical movement and/or a click type noise.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · SEATS.
Source record 10113524 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114388
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that iPhone is losing pair with the vehicle. Technician should delete the vehicle from the phone and the phone from the vehicle. Then perform a fresh pair between the iPhone and the vehicle.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10114388 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114387
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a the AM or FM audio volume changes, mutes, echoes, cuts in and out, repeats broadcast content, or skips intermittently. Advise this is normal operation when listening to a weak AM or FM HD station. Technician can shut the HD option off to fix the concern.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10114387 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114386
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician about vehicles that the HD turns on unwanted when tuning to radio stations using voice commands. General Motors Engineering is aware of concern and currently evaluating.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10114386 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113519
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This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2015 model year to repair information on correcting a customer concern of poor, limited, reduced Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or Remote Vehicle Start (RVS) range.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10113519 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113517
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern about a loud whine noise coming from the engine. The frequency of the noise increases and decreases with the engine RPM.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10113517 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113514
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This informational bulletin communicates GM's position on use of nitrogen gas in tires.
Source components: TIRES.
Source record 10113514 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113512
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides a diagnostic tip for low line pressure or pressure regulator valve stuck after transmission service pump cover replacement.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR.
Source record 10113512 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10057660
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GENERAL MOTORS 2013-2015: BUICK REGAL, CADILLAC ATS, CADILLAC CTS SEDAN, CHEVROLET MALIBU, CHEVROLET IMPALA. A WHINNYING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE IS LOUD DUE TO DECREASING AND INCREASING OF ENGINE RPMS. . UPDATED 6/17/15. *LJ
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10057660 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10057658
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GENERAL MOTORS: 2013-2015 CADILLAC ATS, CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, CHEVROLET CAMARO, GMC SAVANA , SIERRA, YUKON MODELS. PARK WILL NOT HOLD AND THE VEHICLES WILL ROLL INTO PARK OR*LJ
Source components: PARKING BRAKE.
Source record 10057658 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10057657
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GENERAL MOTORS: 2013-2015 BUICK REGAL, CADILLAC ATS, CADILLAC CTS SEDAN, CHEVROLET MALIBU, GMC CANYON. PRELIMINARY INFORMATION REGARDING BEARING ENGINE OR ENGINE NOT ROTATING DUE TO DAMAGED MAIN BEARINGS OR ROD. *LJ
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10057657 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114372
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a blank displays, flashing displays, "Error or Update failed Messages", navigation map not loading, Bluetooth or USB concerns. Technician should inspect the USB/SD card port for a SD card or a device plug into any of the USB ports.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10114372 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10095364
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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE A BLANK DISPLAYS, FLASHING DISPLAYS, ERROR OR UPDATE FAILED MESSAGES, NAVIGATION MAP NOT LOADING, BLUETOOTH OR USB CONCERNS. TECHNICIAN SHOULD INSPECT THE USB/SD CARD PORT FOR A SD CARD OR A DEVICE PLUG INTO ANY OF THE USB PORTS.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10095364 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139438
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This informational bulletin provides information to correct a dealer concern of what they perceive to be paint staining when the protective shipping film is removed from certain vehicles.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10139438 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139437
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This informational bulletin updates information on electrical ground repairs using new replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10139437 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139436
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This informational bulletin adds 2014 - 2015 model years to information regarding comeback prevention and using Customer Concern Verification Sheets (CCVS).
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10139436 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139433
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This informational bulletin provides information on control module diagnostics and configuration, programming using the TIS Service Programming System (SPS), set-up and warranty.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10139433 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139430
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This informational bulletin provides information on chemical staining, pitting, corrosion and/or spotted appearance of chromed aluminum wheels, along with warranty information regarding these conditions.
Source components: WHEELS.
Source record 10139430 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139427
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information advising technicians to reprogram the body control module (BCM) to correct a customer concern of inadvertent start/stop button press while driving causing engine to turn off/stall.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10139427 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114352
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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 for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
Source components: TIRES · WHEELS.
Source record 10114352 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10095317
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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 FOR THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION AND ITS APPLICATIONS. TECHNICIAN SHOULD NOT USE THE INFORMATION THAT IS PROVIDED BY THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM TIRE SIZE SELECTION.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10095317 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139415
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This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on ACDelco® replacement battery warranty procedures.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 10139415 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139414
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This warranty administration bulletin adds 2012 - 2015 model years to information communicating a change in the product field action customer reimbursement procedure (U.S. Dealers Only).
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10139414 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114343
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the customer is having that is unwanted. The vehicle may receive an incoming call just like any other phone. Typically the customer will hear the phone ringing in the vehicle. This scenario also includes incoming Bluetooth calls. One type of unwanted call can be made if the key pad is faulty the OnStar system will try to make a blue button call for shorted voltage in the circuits. The OnStar module could have an internal fault and produce a "Phone Unavailable" audio message also it may have a Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 or B1000. Refer to diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Code making sure to follow any applicable Bulletins or Preliminary Information sheets. A "Ready" or "OnStar ready" audio message heard while driving. In some cases it has been found that the customer is inadvertently pressing the ?push to talk? button on the steering wheel controls. On rare occasions, other issues in the steering column or Steering Wheel Control system may induce this concern.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10114343 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114342
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10114342 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10094899
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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLE THAT MAY HAVE AN ONSTAR SYSTEM THAT HAS PROGRESSION TONES WHEN PRESSING THE BLUE OR RED BUTTON. TECHNICIAN WILL NEED TO CALL GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER WITH THE SCAN TOOL DATA FROM THE ONSTAR SYSTEM.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10094899 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139411
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides information that accessory remote start does not work with OnStar RemoteLink? phone application.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10139411 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139207
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct customer concerns about blank screen after startup and reverse, rear view camera message on, touch screen inoperable, Bluetooth and navigation concerns.
Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10139207 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139200
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This informational bulletin provides information that may be useful in diagnosing/testing batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or set in cold weather climates to correct a customer concern of symptoms that include, but not limited to, a slow or no crank condition that may be caused by a discharged battery.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · ENGINE.
Source record 10139200 at NHTSA