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2008 Cadillac CTS
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 12

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1,101–1,139 of 1,139, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Oct 1, 2007–Jun 1, 2010.

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Jun 1, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIT-4730A

NHTSA communication ID: 10036550

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/HUMMER/PONTIAC/SATURN: ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR U0140 OR U0073. VEHICLE MAY EXHIBITS SOME SYMPTOM(S) AS DOOR LOCKS CYCLE WHILE DRIVING; INTERMITTENT NO START; SERVICE STABILITRAK DIC MESSAGE; SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER FREEZE WHILE DRIVING. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.

Source record 10036550 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PI-0082

NHTSA communication ID: 10034408

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CADILLAC: CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP (CHMSL) HOUSING CRACKED, LEDS INOPERATIVE, CONTACT WITH REAR COMPARTMENT LID, PAINT DAMAGE. REVISED CHMSL HAS BEEN RELEASED FOR SERVICE. IT FEATURES ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE TO THE REAR COMPARTMENT LID AND IMPROVED MANUFACTURING TO PREVENT CRACKING AND INOPERATIVE LEDS. *PE

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS.

Source record 10034408 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIP-4590

NHTSA communication ID: 10030205

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CADILLAC: NO FORWARD OR REVERSE AT LAUNCH, OUTPUT SHAFT BROKEN - KEYWORDS INOPERATIVE MOVE NO. *PE UPDATED 11/15/10. *PE

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10030205 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-07-05-22-003B

NHTSA communication ID: 10032194

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CADILLAC: HARD BRAKE PEDAL ON COLD START AT HIGH ALTITUDES (INSTALL AUXILIARY VACUUM PUMP). *PE UPDATED 11/3/10. *PE

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP.

Source record 10032194 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-09104

NHTSA communication ID: 10032325

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CADILLAC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. FRONT DOOR LATCH FREEZING. WATER ENTERS THE LATCH HOUSING AND FREEZES. MAY NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN THE FRONT DOORS USING THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE, OR THE DOOR MAY NOT LATCH WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED. *PE UPDATED 6/25/10. *PE

Source components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 10032325 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSB-PIC-5056

NHTSA communication ID: 10028174

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GENERAL MOTORS: VARIOUS ELECTRICAL CONCERNS (INSP HARNESS UNDER UBEC BRACKET). MAY EXPERIENCE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: WILL NOT CRANK OVER AND START; TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD; DOOR LOCKS CYCLE WHILE DRIVING. *PE UPDATED 3/15/10. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.

Source record 10028174 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC-5175

NHTSA communication ID: 10032894

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CADILLAC: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A AFL LAMPS NEED SERVICE MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE DIC. THE ADAPTIVE FEATURE OF THE HEADLAMP IS INOPERATIVE. ENGINEERING IS ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE AFL HEADLAMP SYSTEM NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. MODELS INCLUDE CTS AND CTS-V *PE

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.

Source record 10032894 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC-5198

NHTSA communication ID: 10032892

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CADILLAC: WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR MISBUILT. WHEN SERVICE TECHNICIANS ARE PERFORMING A COMPONENT LEVEL SENSOR TEST-THE REVERSED SIGNAL POLARITY MARKINGS COULD RESULT IN MISDIAGNOSIS AND POSSIBLY FAILING A GOOD PART. *PE

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING.

Source record 10032892 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC-5058

NHTSA communication ID: 10028175

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GENERAL MOTOR: SERVICE POWER STEERING-C0450 (INSP HARNESS NEAR CYLINDER HEAD). THE CAUSE MAY BE ENGINE WIRE HARNESS IS CHAFING ON THE RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD. *PE UPDATED 11/04/09. *PE UPDATED ON 5/1/12. *JS

Source components: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.

Source record 10028175 at NHTSA
May 1, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

050310003

NHTSA communication ID: 10024405

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LOW TIRE PRESSURE, LEAKING CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS (REPAIR WITH ADHESIVE SEALANT). 2008 AND PRIOR GM PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS (INCLUDING SATURN) AND HUMMER H2, H3 AND SAAB 9-7X WITH CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS. *NJ UPDATED 10/23/09. *PE

Source components: WHEELS:RIM.

Source record 10024405 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC-5083

NHTSA communication ID: 10030790

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CADILLAC: FRONT DOORS MAY NOT OPEN OR CLOSE DURING COLD WEATHER. ONE OR BOTH FRONT DOORS MAY NOT OPEN USING THE OUTSIDE RELEASE HANDLE IN SUBFREEZING TEMPERATURES. THE DOOR CAN ALWAYS BE OPENED USING THE INSIDE RELEASE HANDLE. ONE OR BOTH FRONT DOORS MAY OPEN, BUT THEN NOT BE ABLE TO CLOSE AND RELATCH IN SUBFREEZING TEMPERATURES. THE DIC WILL ALWAYS INDICATE TO CUSTOMER THAT THE DOOR IS AJAR OR OPEN. THE DOOR LOCK IS FROZEN. *PE UPDATED 12/18/09. *PE

Source components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 10030790 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC-5028

NHTSA communication ID: 10030170

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CADILLAC: ONE OR MORE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONCERNS: ABS, STABILITY INDICATOR/WARNING MESSAGES; COMPASS INOP; HEATED SEATS (KB6) INOP; HEATED WASHERS INOP; HEATING VENTILATION AC (HVAC) INOP; MEMORY SEAT INOP; NO START; ONSTAR INOP; POWER WINDOWS INOP; SIR INDICATOR/WARNING MESSAGES WILL LIGHT. AIRBAG IGN 10A/ONSTAR 10A/RDO 15A FUSES MAY BE OPEN. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS.

Source record 10030170 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC-4727A

NHTSA communication ID: 10028244

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GENERAL MOTORS: THE ENGINE RUNS ROUGH AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT/MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) FLASHES. THE ODD COILS 15A FUSE IS OPEN IN THE UNDER HOOD FUSE BLOCK. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10028244 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSB-08259A

NHTSA communication ID: 10028179

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BUICK CADILLAC CHEVROLET GMC PONTIAC SATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ONSTAR SYSTEM INOPERATIVE; REPLACE ONSTAR MODULE. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN ONSTAR MODULE WITH A COMPONENT THAT WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO GM'S SPECIFICATION. CAN RESULT IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT AND AN INABILITY TO CALL OR RECEIVE CALLS FROM ONSTAR. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).

Source record 10028179 at NHTSA
Sep 30, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3423

NHTSA communication ID: 10020691

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

3.6 LY7 WITH CAM ACTUATOR DTC. DTC CODES, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0008, OR P0009. *KB THE RELUCTOR FOR THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR PRESSED ON THE CRANKSHAFT MAY HAVE MOVED. *PE

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10020691 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

08-259

NHTSA communication ID: 10026693

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BUICK CADILLAC CHEVROLET GMC PONTIAC SATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ONSTAR SYSTEM INOPERATIVE - REPLACE ONSTAR MODULE. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT AND AN INABILITY TO CALL OR RECEIVE CALLS FROM ONSTAR. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10026693 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

08-03-16-004

NHTSA communication ID: 10026691

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GMC: TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT STAYS ON (REPROGRAM RCDLR) EVEN THOUGH TIRE PRESSURE VALUES ARE CORRECT. *PE

Source components: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS.

Source record 10026691 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

08-08-64-008A

NHTSA communication ID: 10025947

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GENERAL MOTORS CORP: OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE, DOOR GLASS AND/OR OUTSIDE MIRROR INOPERATIVE (REPLACE DOOR HANDLE SWITCH, INSPECT DOC-N-LOC CONNECTOR AND/OR LUBRICATE DOOR HANDLE). *PE

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR · VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR.

Source record 10025947 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

08-07-30-011

NHTSA communication ID: 10024790

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

EI08107 - 6L50 RWD TRANSMISSION LEAK FROM EXTENSION HOUSING, CRACKED OR BROKEN EXTENSION HOUSING. *NJ

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10024790 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

08-06-04-017

NHTSA communication ID: 10024786

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SLOW FUEL FILL, PREMATURE FUEL FILL NOZZLE SHUT OFF, FUEL TANK DIFFICULT TO FILL FULL (REPLACE FUEL TANK). *NJ

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10024786 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

08-02-35-002

NHTSA communication ID: 10024762

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

POWER TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN INOPERATIVE, DTC B2860/B2880 SET (REPLACE STEERING COLUMN TILT WHEEL POSITION SENSOR). *NJ

Source components: STEERING:COLUMN.

Source record 10024762 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIP4333

NHTSA communication ID: 10024623

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DTC'S P0011, P0014, P0021, P0024, P0341, P0346, P0366, OR P0391. WITH 3.6 LY7 OR LLT. *NJ

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).

Source record 10024623 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC4803

NHTSA communication ID: 10024581

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FRONT OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE INOPERATIVE OR STICKY (PASSIVE ENTRY). *NJ

Source components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH.

Source record 10024581 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIP3152

NHTSA communication ID: 10010276

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SHUDDER OR BIND ON LOW SPEED TURNS. *TT UPDATED 4/28/08. *NJ

Source components: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10010276 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIP4304

NHTSA communication ID: 10024346

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DTC P0878, P2714, P2723, TRANSMISSION SLIPS IN 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, OR 4TH GEARS AND/OR LONG GARAGE SHIFTS TO DRIVE, EQUIPPED WITH A 6L50 (MYB), 6L80 (MYC), OR 6L90 (MYD) TRANSMISSION. *NJ

Source components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10024346 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC4749

NHTSA communication ID: 10024270

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FUEL TANK IS HARD TO FILL. *NJ

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10024270 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

07-07-30-032

NHTSA communication ID: 10024264

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SHIFTER BINDS, IGNITION KEY STICKS, [SHIFT TO PARK] MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC), DEAD BATTERY (ADJUST SHIFT LINKAGE). *NJ

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL).

Source record 10024264 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIP4219

NHTSA communication ID: 10022916

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DIAGNOSIS FOR SERVICE FAST LEARN ADAPTS FAILS, NO FORWARD OR NO REVERSE. *NJ UPDATED 4/1/08. *NJ

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).

Source record 10022916 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-08-03-16-002

NHTSA communication ID: 10032851

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CADILLAC: SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM MESSAGE DISPLAYED, TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON, TIRE PRESSURE READING DISPLAYED AS A DASH IN DIC, DTCS C0750, C0755, C0760, C0765 SET (ADD SHIELDING FOIL TAPE TO REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCK RECEIVER (RCDLR) WIRE HARNESS). *PE

Source components: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS.

Source record 10032851 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

080316002

NHTSA communication ID: 10024422

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM MESSAGE DISPLAYED, TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON, TIRE PRESSURE READING DISPLAYED AS A DASH IN DTC'S C0750, C0755, C0760, C0765 SET (ADDING SHIELDING FOIL TAPE TO REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCK RECEIVE (RCDLR) WIRE HARNESS). (EXCLUDING VEHICLES WITH RPO UHA) BUILT BETWEEN VIN BREAKPOINTS 80136490 AND 80141498. *NJ

Source components: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS.

Source record 10024422 at NHTSA
Dec 13, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4631

NHTSA communication ID: 10023471

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REAR DOOR DOES NOT UNLOCK USING POWER DOOR LOCK OR REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY. *NJ

Source components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH.

Source record 10023471 at NHTSA
Dec 13, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4011

NHTSA communication ID: 10020881

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON. *KB UPDATED ON 12/13/07. *NJ

Source components: AIR BAGS.

Source record 10020881 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4751

NHTSA communication ID: 10023998

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

RIGHT LANE CHANGE SIGNAL INOPERATIVE. VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 1/15/08. *NJ

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL.

Source record 10023998 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4292

NHTSA communication ID: 10023772

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DTC P0756, P0796, P2714, P2723, TCC SHUDDER OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT, HARSH SHIFTS, WATER IN TRANSMISSION - KEYWORDS CODE CONVERTER FLUID TORQUE. EQUIPPED WITH 6L50, 6L80 OR 6L90 (RPO'S MYB, MYC, MYD) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *NJ

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10023772 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4720

NHTSA communication ID: 10023746

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MIL, REDUCED ENGINE POWER, DTC P0087 P0089 P0451 P0452 P0628. *NJ

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.

Source record 10023746 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4675

NHTSA communication ID: 10023745

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT CANCEL INTERMITTENTLY. *NJ

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH.

Source record 10023745 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4721

NHTSA communication ID: 10023743

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE RUNS ROUGH OR MIL P0326 P0327 P0328 P0336 P167D. *NJ

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10023743 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4280

NHTSA communication ID: 10023730

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REAR AXLE SEAL LEAK. *NJ

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL.

Source record 10023730 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

07271

NHTSA communication ID: 10023582

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LOOSE REAR DIFFERENTIAL BOLT - NOISE ON CERTAIN 2008 CADILLAC CTS. *NJ

Source components: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT.

Source record 10023582 at NHTSA