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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1,501–1,555 of 1,555, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Oct 1, 2011–Nov 9, 2012.
Back to 2012 Cadillac CTS 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: 10126201
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This informational bulletin provides information on part restriction and ordering process information for onstar vehicle communication interface modules.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10126201 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10112560
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about brake rotors on new vehicles and replacement parts from General Motors Service Parts Operations. Technician should be advised the costing should not be removed from the brake rotor it will wear off with normal brake usage. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES.
Source record 10112560 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138191
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
Source components: EQUIPMENT · VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR.
Source record 10138191 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137448
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10137448 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126203
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10126203 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10112553
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a fluid leak from the rear of the vehicle. Technician will need to inspect the rear axle to determine if the leak is coming from the rear axle assembly. If the leak is not coming from the rear axle differential vent follow published Rear Axle Lubricant Leak Diagnosis in Service Information. If the leak is coming from the rear axle differential vent replace the vent and hose. If the vehicle comes back with the same concern it is possible that the rear axle vent baffle has moved.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10112553 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10112550
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with information about vehicles that misfires or roughness on cold start up. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0300 set. Technician will need to add coolant dye to the system and run the engine through warm up to circulate the dye. Pressurize the cooling system after a cold soak and inspect the cylinder with a bore scope for coolant dye. If coolant is found in the cylinder technician will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for engine replacement.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM.
Source record 10112550 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10112549
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a notched feeling, or a steering shudder, during slow steering input at idle with the vehicle stationary. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
Source components: STEERING.
Source record 10112549 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126178
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to replace the radio front coax cable to correct a condition of a static noise on all AM stations
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10126178 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10245761
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Requesting a New Key Code for Customer with Lost or Stolen Keys
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10245761 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10112529
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down, remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle. If the OnStar system is still inoperative continue with published Service Information diagnostics.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10112529 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10112528
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system. Technician should understand the power cycles of the various OnStar systems. All Generation 6, 7, 8, and 9 systems are powered up continuously for 48 hours from ignition off. After 120 hours from ignition off, these systems then completely power off. The Onstar modules draw: * IGN ON - 240 to 400 Milliamp. * IGN OFF - 3 to 20 Milliamp for 48 hours or 120 hours on Gen 9 and vehicle communication platforms. * IGN OFF - 0.2 to 0.8 Milliamp after 48 hours or 120 hours on Gen 9 and vehicle communication platforms.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10112528 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10071834
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10071834 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10071299
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10071299 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10112511
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a clicking noise from the front of the wheels. Technician will need to clean the front wheels and the brake rotor mating surfaces as well as replace the wheel nuts for all four wheels on vehicles built prior to Vehicle Identification Number breakpoint D0106083.
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR · WHEELS.
Source record 10112511 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10112504
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a navigation map update 2012 may fail to load. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10112504 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10112494
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10112494 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10118645
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This informational bulletin provides information on Driving Characteristics of Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles and Available Winter Tires.
Source components: TIRES · WHEELS.
Source record 10118645 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10118643
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides a list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding Unexpected Loss of Radio Audio (Radio Goes Silent/No Sound) and Other Blackberry Phone - Bluetooth Issues
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10118643 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10084191
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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A LIST OF CORRECTIONS FOR MULTIPLE CONCERNS REGARDING UNEXPECTED LOSS OF RADIO AUDIO (RADIO GOES SILENT/NO SOUND) AND OTHER BLACKBERRY PHONE - BLUETOOTH ISSUES
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10084191 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10118638
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This informational bulletin provides information on Identifying Non-GM (Aftermarket) Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines Using Tech 2 or GDS 2
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10118638 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10118637
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This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the part numbers for the labels.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS.
Source record 10118637 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10118635
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
Source components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES.
Source record 10118635 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10118634
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the change in automatic transmission add conditions documentation and claim submissions
Source components: POWER TRAIN · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10118634 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10084683
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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR RELEARNING THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS AND ROAD TESTIN TO VERIFY THEY CORRECT A CONDTION OF THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS GLASS SHAKES, FLUTTERS AT NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · STRUCTURE.
Source record 10084683 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10112468
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of Ultraviolet protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are Solar glass with a light transmission of >/=70%. Rear door glass, quarter windows and back windows can use either Solar glass (>/=70%) or Privacy glass, which has a light transmittance of 20%.
Source components: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD.
Source record 10112468 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10112465
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a message on the radio "maximum number of phones are currently paired to the vehicle". Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation of the vehicle due to the maximum number of five phones can be paired to a vehicle.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10112465 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10118626
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This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10118626 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10112461
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a clicking noise from the front of the wheels. Technician will need to clean the front wheels and the brake rotor mating surfaces as well as replace the wheel nuts for all four wheels on vehicles built prior to Vehicle Identification Number breakpoint D0106083.
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES · WHEELS.
Source record 10112461 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10118623
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This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs offered through GM.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10118623 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10118619
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This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10118619 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10112445
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a clicking noise from the front of the wheels. Technician will need to clean the front wheels and the brake rotor mating surfaces as well as replace the wheel nuts for all four wheels on vehicles built prior to Vehicle Identification Number breakpoint D0106083.
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES · WHEELS.
Source record 10112445 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10247005
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Navigation Map Update May Fail To Load.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10247005 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10246951
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Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10246951 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10246593
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Warranty Administration ? Change in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10246593 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10073121
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10073121 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10071874
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: WHEELS.
Source record 10071874 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10071873
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: WHEELS.
Source record 10071873 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10071872
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: WHEELS.
Source record 10071872 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10062496
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10062496 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10247682
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Navigation Radio Radio And Integrated Center Stack
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10247682 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10247031
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Normal Operating Characteristic Of Sunroof Opens To Vent Position Only.
Source components: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10247031 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10245321
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Navigation Radio Radio And Integrated Center Stack
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10245321 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10071335
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10071335 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10047239
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CHEVROLET/CADILLAC: PROCEDURES FOR REPLACING EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VENT SOLENOID (CVS) VALVE, IN CLOSED POSITION, THAT IS NOT FULLY SEALED AND INDICATES A FALSE LEAKAGE. IN DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. MODEL 2012 CADILLAC CTS, CHEVROLET CAMARO. *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL.
Source record 10047239 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10055803
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CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/HUMMER/PONTIAC: THERE IS SLIPPING OR HAVE NO FOURTH, FIFTH OR SIXTH GEAR AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WOULD BE ON, WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0796 FOUND AS ACTIVE. *PE
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10055803 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10045064
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CADILLAC: WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, CLUTCH PEDAL MAY NOT RETURN TO ORIGINAL POSITION, AT TOP OR MAY DROP TO FLOOR. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT SITUATION.. *PE
Source components: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE).
Source record 10045064 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10044242
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GM: J-35616-64B TERMINAL TEST PROBE AND REPLACEMENT TERMINAL. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS VERANO, REGAL, LACROSSE, CTS, SRX, VOLT, SONIC, MALIBU, IMPALA, EQUINOX, CRUZE, AVALANCHE, TAHOE SUBURBAN, SILVERADO, SIERRA, YUKON, AND TERRAIN FOR MODEL YEAR 2013. MODEL ESCALADE MODEL YEAR 2012-2013. MODEL PONTIAC G3 MODEL YEAR 2007. MODEL WAVE MODEL YEARS 2005-2010. DENALI MODELS MODEL YEARS 2007-2013. *JS
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10044242 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10041933
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BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/SATURN/GMC: THERE ARE INJECTOR CODES ON VEHICLE IF EXHIBITING MISFIRE AND SES LIGHT IS ON. *PE UPDATED 6/18/12. *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS.
Source record 10041933 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10043914
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GM: SERVICE POWER STEERING MESSAGE POSSIBLE DTC C0450. *JS
Source components: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
Source record 10043914 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10043935
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CADILLAC: HARD BRAKE PEDAL WHEN COLD WITH AUXILIARY VACUUM PUMP. *KB
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Source record 10043935 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10043856
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GM: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CARPETED FLOOR MATS MISSING. DEALERS ARE TO INSTALL CARPETED FLOOR MATS WHEN MATS BECOME AVAILABLE. *JS
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 10043856 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10043629
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GENERAL MOTORS: RESERVOIR FOR POWER STEERING FLUID IS HEAT DAMAGED AND LEAKING. MAY CAUSED PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING PUMP. *PE
Source components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP.
Source record 10043629 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10042989
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BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION REGARDING CERTAIN VEHICLES RECEIVED BY DEALERSHIP WITHOUT THE CARPETED FLOOR MATS. *PE
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10042989 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10042286
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CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES MY 2010-2012, THE TRANSMISSION HAS DEVELOPED A LEAK IN THE REAR. *PE
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10042286 at NHTSA