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Apr 21, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
G-190379
NHTSA communication ID: 10093958
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STOP DELIVERY (REVISED TO 19 VEHICLES). THE ORIGINAL STOP DELIVERY ORDER WAS RELEASED ON APRIL 17, 2014 AND INVOLVED EIGHT U.S. VEHICLES. THE INVOLVED VEHICLE POPULATION HAD BEEN EXPANDED TO NOW INCLUDE 19 U.S. VEHICLES. ALL OTHER 2014 MODEL YEAR CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES IN DEALER INVENTORY THAT ARE NOT ON THE INVOLVED VIN LIST ARE NOT RESTRICTED FROM SALE OR DELIVERY. INSTRUCTIONS FOR RELEASING THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FROM THIS STOP DELIVERY WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the outgoing end of a Bluetooth call may have static that lasts for a short period of time when beginning a Bluetooth call, or when transferring a phone call from a handset to handsfree using the vehicle?s Bluetooth. Dealer should advise the customer the first 5-10 seconds of audio quality after the transfer can be "poor" on the outbound side. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
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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.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partect for assistance. Technician can also contact Techline Customer Support Center for programming issues.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the hazard switch does not activate during the first press. Dealer should advise the customer that vehicles built after 10/11/2013 or for vehicles built prior to 10/11/2013 in which the Body Control Module has been reprogrammed, please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician to ensure the small white connector is returned with the shifter to the Warranty Parts Center.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a flutter or buzz that occurs at 800-900 revolutions per minute with the vehicle in second or third gear. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL).
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STOP DELIVERY (8 VEHICLES). EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, STOP THE DELIVERY OF CERTAIN VEHICLES. ALL OTHER 2014 MODEL YEAR CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES IN DEALER INVENTORY THAT ARE NOT ON THE INVOLVED VIN LIST ARE NOT RESTRICTED FROM SALE OR DELIVERY. INSTRUCTIONS FOR RELEASING THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FROM THIS STOP DELIVERY WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
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This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to reposition the microphone patch located in the headliner to correct the customers concern of background noise.
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This preliminary bulletin provides a repair to replace the windshield to fix the customers concern of the inside rearview mirrior loose or fell off with bracket.
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This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio to correct the customers concern of XM issues, rear view camera issues and favorite stations stored twice and/or disappears.
Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
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This information bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fixing the vehicle right the first time by listing possible concerns to specific vehicles.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with information on the proper washing of the bright aluminum moldings to avoid the moldings from getting damaged. It is recommended that a non-alkaline solution be used for preparation & washing of the bright aluminum moldings.
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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.
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CADILLAC/BUICK/CHEVROLET: UPON INSPECTION OF VEHICLE, CRACKS HAVE BEEN OBSERVED IN TURBOCHARGER INLET PORT CENTER WEB AREA AND NEED NOT BE REPLACE. MODEL 2013-2015 REGAL, ATS, CTS, MALIBU. *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER.
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GM: SOME DTC CODES MAY BE SET, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0008, OR P0009. 3.6 LY7 WITH CAM ACTUATOR DTC.THE RELUCTOR FOR THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR PRESSED ON THE CRANKSHAFT MAY HAVE MOVED. ALSO INCLUDED BUICK ALLURE MODEL YEAR 2005. *JS
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CADILLAC: THE HAZARD SWITCH FAILS TO ACTIVATE, AT THE FIRST PRESS, AND THE BCM CALIBRATION WAS CHANGED AND MUST BE PRESSED AND HELD APPROXIMATELY 1 SECOND AND HAZARDS WILL OPERATE. MODEL 2014 CTS. *PE UPDATED 7/30/14. *PE
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning system discharge temperature to vary from side to side when the set temperature is set to the same value. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0008 or P0009 may be set. Technician will need to inspect for loose timing chains or tensioners. If after following Service Information diagnostics the root cause is not found inspect the reluctor for the crankshaft sensor. If the reluctor has moved then replace crankshaft.
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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.
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that some vehicles may have a radio display that is covered when the radio station favorites list is maximized. This is a normal operating characteristic and no repair attempt should be made. The hidden screen functions will operate again after the user minimizes the favorites list by dragging it to the bottom of the display.
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the part restriction on 2014 Cadillac CTS 3.6 (LF3) Twin Turbo Charger Restriction has ended. Dealer can now order the parts through the normal Customer Care and Aftersales parts process.
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Aisin TL80SN 8 Speed (MGG) 81-40LE Transmission Assembly, Torque Converter, Valve Body and Transmission Control Module are on restriction through General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER.
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Engine Control Module part number 12656993 will be placed on restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have the Hazard Flashers turn on after vehicle shut down or that the Glove Box may be open when they return to their vehicle. Technician should replace the Hazard Switch and/or Glove Box Switch (depending on customers concern) with a new designed switch.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION).
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that when a Canadian customer may comment that when they travel to the United States, they are unable to connect to OnStar or use hands free calling. Dealer can advise the customer that the existing cell phone provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada. At this time, a customer has the option of contacting OnStar to have a 500 number loaded for OnStar operation while in the United States.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a frequent "off route" messages while following Turn by Turn route. Technicians will need to remove power from the Vehicle Communication Interface Module for one hour and retest for the concern.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that has no XM audio on certain channels but XM channel info is displayed. Technician will need to contact XM and deactivate and activate the module.
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This preliminary bulletin provides a repair to replace the windshield to fix the customers concern of the inside rearview mirrior loose or fell off with bracket.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a customer?s request to install OnStar Bluetooth. Dealer should be advised at this time, there are no provisions to add this option to vehicles that were not built with it.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an OnStar Turn-By-Turn Navigation the system that is inoperative. Technician verifies there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes are present in the Antilock Braking System and Vehicle Communication Interface Module of the vehicle. If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes found call OnStar using the Blue button on the OnStar key pad and ask the advisor for a turn by turn route. Also make a OnStar personal call and a call into the vehicle. If normal diagnostics do not lead to a resolution technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
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GM: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P2138 OR P06A3. ENGINEER WOULD LIKE TO GATHER INFORMATION FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO ANY ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *JS UPDATED 05/19/2014 *JS
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on a proper paint code for the following special addition vehicles. 2003 Mary Kay Cadillac models - use paint code WA-160E - Mary Kay Pink Pearl 2004 - 2007 Mary Kay Cadillac models - use paint code WA-983L - Mary Kay Pink Pearl III 2004 Neiman Marcus Cadillac XLR - use paint code WA-111B - Majestic Amethyst Metallic 2008 - 2015 Mary Kay Cadillac models - use paint code WA-590Q - Mary Kay Pink Pearl V 2011 Neiman Marcus Chevrolet Camaro convertible - For the exterior body color, use paint code WA-724S - Mystic Bronze Tri-coat. For the ghost stripes on the hood and deck lid, use paint code WA700T 2013 Hot Wheels Chevrolet Camaro - For the exterior body color, use paint code WA-720S - Kinetic Blue. For the red stripe on the wheels and the front bumper, use paint code WA-799U - Performance Red.
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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. Technician may need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center depending on the STID, Station ID, or OnStar Customer Identifier.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the OnStar system does not respond properly to some numbers and/or voice commands. Dealer should direct the customer to review the operational characteristics in the OnStar Users Guide.
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This informational bulletin provides a process to the service agents that are not required to contact PQC, to determine when to replace a assembly as opposed to repairing and if an engine or transmission is being returned, that it has all the information in relation to that part being returned.
Source components: ENGINE · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · POWER TRAIN.
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This informational bulletin provides technicians with ways to decrease the tire slipping on the rim and reduce to possible chances of the customers concerns over tire vibration are repair.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have map view will change to the North Up view on its own when zoomed out more than 25 miles (40 km). Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
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This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio to correct the customers concern of XM issues, rear view camera issues and favorite stations stored twice and/or disappears.
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure on cleaning a leaking rim, to correct a customers concern of having a slow tire leak and low tire psi message on.
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13429 - SERVICE UPDATE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A SERVICE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. SOFTWARE IN THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE ACTIVATION OF THE HAZARD WARNING LAMPS WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES. IF THE HAZARD WARNING LAMP ACTIVATION GOES UNNOTICED, IT COULD DRAIN THE BATTERY.
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This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to reposition the microphone patch located in the headliner to correct the customers concern of background noise.