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2008 Cadillac STS
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 11

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1,001–1,037 of 1,037, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Nov 1, 2007–Apr 1, 2012.

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Apr 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIT-3749D

NHTSA communication ID: 10037570

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: ON SOME TRUCK MODELS THERE IS SOME FRAME CORROSION. *RM UPDATED ON 5/2/2012. *KB

Source components: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS.

Source record 10037570 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-10287-B

NHTSA communication ID: 10043854

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. PREMATURE TIMING CHAIN WEAR- REPROGRAM ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HFV6 ENGINE, UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, AND WITH EXTENDED OIL CHANGE INTERVALS, THE TIMING CHAIN COULD WEAR PREMATURELY AND CAUSE THE ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT. *JS

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

Source record 10043854 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PI-0090-B

NHTSA communication ID: 10038345

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/PONTIAC/SATURN: THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE HESITATION OR FLUTTER. THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR TERMINALS LIKELY HAVE POOR CONNECTIONS. *RM UPDATED 8/1/11. *PE UPDATED 4/16/12. *PE

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10038345 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-09-40-001A

NHTSA communication ID: 10038294

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. *RM UPDATED 4/3/12. *PE

Source components: SEAT BELTS · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES.

Source record 10038294 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIP-4577A

NHTSA communication ID: 10032885

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CADILLAC: SES LIGHT WITH DTCS P0171 AND P0174. COMPLAINT OF SES LIGHT BUT IT IS UNLIKELY THAT THERE WILL BE A COMPLAINT OF ANY ENGINE PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF THIS APPLIES. UPON INSPECTION, DTCS P0171 AND P0174 WILL BE STORED AND FREEZE FRAME DATA WILL NORMALLY INDICATE THAT THEY SET AT APPROXIMATELY THE SAME TIME. THIS MAY BE THE RESULT OF A SMALL AIR LEAK IN THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM. *PE UPDATED 4/4/12. *PE

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV).

Source record 10032885 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-08-09-41-002C

NHTSA communication ID: 10029924

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GENERAL MOTORS: DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT RESTRAINTS, AIR BAG (SIR) INDICATOR/LAMP ON WITH DTC(S) B0012, B0013, B0016, B0016, B0019, B0020, B0022, B0023, B0026, B0033, B0040, B0042 OR B0044 SET. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A LOOSE, MISSING, OR BROKEN CONNECTOR POSITION ASSURANCE (CPA) RETAINER AT THE AIR BAG FOR THE SET DTC. INCLUDES TRAILBLAZER EXT. *PE UPDATED 8/16/10. *PE UPDATED 3/12/12. *PE

Source components: AIR BAGS.

Source record 10029924 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC-5419A

NHTSA communication ID: 10038746

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: WHEN TURNING THERE IS A PUMP NOISE IN THE BRAKES. THERE IS ALSO STABILITY OR TRACTION LIGHT ON. THIS IS CAUSED BY A SOFTWARE CALIBRATION. 2007-2008 STS. *RM UPDATED 12/6/11. *PE

Source components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM.

Source record 10038746 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

05-09-40-002E

NHTSA communication ID: 10037184

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINING WHEN THE SAFETY BELTS ARE SUPPOSED TO LOCK. *RM UPDATED 12/6/11. *PE

Source components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING.

Source record 10037184 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PB-10037A

NHTSA communication ID: 10038759

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: ONSTAR IS MAKING INCOMPLETE CALLS WITHOUT THE DRIVER KNOWING. WHEN HAVE A DATA CONNECTION. *RM

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10038759 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

10-00-89-017C

NHTSA communication ID: 10038295

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: INFORMATION ON FIXING MULTIPLE SITUATIONS RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. *RM

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 10038295 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

08-06-01-011H

NHTSA communication ID: 10038261

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON WITH MULTIPLE TROUBLE CODES PRESENT. *RM

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10038261 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIP-4317D

NHTSA communication ID: 10037518

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: THERE MAY BE A LEAK FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE LEAK MAY COME FROM THE MANUAL SHAFT PLUG. *RM

Source components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10037518 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB06-08-110-004C

NHTSA communication ID: 10035364

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CADILLAC: CHROME FINISH PEELING OFF INSIDE DOOR HANDLES (REPLACE HANDLES). *PE

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 10035364 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-09-07-30-014A

NHTSA communication ID: 10035784

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CADILLAC: RUMBLE, GRIND, TICKING OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE WHILE DRIVING, OUTPUT SHAFT SPALLING (REPLACE OUTPUT SHAFT AND BEARING). *PE

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10035784 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
Mar 1, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-09-06-04-003A

NHTSA communication ID: 10034365

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CADILLAC: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, DTC P0174 SET (CHECK FOR VACUUM LEAK AND REPLACE ECM, IF NECESSARY). IF THE UPDATED ECM IS INSTALLED WITHOUT OBTAINING THE 2009 MODEL YEAR CALIBRATIONS, THE VEHICLE MAY RETURN WITH A P0174 AGAIN. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 10034365 at NHTSA
May 1, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-5078A

NHTSA communication ID: 10030746

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CHEVROLET/OPEL/SATURN/CADILLAC/PONTIAC: A LOW BATTERY CONDITION ON ANY OF THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE SIR LIGHT TO COME. THE SDM UNDER LOW POWER SITUATIONS COULD SET CODES B0083 AND B0084. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.

Source record 10030746 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
Nov 1, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

08-05-25-004

NHTSA communication ID: 10026002

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GMC: ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) OR STABILITRAK LIGHT ON, DTCS C0035-C0052 SET (PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC COMPONENT TEST PROCEDURE AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY). *PE UPDATED 5/6/09. *PE

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK · SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE.

Source record 10026002 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
May 1, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC-4868

NHTSA communication ID: 10025666

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, OR STABILITY TELL TALES ON (DTC C0035-C0052). THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, OR SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING TELLTALES ILLUMINATE. *PE

Source components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) · SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK.

Source record 10025666 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

08-08-64-006

NHTSA communication ID: 10025126

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FRONT DOOR WILL NOT OPEN WHEN USING OUTSIDE HANDLE (LUBRICATE HANDLE AND/OR REPLACE HANDLE HOUSING). *NJ

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 10025126 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

08040

NHTSA communication ID: 10024701

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CADILLAC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. REPROGRAM TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS). CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ

Source components: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS.

Source record 10024701 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
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

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

4302

NHTSA communication ID: 10023771

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DTC P0751, P0756, P0776, P0796, P2714, P2723, HARSH TCC ENGAGEMENT. EQUIPPED WITH 6L80 (RPO MYC) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *NJ

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER.

Source record 10023771 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

07330

NHTSA communication ID: 10023635

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE UPDATE FOR INVENTORY AND CUSTOMER VEHICLES TIMING CHAIN GUIDE BOLT LOW TORQUE - EXPIRES WITH BASE WARRANTY. *NJ

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10023635 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

070420001

NHTSA communication ID: 10023979

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AXLE FLUID SEEPING OR LEAKING FROM REAR AXLE VENT (INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOSE AND VENT). *NJ

Source components: SUSPENSION:REAR.

Source record 10023979 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

070604032

NHTSA communication ID: 10023976

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LD8, LH2, L37 SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) MIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED, [ENGINE POWER REDUCED] MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) WITH MULTIPLE ECM DTC'S P1516, P2101, P2119 OR P2176 (INSPECT THROTTLE BODY BLADE). *NJ

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10023976 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4052

NHTSA communication ID: 10022794

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

2-3 UPSHIFT SLIP OR FLARE. *KB

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10022794 at NHTSA