2003 Cadillac CTS technical service bulletins
506 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2003 Cadillac CTS.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- Unknown or other
- Electrical system
- Unknown or other
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the...
- This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License...
- This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
- This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer...
- This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR)...
- This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference...
- The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle...
- This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist...
- Engine
- This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter...
- This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure...
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water...
- Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: rear window: electrical heating element
- This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to...
- This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin provides information on Handling Requests for Modifications to Permanently...
- This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic...
- This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my...
- Power train
- This bulletin provides information on tools available to find an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak to...
- This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple...
- This service bulletin provides information for accurate tire pressures that ensure the safe handling and...
- Equipment
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Equipment
- Equipment
- This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This informational bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report...
- This informational bulletin provides information on key code security and information on GM key code look...
- This informational bulletin provides information for the GM of Canada OnStar Cellular Communication...
- Equipment
- This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves,...
- This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new replacement fasteners with...
- Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Equipment
- Equipment
- Engine and engine cooling
- Engine
- Equipment
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide
- Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage
- Equipment: electrical
- Electrical system: software
- Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
- This informational bulletin advises the possible issues that may occur using a scotch brite pad or highly...
- This informational bulletin explains how to update the older Onstar module software to new software over GSA.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report.
- Electrical system: software
- Steering
- Electrical system: software
- Engine
- This informational bulletin provides information on OnStar® VCIM is currently restricted parts
- Electrical system
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Electrical system
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- This Warranty Admin bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures...
- This informational bulletin explains the programming method quick reference guide for the IPC Odometer.
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have...
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have...
- This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what...
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest...
- This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when...
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician that ,when testing any circuit for open...
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician if unable to place an onstar call in the...
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the...
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on repairing the concern
- This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform...
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps for diagnosing the concern
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician, if unable to place an onstar call in...
- Equipment: electrical
- This informational bulletin provides information on vehicles may rock or move slightly forward or rearward...
- Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
- Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
- Equipment: electrical
- This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp...
- This informational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle...
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that after replacing the...
- This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
- This informational bulletin provides information on Behavior of Non-Upgraded OnStar Equipped Vehicles...
- This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for...
- Electrical system
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Fuel system, gasoline
- IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide Season Odometer Programming Methods in Use Today 1....
- OnStar® Voice Fallback Number Update Some customers may have received a letter from OnStar® stating that...
- OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
- OnStar Voice Fallback Number Update
- Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
- Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)
- This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar cellular communication upgrade.
- Electrical system
- Fuel system, gasoline
- This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating...
- Electrical system
- This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Electrical system
- This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil...
- This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles...
- This informational bulletin provides information to assist dealership personnel with the identification of...
- This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on upgrading certain OnStar...
- This informational bulletin provides information on communication with OnStar® module after Canadian...
- Equipment: electrical
- This informational bulletin updates information on electrical ground repairs using new replacement...
- Engine and engine cooling
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire...
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may...
- This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster...
- This information provides the proper way to install the floor mats .
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the rear differential fluid if the rear axle has a...
- This warranty bulletin clarifies the use of dealer empowerment to satisfy the customer.
- This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to...
- Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
- Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
- XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
- This informational bulletin provides a quick guide to updating which model vehicle after replacing the IPC.
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- This informational bulletin provides information on how to use floor mats.
- This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report.
- This information bulletin provides the technician the information on how to properly clean a metal surface...
- This informational bulletin provides information on what products GM has to aid in the eliminating...
- Vehicle Recalls
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
- This informational bulletin advises the technician to update the Onstar from an analog system to a digital...
- This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85...
- This informational bulletin is to assist with the identification of issues that are not considered...
- This informational bulletin explains condensation in exterior lights and replacment guidelines for...
- This information bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fixing the vehicle right...
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Electrical system: software
- Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
- Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
- Electrical system: software
- Refinishing Aluminum Wheels
- Equipment
- Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component...
- This informational bulletin provides directions on submitting different PIRs
- Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
- This informational bulletin provides information on how to save fuel and proper maintenance without using...
- This informational bulletin provides an update for 13-00-89-004C to include updated information.
- This informational bulletin provides a revision for 04-06-04-047 to add the 2014 model year.
- This informational bulletin provides a revision for 04-06-04-047K to add the 2014 model year.
- This informational Bulletin provides a revision for 10-08-110-001 to add the 2012-2014 model years.
- Equipment
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Electrical system
- This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information new tire warranty program and global...
- This informational bulletin provides information on key codes security rules and information on GM key...
- This technical service bulletin provides a revision for 07-08-49-020G to add the 2014 model year and...
- This informational bulletin provides information for Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flow Test Essential...
- This informational bulletin provides information for Engine Squealing Type Noise on Start-up or Vibration...
- This informational bulletin provides a revision for 11-00-89-005D to add additional Mandatory Minimum...
- This informational bulletin provides a revision for 02-08-98-002C to add the 2010-2013 model years and...
- This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-00-89-008 to add model years, update the Labor...
- This informational bulletin provides a revision for 05-08-48-001B to add 2010-2014 model years and update...
- This informational bulletin provides a revision for 13-00-89-004A to include updated information.
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- This technical bulletin provides Warranty Administration
- This technical bulletin provides a revision of 10-04-20-001D to add the 2013 model year.
- This technical bulletin provides a revision of 99-04-20-002G to add 2013-2014 model years.
- This technical bulletin provides a revision of 10-00-89-017Z to include updated information.
- Cadillac: rear axle is making a chatter noise during turning
- This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on clarification of use-dealer...
- This informational bulletin provides information on fix it right for first time issues.
- This informational bulletin provides information on the appearance of chromed aluminum wheels due to...
- Electrical system
- This informational bulletin provides information pre-painting/cleaning process for TPO plastic fascias.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer...
- Electrical system
- Engine and engine cooling
- This informational bulletin provides a list off all the issues revolving around new vehicles for a one...
- This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar...
- This informational bulletin provides information regarding the inappropriate warranty claims submitted for...
- This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to...
- This informational bulletin provides a description of the proper wheel installation and proper wheel...
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and...
- This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key...
- This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent...
- This informational bulletin provides a single point reference and strategy document to aid in reducing...
- Service brakes
- Electrical system
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use
- This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the...
- Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion
- Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle
- General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger...
- Gm: onstar is making incomplete calls without the driver knowing
- Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time
- Cadillac: when operating in extremely cold weather conditions, some vehicles may leak engine oil from the...
- General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation.
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- Axle fluid seeping or leaking from rear axle vent (install rear differential hose and vent)
- Intermittent stall, surge, stumble, or hesitation DTC P1629
- Seat belt stop button kits available
- Tcc surge, chuggle, or fishbite 5L40E with V6 engine
- Rear axle pinion seal may experience a fluid leak condition
- Creak noise from front end when braking or turning
- Intermittent dead battery - goes dead overnight
- Tcc surge, shudder or chuggle on light load just after torque converter clutch engagement with...
- BULLETIN-SIT-BULLETIN-1699890: tech 2 displays the incorrect fuel sender
- The 5L40E and 5L50E automatic transmission may experience a condition of high tcc slip speed and or DTC P0741
- Information on upgrading certain onstar generation 5 analog/digital-ready systems to onstar generation 6...
- Oil life system reset procedures - cars
- Intermittent unwanted downshift, no upshift 5L40E/5L50E
- Intermittent no power, stall, malfunction indicator lamp with tps tac, TCM diagnostic trouble codes set
- Compass zone adjustment and calibration procedure during pre-delivery inspection
- Cigar lighter and accessory power outlets time out 10 minutes after ignition shut-off or outlets remain on...
- Rattle noise in rear end over bumps
- High intensity discharge (HID) headlamps - disposal instructions
- Concerns with launch shudder felt on hard acceleration
- Poor radio reception or radio static/ increased interference with rear window defogger on or some rear...
- Heated seat inoperative after repair within one week of usage
- Check engine light on diagnostic trouble code P0446, P0451, or P0453 may have a hard to fill fuel tank
- Evap system servicing
- Generation 5 onstar steering wheel control function
- Howl or whine noise from the rear axle on accel and/or decel
- Programming onstar module for canadian french voice recognition
- Driving characteristics of rear-wheel drive and available winter tires
- Laminated steels -- general information and specific repair procedures for lower rail replacement
- Transmission oil cooler line fitting
- Underhood air conditioner rattle noise heard on acceleration or a sudden loss of air conditioner system...
- Information on 5L40E automatic transmission operating characteristics
- Oil life system reset procedures - cars
- Limited ability to control windshield defroster temperature
- Front heated seat inoperative cold
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) systems does not function properly / inoperative
- Hydra-matic 5L40-E serviceable components and labor operations
- Spotting/discoloration on window belt outer sealing strip
- Engine coolant block heater cord extension available
- Service steering system message on, diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0450 or C1241 set
- Intermittent dead battery/battery goes dead overnight
- Rattle/buzz type noise from under engine compartment during acceleration / deceleration
- Transmission fluid checking procedure for 5L40-E and 5L50-E automatic transmissions
- Rear compartment lid does not pop open enough (replace lock striker assembly)
- Intermittent dead battery or battery goes dead overnight
- Minor scratches to wood steering wheels
- Rear compartment lid applique back up high mount stop lamp assembly appearance change information
- 2003-2004 generation 5 onstar steering wheel control function explanation
- Intermittent no power, stall, malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with tps, tac, TCM diagnostic trouble codes...
- Long wave band information with navigation radio
- Appearance of navigation radio presets with rds
- Steering wheel controls for onstar functionality incorrect after radio replacement
- Intermittent dead battery- goes dead overnight
- 5L40E, 5L50E automatic transmission revised fluid level checking procedure
- Runs out of fuel when gauge reads 1/4 tank, possible diagnostic trouble code P1172
- 5L40E harsh 3- 2 down shift
- Onstar system is attempting and/or completing phone calls which the operator of the vehicle did not initiate
- 5L40E 5L50E transmission- high tcc slip speed and or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0741 high tcc slip speed
- Intermittent stall
- Driveline/exhaust growl/moan noise at speeds of approximately 35-45 mph (56-72 km/h) in 5TH gear with the...
- Unacceptable shift quality after transmission repair or software/hardware change
- 99 through 05 year vehicles, equipped with three-button onstar systems
- When using onstar personal calling feature, the caller cannot be heard on outbound call only
- Radio option configuration
- Itch/squeak/rattle type noise from door header sealing area while driving
- Static on AM band with brake applied
- Engine control module (ECM) idle learn procedure
- Erratic cruise control with manual transmission
- Water leaking or wet carpet below the HVAC case on the passenger side
- Front side door window frame applique appearance discolored/sun faded/mottled
- This bulletin is being issued to revise the front brake caliper bracket bolt torque specification
- Loss of drive or reverse, loss of transmission fluid, noise when shifted into drive or reverse
- Field action 03049 - bulge or crack may appear on the inner sidewall of the tires
- Tire inner sidewall crack/bulge
- Compass zone adjustment and calibration procedure during pre-delivery inspection
- This vme states that gm has decided that certain vehicles do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety...
- Buzzing, rattling noise coming from the windshield back glass headliner area at highway speeds
- No reverse condition
- Front/rear door applique appearance discolored/sun faded/mottled
- Vibration/buzz/rattle in rear window shelf trim panel area when radio volume/bass set high
- Revised steering wheel position sensor or steering shaft lower bearing replacement procedure and steering...
- Squeak type noise coming from inside of front seat when seat belt is moved
- Fuel economy tips
- Programming of replacement onstar vehicle communication and interface modules (VCIM)
- Revised torsional backlash rear axle specifications
- No reverse condition, diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0722
- Diagnostic information for fuel gauge reading empty after filling tank with vehicle running, diagnostic...
- Fuel gauge goes to e or car runs out of fuel at a quarter of a tank, a possible diagnostic trouble code of...
- Cold start rough idle or misfire on vehicles with a manual transmission if an engine block heater is...
- Service engine soon (SES) light coming on and a P0121 tps code stored or related codes
- Revised instrument panel, gages and console service information
- No sound from right speakers when watching tv or using auxiliary rca jacks
- Under torqued intermediate steering shaft bolt
- Driver information center message that reads mechanical cd error after the replacement of the vdo six-disk...
- Vibration / noise from auto/manual shifter during drive/gear shifts
- Revised propeller shaft replacement procedure
- Passenger wiper contacts hood edge when in parked service position
- Noise/clunk or loose feeling from steering column
- Deck lid pull down effort too high
- Dome lamp replacement procedure
- Automatic transmission poor acceleration, performance
- Additional mutilation shipping protection information
- Labor operation times and straight time pilot update
- Tire sidewall marking change for speed rating and tpc number
- Excessive engine noise
- Transmission control module (TCM) will not communicate with non-tech 2 service or test equipment
- Manual transmission rattle or fluttering noise while driving in fifth gear
- Air bag indicator illuminates intermittently, instrument panel cluster (IPC) and sensing and diagnostic...
- Noise, wind noise, flutter at approximately 40 mph
- Advanced service information-remote keyless entry (RKE) system does not function properly / inoperative
- Vehicle stability enhancement system (VSES) pump assembly build
- Vehicle stability enhancement system (VSES) pump assembly misbuild
- Remote keyless entry will not function unless they are close to the vehicle
- Some customer may comment about the appearance of the service stability system message on the driver...
- Subject regarding revised transmission replacement procedure and fastener tightening specifications
- Information pertaining to customer complaint that the ride is too stiff, from over inflated tires
- Brief information regarding inoperative power seats
- This message is for concerns of water condensation, soap bubbles or dust being trapped around the...
- This message concerns inoperative sunroofs
- Some customers may comment that a fluttering or wind noise is heard while driving in 5TH gear above 40 mph
- This message concerns the inability to program the garage door openers
- Information on the dealer installed smoker's package consisting of an ashtray for the center stack, a rear...
- Subject regardng water leak emerging issues
- Information regarding the june edition of emerging issues for various models
- This bulletin contains repair information regarding waterleaks or musty odor in the lh and / or rh...
- Subject regarding voice recognition system on uplevel radio not functioning properly in cold weather
- Customers may comment on the volume either being too low or too high when making an onstar call
- This message concerns vehicles with the manual transmission and a concern with a rattle or fluttering...
- Some customers may comment on a hollow vibrating / reverberating bump or thump type noise coming from the...
- Subject regarding map light bulb replacement
- Information on water leaks
- An abnormal louder upper engine lifter tick noise
- Some customers may experience an service engine soon light with the diagnostic trouble code P0128 set
- Service enginge soon light with diagnostic trouble code P0128 set
- Concerns about abnormal upper engine lifter tick noise
- Subject regarding recommended cleaning procedure for residue or water marks on hood insulator
- Customers may comment that the malfunction indicator lamp is illuminated
- Some customers may comment that the oil canning/popping noise CAN be heard coming from the rear...
- Some customers may comment that the malfunction indicator lamp is illuminated
- Customers living in cold climate areas may comment on the front passenger floor carpet being wet or water...
- Information on the hydra-matic 5L40E transmission
- Information regarding malfunction indicator lamp illumination
- Exhibiting rear brake squeal during light brake applications for cadillac cts 2003 models
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