2004 Cadillac XLR technical service bulletins
571 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2004 Cadillac XLR.
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 a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with...
- 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)...
- Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- 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...
- This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with...
- Equipment
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Equipment
- Equipment
- This SKU is an HVAC Air Door Actuator
- 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...
- This engineering information PI closure ends the need for information from the field to inspect the...
- Equipment
- Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)
- This bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims for module...
- This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves,...
- This engineering information PI is requesting information from the field to inspect the forward roof panel...
- This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new replacement fasteners with...
- This informational bulletin explains the wheel Road Force balancers and what they can do for customer...
- Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Equipment
- Equipment
- The purpose of this Preliminary Information is to provide repair tips to the servicing technician when...
- Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
- This informational bulletin explains how the catalytic converters may need an inspection, cleaning or...
- Engine
- Equipment
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide
- Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage
- Essential Tools that Include Consumable Parts (U.S. Only)
- Equipment: electrical
- This informational bulletin explains the Road Force balancers and what they can do for customer concerns.
- 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 information bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims and how...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report.
- Electrical system: software
- This informational bulletin provides explanation on how to take snapshot data with a Tech 2 and upload it...
- Steering
- Electrical system: software
- Engine
- Special Coverage
- This informational bulletin provides information on OnStar® VCIM is currently restricted parts
- Electrical system
- This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for GM dealer empowerment program and...
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Electrical system
- 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 informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when...
- This informational bulletin explains the use of diesel fuel additives in an engine, are not required...
- 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...
- 15521 customer advisory letter. on these vehicles, if the side doors will not open from inside the...
- 15521 ? Customer Advisory Letter
- 15643 special coverage. on these vehicles, the wire harness connector from the seat side airbag and...
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the...
- 15643 ? Special Coverage
- 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
- 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...
- This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly...
- Electrical system
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Customer advisory letter
- 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
- In situations where your vehicle side doors will not open from INSIDE the vehicle due to low or no battery...
- 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.
- Power train: automatic transmission
- 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...
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- 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 warranty administration bulletin provides information to clarify proper transaction administration of...
- This informational bulletin provides information on control module diagnostics and configuration,...
- 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...
- Equipment: electrical
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may...
- This informational bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction...
- 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 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.
- 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
- Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 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 informational bulletin provides information on close-coupled converter and engine replacement.
- 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...
- Electrical system
- This technical service bulletin provides a revision for 07-08-49-020G to add the 2014 model year and...
- Electrical system: software
- 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...
- Suspension
- This informational bulletin provides a revision for 13-00-89-004A to include updated information.
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- Magnetically Controlled Suspension Electrical Connector Not Seated.
- This technical bulletin provides Warranty Administration
- 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.
- 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
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- 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...
- Suspension
- Electrical system
- Engine and engine cooling
- This informational bulletin provides a list off all the issues revolving around new vehicles for a one...
- Cadillac/chevrolet: for no apparent reason, the front and/or rear, composite springs would crack and/or...
- Composite Transverse Spring Damage.
- 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...
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- 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
- Fuel system, gasoline
- 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: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle
- Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time
- Gm: the fuel gauge may show empty when there is still gas in the tank
- Cadillac: intermittent ses light due to dtcs P0068, P0101, and/or P1101
- Cadillac chevrolet service campaign: a fuel tank leak at quick connectors that are used to link the left...
- General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation.
- Rear axle chatter shudder on turns
- Buick cadillac chevrolet gmc hummer oldsmobile pontiac saab saturn service campaign: special coverage...
- Rear axle clunk and/or chatter type noise on turns (drain/refill rear differential fluid)
- Pop or creak noise from rear of vehicle behind the seats
- Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0710 steering wheel position sensor (SWPS) signal, service stability system...
- Seat belt stop button kits available
- Special coverage adjustment-fuel tank cap
- Deck lid may not stay open to the full open position
- Revised fuel sender values for the chevrolet corvette and cadillac xlr
- Electrical concerns - water leak on the passenger floor or BCM area
- OBD system diagnostics disabled by canister purge solenoid curcuit malfunction - reprogram ECM
- Service vme-power steering leak at high pressure hose connection to pump
- Service vme-power steering leak a thigh pressure hose connection to pump
- Wipers will not park
- Various electrical problems with a cell phone charger plugged in
- Service vme - fuel gauge erratic or defaults to empty
- Rear wheel drive shaft nut torque specification requirements and information on replacement shafts for service
- Quarter glass window separates from attaching bracket
- Indexing door glass that appears to be stuck or inoperative
- 5L40E/5L50E fluid leak from bell housing area
- Tcc surge, shudder or chuggle on light load just after torque converter clutch engagement with...
- No crank, transmission range indicator inoperative
- Unable to move gear shift lever out of park at times
- The 5L40E and 5L50E automatic transmission may experience a condition of high tcc slip speed and or DTC P0741
- Unable to program tire pressure sensors
- Trunk inoperative at times
- Oil life system reset procedures - cars
- Interior of the vehicle is turning pink
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) system does not function properly, poor rke performance
- Erratic fuel gauge readings, fuel gauge reads empty when there is fuel in tank, diagnostic trouble code...
- Erratic fuel gauge - service vme
- Floor mat rear compartment divider retainers
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) lamp on with a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0820 set in the electronic...
- Sir lamp on with a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1001 set in the sdm
- Telescoping steering wheel inoperative
- Engine oil leak from front of vehicle
- Lower rear shock attaching bolt may break after torqued
- Tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system - tire mounting and dismounting
- Revised front and rear ball joint stud nut tightening specifications
- High intensity discharge (HID) headlamps - disposal instructions
- Availability of floor mat/rear compartment divider retainers
- No forth and fifth gear possible codes P0700 P0741 P0762
- Charge system fault message
- Information for delayed shift engagement from park to drive
- Rear brake line routing
- Fuel filter replacement
- Oil leaks on front of the engine
- Folding top inop and or diagnostic trouble code B1310
- No communication with the steering column lock module
- No crank and dic displays no fob detected
- Programming onstar module for canadian french voice recognition
- One or both rear brake lines CAN come in contact with left exhaust manifold and pipe
- Tire pressure monitor reset/learn-when the pressure in the affected tire was set to specification on some...
- Transseal temporary protective coating removal instructions
- Removal of shock stuffers during pre-delivery inspection (PDI)
- AVN system does not display points of interest and/or scan button does not remain highlighted
- Operating characteristics of 5L40E/5L5OE transmissions
- HVAC module service
- Washers that are used along with nuts to attach the lower control arm were made of the wrong steel mateiral
- Information on 5L40E automatic transmission operating characteristics
- Front brake squeal/squeak noise on light brake apply
- Revised diagnostic trouble code P2101
- Drl / turn signal buld and headlamp wiring harness serviceable components
- Oil life system reset procedures - cars
- Hydra-matic 5L40-E serviceable components and labor operations
- Accessory drive belt chirp or squeal noise
- Dic message no fob detected
- New procedural requirements for powertrain control module (PCM) replacement
- Lack of power, check engine light, traction control light on, diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2108 set
- Transmission fluid checking procedure for 5L40-E and 5L50-E automatic transmissions
- Minor scratches to wood steering wheels
- Difficulty identifying the correct part number for the front turn signal and park lamp bulb
- Xlr rattle noise from rear of the folding top front panel - tonneau
- The tech 2 cannot communicate with gm-lan modules
- 4.6L LH2 engine blue exhaust smoke on start up
- Water/condensation in the headlight assembly
- Viewing the roof data with the tech 2
- Convertible top does not function after battery disconnect
- Fuel gauge/pump diagnostic tests
- The battery in the xlr and corvette are top post flooded style batteries
- Trunk lid lower molding information
- 4.6L engine with a cold start, ratcheting/clicking noises lasts
- Obtaining module information on a lan-based vehicle and the tech 2
- Engine diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0315 on low mileage vehicles or after a power train control module...
- 4.6L engine blue exhaust smoke on start up
- 4.6L engine squeal noise heard during an idle at the rear main seal area
- 5L40 and 5L50E automatic transmission serviceable components
- 4.6LH2 engine- oil leaks at crank case halves, oil manifold, and oil pan gasket
- Cruise control with clean radar message on dic
- 5L50E goodwrench transmission does not include a output shaft
- XM rapid activation utilization
- 4.0L L47, 4.6L LD8, L37, LH2 engine coolant or oil leak
- Frozen door glass procedure-windows do not index
- Xlr radio may display cdx error when attempting to insert a cd
- 4.6L LH2 engine with a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0101, P0139, P0300, P0315, P1101, P1137, P2119 or P2231
- Tech 2 currently does not indicate engine control module (ECM) calibration number after update
- Ignition positions for the xlr and how to access
- Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0068 and/or P1101 on vehicles with 4.6L (LH2) engine
- Front brake squeal under normal braking conditions
- 4.6L LH2 engine exchange program has ended
- Oils leaks on front of the engine
- Key fob test
- 5L40E, 5L50E automatic transmission revised fluid level checking procedure
- 4.6L LH2 engine with a diagnostic trouble code P0420/P0430
- Driver door inoperative from outside door touch pad, will open from inside
- 3.6 4.6 LY7 engine diagnostic trouble code P0171
- Engine miss on one bank with diagnostic trouble code P0300 no cam phaser diagnostic trouble code
- High speed lan diagnostics/remembering ohms law
- The tech 2 cannot communicate with gm-lan modules
- LH2 4.6L engine front and rear oil leaks
- Intermittent operation of the windshield wipers in all modes except high
- 4.0L (LH2) RWD northstar engine with P0300 misfire codes
- Boom sound from speakers after vehicle is off and locked
- XM error on a radio display
- Intermittently the sir lamp comes on solid or flashes while driving
- Loss of HVAC temperature control only with the folding top in the down position
- Check oil level procedure
- 5L40E 5L50E transmission- high tcc slip speed and or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0741 high tcc slip speed
- Tech 2 will not communicate with the vehicle
- Concern of diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0171, P0175
- XM volume lower than other bands when switching between AM/FM and XM
- Engine oil leak in the block at threaded hole behind air conditioner (a/c) bracket
- Northstar engine with P0300 misfire codes
- XM data reading path for tech 2
- Poor or no GPS reception
- Top overheat message displays on dic with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B3670
- Installation of XM radio on vehicles without rpo U2K
- Unacceptable shift quality after transmission repair or software/hardware change
- Engine start moan noise
- Itch noise from quarter glass windows
- XM radio was working prior to july 26, 2004 and it is inoperative now
- Starts without brake input and hard to shift out park diagnostic trouble code 0161
- Operating characteristics of 5L40E/5L50E transmissions
- XM radio antenna concerns and installation procedure
- Hydraulic line rattle at number 51 and 52 hydraulic lines in the convertible top
- Convertible top hydraulic lines leaking due to rubbing at top of right rear
- Rattle in roof above center of top at windshield
- Xlr front license plate bracket missing
- Xlr tachometer si diagnostic revision
- Fluid leak from the top assembly hydraulic cylinder(s)
- 2004 xlr with no communication with the steering column lock control module
- Rattle in instrument panel cluster at the HUD unit
- XM radio must be tuned to channel 1 through 66 during activation attempt
- 4.6L engine, some diagnostic trouble code (DTC) charts are not currently available in si
- Cold start, loud ratcheting/clicking type noise that lasts 1-2 seconds on northstar engines
- Paint codes
- On-board diagnostic (OBD) system software upgrade
- Retractable roof inoperative
- Fluid leak at rear axle
- Preliminary on-board diagnostic (OBD) software upgrade service bulletin
- Complaints that the vehicle has reduced power and will not go over five miles an hour and the traction...
- Paid maintenance program information
- Intermittent operation of the windshield wipers in all modes except high speed
- Possible fluid leak from the top assembly hydraulic cylinder or cylinders
- Front license plate holder
- Tech 2 updates
- XM radio installation
- A special action center set up for repair assistance and report product concerns
- Pre-delivery and service guide
- 4.6L LH2 engine with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2108
- XM dealer assistance line information
- Automatic transmission poor acceleration, performance
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