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Service bulletin PIC3171E

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10112912
Published by NHTSA2017-08-15
Manufacturer's numberPIC3171E
Manufacturer's date2013-03-15
NHTSA componentELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); STEERING:COLUMN; STEERING

NHTSA's summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have unwanted Stabilitrak activation and/or a "STABILITY SYS ACTIVE" message on the Driver Information Center when turning. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code C0252 or C0710 set. Technician should monitor the Steering Wheel Position Sensor Phase A and Phase B parameters under Vehicle Stability Enhancement System data. Technician will need to inspect the lower steering column bearing for damage, if the Steering Wheel Position Sensor Phase A and Phase B is incorrect. If movement is noted, replace the steering column assembly or install a steering column kit.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Driver assistance, Steering, Steering column and wheel

Trouble codes named

C0252, C0710

Vehicles listed
CADILLAC STS2005, 2006

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
41052006-07-14. Service bulletin. STEERING COLUMN DAMAGE WHEN SUSPENDING CRADLE FROM INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. *TT
35042005-10-25. Service bulletin. STEERING COLUMN WILL NOT TELESCOPE. *TT