# Service bulletin PIE\-0437

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10190378
- Published by NHTSA: 2021\-04\-19
- Manufacturer's number: PIE\-0437
- Manufacturer's date: 2017\-10\-01
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON\-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

## NHTSA's summary

Engineering Information – Rear Drive Module Fluid Leaks \- Axle Seals, Pinion Seal, or Cover Seal Condition Important: If the customer did not bring their vehicle in for this concern, DO NOT proceed with this EI. Some customers may comment on a fluid leak originating from the rear drive module assembly. Cause GM Engineering is attempting to determine the root cause of the above condition. Engineering has a need to gather information on vehicles PRIOR to repair that may exhibit this condition. As a result, this information will be used to "root cause" the customer's concern and develop/validate a field fix. Correction Important: Do not attempt to clean or disturb leak path area. If you encounter a vehicle with the above concern, prior to any cleaning or repairing, verify leak from either axle seal, pinion seal, or cover seal. Once verified, take photos of leak and contact engineer listed below PRIOR to any cleaning or repairing.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10190378-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10190378-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Equipment and accessories, Suspension

## Vehicles listed

- 2017 to 2018 CADILLAC ATS
- 2017 to 2018 CADILLAC CTS

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

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- [05\-03\-07\-009L](/bulletins/11015409.md), 2025-03-08, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; WHEELS. This service bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles.
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- [05\-03\-08\-002J](/bulletins/11007936.md), 2024-09-20, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
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- [15\-00\-89\-004G](/bulletins/11000119.md), 2024-05-15, Service bulletin: ENGINE; SUSPENSION; POWER TRAIN. This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
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- [PIC6541](/bulletins/10253078.md), 2024-04-15, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This Preliminary information communicates to the technicians some additional diagnostic tips if they encounter a condition of a dead battery/parasitic drain.
- [20\-NA\-132](/bulletins/10252774.md), 2024-04-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

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