Service bulletin 16NA005

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10246548
Published by NHTSA	2023-12-11
Manufacturer's number	16NA005
Manufacturer's date	2016-01-01
NHTSA component	SEATS

NHTSA's summary

Seatback Stuck in Full Forward Position

The document

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Components

Seats

Vehicles listed
CADILLAC ATS	2016
CADILLAC CTS	2016
CHEVROLET CAMARO	2016

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

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
18V595000	2018-09-07. SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
24-NA-153	2024-09-03. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Rear Seat Back Wrinkled/Wavy Appearance.
06-00-89-029V	2024-05-16. Service bulletin. This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
21NA102	2021-05-24. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides information to dealers that when replacing the hood latch, the new latch will have a different connector.
17-NA-259	2021-04-14. Service bulletin. Body Creak Noise from Rear Seat Area Condition Some customers may comment on a creak or "itch" type noise from the rear seat area. The noise may be heard during acceleration, braking or when a twist or load is applied to the vehicle Cause: The noise may be caused by either metal contact between two panels or an insufficient bond between the panels. Correction: Spot weld and/or modify two body panels to correct the condition by following the Service Procedure below.
16NA289	2020-10-26. Service bulletin. This technical bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct a customer concern of the Front Seat Back Cover Material Pulling Loose Around the Easy Entry Release Handle.
060850009J	2019-03-25. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides information for information on passenger presence sensing system (PPS or PSS) concerns with custom upholstery, accessory seat heaters or other comfort enhancing devices.
PIC6048J	2018-12-17. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communicates to the technician that some customers may comment on the operation of their haptic seat during a Lane Keep Assist event. Lane Keep Assist works differently than Lane Departure Warning. The Lane Keep Assist icon is solid amber, Forward Camera Module is actively commanding a torque to Electronic Power Steering. This means that the driver should also feel some feedback from the steering wheel. No Chimes or haptic in the seat. Lane Keep Assist icon is flashing amber; Forward Camera Module is actively commanding torque to Electronic Power Steering. This will also be accompanied with Lane Departure Warning chimes and haptic in the seat feedback based on the setting chosen in the vehicle settings. This will take place when the vehicle has crossed lane marking by (40 cm) or (15.75 in).
PIC6180A	2018-11-13. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with diagnostic tips for auto heated and ventilated seat operation. The auto thermal seats function activates seat heating or ventilation based on outside air temperature and the cabin air temperature control error. The cabin air temperature control error is the difference between cabin air target temperature and actual cabin air temperature.
17-NA-259	2018-06-11. Service bulletin. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to weld the rear panels together in the rear of the car to correct the condition of a creak noise due to the contact of two metal panels in the rear of the vehicle.
16-NA-005	2018-05-21. Service bulletin. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern that the seatback is stuck in the full forward (or full rearward) position and will not change recline position using the power seat recliner switch.