Service bulletins for the 2013 Cadillac ATS
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.
2400 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| PIC5791A | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that upon starting the engine the Driver Information Center displayed a Service Power Steering message and experienced a loss of steering assist. Technician will need to update the Power Steering Control Module using Service Programming System through Tis2Web with the latest calibrations available. |
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| PIC5820A | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Unable to adjust radio volume, Radio doesn't retain previous station after an ignition cycle, displays 87.9 FM and clock 12:00 after ignition cycle, display randomly locks up and Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning displays only HI or LO when changing temperature, loss of radio presets, OnStar interface - screen doesn't return to previous selection after an OnStar call is made. Technician will need to update the radio. Technician will need to update the radio he latest calibrations available in TIS2WEB. |
| PIP5095A | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon and may also have an oil or coolant leak. Technician may find coolant or oil in a spark plug tube. If the Spark Plug Tube is leaking and it is determined that the oil or coolant is not coming from a leak above the spark plug then replace the cylinder Head, spark plug and coil. |
| PIC5820 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Unable to adjust radio volume, Radio doesn't retain previous station after an ignition cycle, displays 87.9 FM and clock 12:00 after ignition cycle, display randomly locks up and Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning displays only HI or LO when changing temperature, loss of radio presets, OnStar interface - screen doesn't return to previous selection after an OnStar call is made. Technician will need to update the radio. Technician will need to update the radio he latest calibrations available in TIS2WEB. |
| PIP3140E | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that a noise or a vibration in the vehicle that seems to be abnormal may not have been there when the vehicle was purchased. Technician should look for Non - General Motors aftermarket accessories installed on the vehicle that can cause these issues. |
| PIC5786A | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a faint clicking or ticking noise may be heard in the vehicle when the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning is on, the blower is running at lower speeds, the radio is off or volume turned down very low, and the windows are closed. Technician will need to program the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning Module with the latest calibration available in Tis-2-Web. |
| PIC5817 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have unwanted rear park assist alerts, and or unwanted brake apply while backing up. Dealer should advise owners of a vehicle built with the Driver Assist option listed above that the rear bumper sensors need to be clean and free of mud, snow, and ice to work properly. |
| PIC5779B | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with information on the proper washing of the bright aluminum moldings to avoid the moldings from getting damaged. It is recommended that a non-alkaline solution be used for preparation & washing of the bright aluminum moldings. |
| PIC5811 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that while removing a knock sensor connector, the connector was damaged or broken. Technician should be advised until the kit is available through service parts, a connector kit is available through the Warranty Parts Center. |
| PIP5095 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon and may also have an oil or coolant leak. Technician may find coolant or oil in a spark plug tube. If the Spark Plug Tube is leaking and it is determined that the oil or coolant is not coming from a leak above the spark plug then replace the cylinder Head, spark plug and coil. |
| PIP5094 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that, when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests. |
| PIC5812 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a diagnostic tip on the proper installation of the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning module connectors after removal. Technician should connect the connectors in the proper sequence (J1, J3, and J4 can be installed in any order, but J2 (Brown Power Connector) must be last) to avoid motor relearn process. If the proper connection procedure was not followed previous to reinstallation of the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning module connectors and it appears you have a stuck motor, refer to the latest version of PIC5794. |
| PIP4384G | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a supplement to the Service Information timing procedure for the high feature V-6 engine. Technician will also review the training video on the Common Training Website. |
| 00-03-10-002J | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. WHEELS. This informational bulletin provides information on chemical staining, pitting, and corrosion on wheels and the proper cleaners to use to fix the conditions due to multiple causes. |
| PI0572C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on GM is implementing a new service strategy that uses a set of universal coaxial repair kits to service vehicles. This only applies to cable used for high frequency signals, such as cellular (OnStarĀ®), satellite radio (XM) and GPS (navigation). The kits do NOT apply to the AM/FM cables. |
| PI0360F | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on GM Accessory Remote start not working with onstars remotelink phone applications |
| 16-NA-091 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the steering column lock module for vehicles that have the condition of service column lock message displayed due to an internal calibration concern within the module |
| PIE0348A | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This engineering informational bulletinis ending the need of information from the field on vehicles with the conditon of loss of audio, chimes or turn signal click/clack, with DTC U0180 or B1325 sym03 |
| 08-00-89-014B | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information on what is needed to be prepared for TAC, caller preparedness and checklists and contacting U.S. technical Assistance and the use of strategy based diagnostics |
| 07-00-89-037I | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Courtesy Transportation and Roadside Assistance Programs |
| 16-NA-075 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to relearn the power folding mirriors and road test to correct a conditon of power fold away mirriors glass shakes or flutters at normal driving speeds |
| PI1251A | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to apply thread locker to the catalytic converter bolts for vehicles with the condition of a knock, rattle, or ping noise from under the vehicle into the passenger compartment |
| 08-07-30-026C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY. This informational bulletin provides information on vehicles may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak and that this is considered a normal conditon and no repairs are necessary |
| 16-NA-069 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. This informational bulletin provides information on If the radar does not see any vehicles, structures, or objects for 15-25 minutes of driving, the system may think its blocked and display the ?Side Object Detection System Disabled? message. |
| 11-08-49-001P | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to take the vehicles out of transport mode for vehicles with the condition of Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.