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.
By type
By component
By trouble code
By topic
| G-178060 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Software Update (Over the Air) (Phase 2 released) - Pilot for over-the-air (OTA) programming of vehicles. |
|---|---|
| G-176740 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Software Update (Over the Air) - Pilot for over-the-air programming of vehicles. |
| G-171927 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 13234 - Service Update. Reprogram the engine control module (ECM). Some customers have commented that the engine idles rough when the vehicle is at a stop or at the first startup after the vehicle has been sitting. |
| G-171011 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 12293A - Customer Satisfaction (revised service procedure). Software updates for the CUE system. These updates will enhance the customer experience with the human machine interface (HMI) radio, including Phone/Bluetooth Pairing, Media Player, internal/external resets, rear camera, and map database. |
| G-170712 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. 13013B - Service Update (revised service procedure). Tighten all 4 exhaust manifold bolts. The ring gasket may be pinched between the flanges on the inside diameter of the joint leading to a visible gap. As the pinched part of that gasket relaxes, clamp load is lost at that stud location. |
| G-169469 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 13198 - Service Update. Reprogram the HVAC system control module to address multiple HVAC system performance issues. |
| G-168082 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. 13185 - Service Update. Inspect and, if necessary, repair a possible windshield water leak. These vehicles may have been produced with a urethane seal at the upper right corner of the windshield that is out of position and may fall into a locating slot on the body side. A vehicle produced with this condition may leak water during a car wash or heavy rain. The water may wet the headliner leading to staining or odor. |
| G-165404 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 12262C - Service Update (revised service procedure). Reprogram the seat memory control module. The reprogramming of the seat memory control module will change how the auto memory recall feature recalls the stored memory settings from the RKE transmitters. |
| G-165368 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK. 12316A - Service Update (revised part information) - Replacement of the differential carrier assembly. The weld between the ring gear and carrier may not be to specification and could allow the ring gear to separate. If this occurs, the driver can apply throttle but the vehicle will not move. If this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle will coast to a stop. |
| G-161966 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 12262B - Service Update (clarification of condition). Dealers are to reprogram the seat memory control module. The reprogramming of the seat memory control module will change how the auto memory recall feature recalls the stored memory settings from the RKE transmitters. |
| G-161479 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. 12265A - Service Update (revised warranty information). replace the radio control assembly on certain 2013 model year Cadillac ATS, SRX, and XTS vehicles. The radio volume increases to maximum level without input and the radio cannot be turned off. This condition may or may not occur on subsequent ignition cycles. Also, the heated and/or ventilated seat operation may turn on without input, and/or the outside buttons on the radio control assembly may not work. Dealers are to replace the radio control assembly. |
| G-159694 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 13059 - Service Update. On some vehicles, the transfer case oil delivery tube may not be fully seated and a leak could develop. Dealrs will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case oil delivery tube. |
| G-159588 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 12293 - Customer Satisfaction Program. Software updates for the CUE system. The updates will enhance the customer experience with the human machine interface (HMI) radio, including Phone/Bluetooth Pairing, Media Player, internal/external resets, rear camera, and map database. Dealers are to update the software for the CUE system and the navigation map database for the HMI radio. |
| G-158965 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. 12265 - Service Update. Replace the radio control assembly. The radio volume increases to maximum level without input and the radio cannot be turned off. This condition may or may not occur on subsequent ignition cycles. Also, the heated and/or ventilated seat operation may turn on without input, and/or the outside buttons on the radio control assembly may not work. |
| G-159776 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 12262A - Service Update (revised service procedure). Reprogram of the seat memory control module. The reprogram will remove the automatic seat memory recall function from the key fobs. Customers have commented on the dissatisfaction of the key fob automatic memory function. |
| G-158840 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. 13013A - Service Update (revised service procedures ). The ring gasket may be pinched between the flanges on the inside diameter of the joint leading to a visible gap. As the pinched part of that gasket relaxes, clamp load is lost at that stud location. Dealers are to tighten all 4 exhaust manifold bolts. |
| G-158519 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 12262 - Service Update (revised SRX insert). Customer dissatisfaction with the key fob automatic memory function. Dealers are reprogram the seat memory contol module to remove the automatic seat memory recall function from the key fobs. |
| G-157893 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER. 13003A - Service Update (revised instructions ). The radio volume increases to maximum level without input and the radio cannot be turned off. This condition may or may not occur on subsequent ignition cycles. Also, the heated and/or ventilated seat operation may turn on without input, and/or the outside buttons on the radio control assembly may not work. Dealers are to run a diagnostic procedure to verify the integrity of the indium tin oxide (ITO) sensing of the radio control assembly. If the diagnostic procedure determines a concern with the ITO sensing, dealers are to replace the radio control assembly. |
| PI1223B | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. This informational bulletin provides information on black smoke and rough idle on cold start. |
| PI0592D | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This informational bulletin provides information on service programming system (SPS) errors. |
| 09-06-04-026M | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying non-GM (aftermarket) engine calibrations for gasoline engines using Tech 2 or GDS 2. |
| 99-08-51-007G | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. WHEELS. This informational bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening or re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. |
| PIT5444C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the text messaging feature on some newer General Motors infotainment systems. Pair the iPhone to the system then enter the Bluetooth settings menu, select the “i” icon next to the vehicle name in the device and enable show notifications. The text messaging feature will be available on the next ignition cycle. However with iPhones text messages cannot be responded to when using the infotainment system, they can only be received. For android devices pair the phone to the system during the pairing process the phone will ask you to allow the vehicle to access the device contacts. A second question will pop up on the device asking to allow the vehicle to access the message access profile. Both have to be allowed for the text messaging feature to work. |
| PIC6083B | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that maynot move after being parked for extended period of time. This issue is due to the fact that the brake pads may have frozen to the vehicle's rotors. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. |
| PIP5507B | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. This Preliminary information communicatesIn ambient temperatures 100F (37.7 C)degrees or higher, DTCs P2635 and/or P018B may set.The vehicle may also exhibit a hesitation or stalling condition.Excessively Hot and sustained ambient temperatures over 100F (37.7 C) degrees Mainly in TX, AZ, UT, NV, CA, NM (could be any state) causingVapor buildup in fuel feed line.Customers can be advised to utilize fuels with octane levels greater than 91, Refrain from extended idleing periods if possible, park vehicles in covered garage.Replacing the fuel pump will not repare this concern. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.