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Service bulletins for the 2016 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.

1582 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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16-NA-1292017-08-15. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin advises the technician not to change the crankshaft balancer if it has the illusion of a wobble or vibration appearance.
PIP5331B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have rattle, tick, or knock type noise. If there are any drivability concerns they should be addressed prior to the following diagnostic progression. Technician will take a sound file or video with sound of the noise prior to dis-assembly. Technician may find this noise hard to isolate to one area in the engine. There are four different steps to take to diagnosis the concern. Technician will perform injector diagnosis to ensure there are no leaking injectors causing a noise due to excessive fuel in any one cylinder. Replace any out of specification injectors the reevaluate for the noise. Technician will remove the intake manifold and visually inspect for excessive carbon on the intake valve stems and top of the valve causing noise. If carbon is present then follow the latest version of PIP5029 to clean the valves or replace heads as needed. Technician will remove the cam cover of the affected bank (both if needed) to inspect for soft or spongy stationary hydraulic lash adjusters. Push down on the rocker end at the stationary hydraulic lash adjusters to test for soft or spongy. If soft or spongy stationary hydraulic lash adjusters are found, carefully remove the affected head and inspect the oil passage below the head gasket for debris. If debris is found, inspect the camshaft caps for wear or discoloration due to lack of oil. During inspection if wear or discoloration is found then replace the cylinder head assembly with camshafts. If there is no wear or discoloration, clean the oil passages and replace the head gasket. Technician will use chassis ears or a stethoscope; listen to the right and left side of the engine. Once the noise is isolated or if unable to isolate, remove the piston and rod assemblies from the affected bank(s) to inspect for either; a loose rod bushing in the rod, or a loose wrist pin in the bushing. If this is found, replacing the piston an
PIP5307C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician High Feature V6 generation two engine exchange program has ended for model year 2016 vehicles with Vehicle Identification Number (S) and engine Regular Production Option Code LGX. This engine can now be ordered through the regular General Motors Service Parts Operations parts process or Product Quality Center process for required dealers.
PIP5287A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the restriction on the 3.6L Twin Turbo Charged Engine (Vehicle Identification Number code Y and Regular Production Option Code LF4) has ended. This engine can now be ordered through the regular General Motors Service Parts Operations parts process or Product Quality Center process for required dealers.
PIP5232C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the coil grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire.
PIP53732017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with steps on how to program an Engine Control Module when getting a Service Programming System error code E4491 or E4423. In some cases Techline Customer Support Center may need to be contacted to resolve the issue.
00-06-01-026G2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
15-00-89-004A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This informational bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered seepage.
00-06-01-026F2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
PIC6137C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the engine stops running after extended idle with shifter in park. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. If the customer exits the vehicle with the fob in their possession while the engine is running and the shifter is left in park, the engine will shut off after 1 - 2.5 hours depending on model year. If the customer is sitting in the vehicle with the engine running and the fob is in the vehicle, the Passive Entry Passive Start system will reach out and look for the fob after 1 - 2.5 hours depending on model year. If the fob is located, the timer will reset an additional 1 - 2.5 hours depending on model year.
PIP5331D2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information on a rattle, tick, or knock type noise. Any drivability concerns they should be addressed prior to the following diagnostic progression. A sound file or video with sound of the noise needs to be made prior to dis-assembly to help isolate to one area in the engine. There are four different steps to diagnosis the concern. This communication was updated to include the 2017 model year.
PIP5029H2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended crank, or crank no start in some cases. Technician will need to perform published Service Information diagnostics. If technician finds carbon, an upper engine and valve cleaning should be performed. Update added part numbers for the cleaner and model years.
PIC6137B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the engine stops running after extended idle with shifter in park. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. If the customer exits the vehicle with the fob in their possession while the engine is running and the shifter is left in park, the engine will shut off after 2.5 hours. If the customer is sitting in the vehicle with the engine running and the fob is in the vehicle, the Passive Entry Passive Start system will reach out and look for the fob after 2.5 hours. If the fob is located, the timer will reset an additional 2.5 hours.
09-06-04-026L2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This informational bulletin provides information on Identifying Non-GM (Aftermarket) Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines Using Tech 2® or GDS 2 (U.S. and Canada)
16-NA-0892017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This technical bulletin provides information on a revised calibration of the Engine Control Module (ECM) to address Start/Stop Inhibited with Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated & DTC P16DC Present.
16-NA-0712017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This technical bulletin provides multiple procedures to check the auto start/stop feature is working as intended by reviewing the auto start inhibit reason and/or auto stop disable reason lists in the engine control module
PI1234A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on a turbocharger wastegate brief rattle or tick when revving engine in park or neutral being a normal characteristic and should not have any parts replaced
06-06-01-010C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.
16-NA-2222017-05-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE. THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES THE TECHNICIAN WITH WHAT MAY HAPPEN TO AN ENGINE DUE TO LACK OF MAINTENANCE.
PIP5282A2017-05-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE. THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT THE CALCULATION AND OPERATION OF THE ENGINE OIL LIFE MONITOR. THE MONITOR CALCULATES THE PERCENT OF OIL LIFE REMAINING, BASED ON 3 PATHWAYS. THE FIRST PATHWAY FOR OIL LIFE CALCULATION IS ENGINE REVOLUTIONS. THE SECOND PATHWAY FOR OIL LIFE CALCULATION IS THE MILEAGE FORM THE LAST REST FOR ALL GENERAL MOTORS POWERTRAINS EXCEPT THE VOLT. THE THIRD PATHWAY FOR OIL LIFE CALCULATION IS THE AMOUNT OF TIME THE OIL IS IN THE ENGINE. THE VOLT USES A 2 YEAR TIMER INSTEAD OF 1 YEAR. IT ALSO USES THE ENGINE REVOLUTION COUNTER. IT DOES NOT USE THE MILEAGE PATHWAY TO COUNT DOWN.
PIP53722017-03-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE TURBOCHARGERS FOR THE ATS-V LF4 ENGINE ARE ON PART RESTRICTION THROUGH GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER. DEALER WILL NEED TO CALL GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. PRIOR TO CALLING GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER PLEASE REFERENCE THE LATEST VERSION OF PI1234.
156842017-01-30. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ENGINE. 15684 - SERVICE UPDATE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A SERVICE PROCEDURE TO INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION THE MAIN ENGINE-WIRING HARNESS ON CERTAIN 2016 MODEL YEAR CADILLAC ATS-V VEHICLES. IN SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE ORIENTATION OF THE MAIN-ENGINE WIRING HARNESS COULD CAUSE THE WIRES TO CONTACT AND CHAFE AGAINST THE RIGHT-FRONT VALVE COVER BOLT AND WASHER. IF THE ENGINE-WIRING HARNESS INSULATION IS COMPROMISED, THE VEHICLE’S TACHOMETER, POWERTRAIN, AND AUTOMATIC-BRAKING SYSTEMS COULD BE EFFECTED. WHILE THIS CONDITION COULD—IF UNCORRECTED—CAUSE A LOSS OF PROPULSION OR THE ACTIVATION OF THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM, GM HAS NO REPORTS INDICATING THAT EITHER EVENT HAS OCCURRED ON A VEHICLE IN THE FIELD.
221502017-01-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE. 22150 - SERVICE UPDATE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A SERVICE PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON CERTAIN 2016 MODEL YEAR CADILLAC ATS OR CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L HFV6 ENGINE (RPO LGX). THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A FLASHING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH AN ENGINE MISFIRE DTC WHICH COULD RESULT IN REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND/OR PERMANENT ENGINE DAMAGE.
221502017-01-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE. 22150 - SERVICE UPDATE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A SERVICE PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON CERTAIN 2016 MODEL YEAR CADILLAC ATS OR CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L HFV6 ENGINE (RPO LGX). THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A FLASHING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH AN ENGINE MISFIRE DTC WHICH COULD RESULT IN REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND/OR PERMANENT ENGINE DAMAGE.
PIP5189B2016-11-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF BLACK SMOKE WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AFTER SITTING.

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