Service bulletins for the 2018 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.
1078 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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Only bulletins with component: Engine are shown. Show all
| 18NA201 | 2021-07-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to seal the bedplate bolt #621 if found the cause of the oil leak. |
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| 21NA108 | 2021-07-06. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This service bulletin provides diagnostic information for the technician regarding a customer concern of engine overheating, cooling system contaminated with engine oil. |
| 19NA256 | 2021-07-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid procedure to perform inspections to determine if the engine needs to be replaced as opposed to just internal parts for knocking, rattle, squeak and/or squeal type noises from engine. |
| 19NA044 | 2021-07-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy. |
| 18NA201 | 2021-07-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to seal the bedplate bolt #621 if found the cause of the oil leak. |
| PIP5707C | 2021-06-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary information communicates that a restriction through the Technical Assistance Center has been placed on the 3.6L LF4 engine. Updated to end the parts restriction on 5/12/2021 |
| PIP5257E | 2021-06-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have oil mixed in with the engine coolant. Technician will need to inspect the oil cooler if equipped for possible leaking into the cooling system through the radiator. If no issue found replace the engine as well as all rubber coolant hoses. Also updated to include ALL HFV6 engines Gen1 and Gen2. |
| 000601026N | 2021-06-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage. |
| PIP5803A | 2021-05-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. This Preliminary information communicates to technician's if they remove the front timing cover when performing a repair, they should inspect the timing chain guide upper bolt for being loose. This document is an attempt to collect parts so engineering can investigate the concern. |
| PIP5247A | 2021-05-17. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P06DE set in the Engine Control Module. P0651 may also be set in the ECM with the P06DE. Technician must follow published Service Information diagnostics for P06DE. If diagnostics lead to removing the oil pan or engine oil pressure is below specification when hot, to inspect the oil piston nozzles for damage. Technician should replace the broken oil nozzle(s) as long as the engine does not have any damage which warrants engine replacement. |
| 20NA138 | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management. |
| PIP5540G | 2021-04-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance. |
| PIP5790 | 2021-04-19. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary information communicates a corrosion, coolant / engine oil contamination concern of the terminals located in the ECM connectors. This document is an aide for technicians to diagnose and locate a resistance concern associated with these terminals. This condition can set various trouble codes and illuminate the MIL, make the engine stall or have a crank no start condition. |
| PIP5730B | 2021-04-19. Service bulletin. INTERIOR LIGHTING; ENGINE. This Preliminary information communicates additional diagnostic information for DTC's P0016 and P0018. |
| 19NA256 | 2021-03-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid procedure to perform inspections to determine if the engine needs to be replaced as opposed to just internal parts for knocking, rattle, squeak and/or squeal type noises from engine. |
| 18NA073 | 2021-03-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement. |
| 090604026S | 2021-03-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2. |
| 010601011L | 2021-03-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION; EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption. |
| 090604026S | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2. |
| 010601011L | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption. |
| 060089031F | 2020-12-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ENGINE. This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification. |
| PIP5707B | 2020-12-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary information communicates that a restriction through the Technical Assistance Center has been placed on the 3.6L LF4 engine. |
| 20NA213 | 2020-11-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This service bulletin provides information on Improved Oil Filter Gasket Design for Spin-On Oil Filters PF63, PF64 and PF48. |
| 16NA222 | 2020-11-30. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations. |
| PIP5628C | 2020-11-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.