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Service bulletins for the 2016 Cadillac CTS

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.

1669 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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050604022N2018-05-07. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This informational bulletin provides information on the top tier fuels that are recommended in GM vehicles.
040604051D2018-05-07. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS. This informational bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors.
GCUS-3-7292018-04-02. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 16029 - Service Update. The high pressure fuel pump or fuel rail fastener(s) may have been improperly tightened during manufacturing. Fuel could leak from the fuel pump or fuel rail causing the vehicle to go into reduced power mode. If this occurs DTC P228C, P228D or P00C6 will set, causing the Check Engine Light to be illuminated.
PIP5486B2018-03-12. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE. This Preliminary information communicates possible concerns and a diagnostic strategy to locate and repair various noises within the engine as well as some misfire causes.
PIP5395D2018-03-12. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have rattle or ticking noise that is louder inside the vehicle than outside. The noise may also sound like a lifter tick. If the noise is heard best at the fuel line and the sound will be real loud with a stethoscope. The fuel line will need to be replaced.
PIP5493E2018-02-21. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This Preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips for misfires on active fuel management cylinders and engineering investigations into cylinder 6 misfire on XT5 and cylinder 4 misfire on LaCrosse both of which are 2017. Changes to Preliminary informationinclude adding MY2018, advising of calibration for previous investigation and adding pictures to identify concern.
PIP55452018-02-21. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP. This Preliminary information communicates a possible noise from the water pump causing a DTC and the diagnostics for the repair.
PIP53252018-01-22. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to help determine if the vehicle is equipped with factory or aftermarket Compressed Natural Gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, or Bi-Fuel Systems. Technician will check for the Vehicle Emission Control Information Label. By using the engine Regular Production Option Code as well as the Vehicle Emission Control Information Label, technician can confirm the vehicle has a factory installed alternative fuel system or who the manufacturer is of the aftermarket fuel system.
15-NA-0022017-12-22. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. This bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of fuel odor, fuel leaks from UH SIDI Pipes between High Pressure Pump and Fuel Rails
GCUS-3-8852017-12-22. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER. 17096 - Service Update. Certain vehicles, may have a condition in which the engine air filter element does not have glue beads across the paper pleating. If this condition is present the pleats can fold over on themselves during high-RPM aggressive driving, and restrict the airflow, which may collapse the air duct and cause the engine to stall. Additionally, the air duct could be cut and a malfunction indicator lamp could illuminate with diagnostic trouble codes P0121-00, P2101-00 and P2119-00 stored. Replace the air filter element and, if necessary, replace the air duct.
05-00-89-072D2017-10-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This informational Bulletin provides Do's and Don'ts for maximizing gasoline engine fuel economy, other various tips and a list of websites for additional information.
PIT4943D2017-08-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. 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 P0442. Technician will need to review Techlink article from May 2013 titled "Using the Evaporative Emissions System Tester" Technician will need to follow these steps to help diagnose the issue. First after the P0442 has been verified do not disturb any of the fuel system components. The technician now can use the scan tool to close the Evaporative Emissions System. If possible change the tank pressure sensor units from inch_H2O to milimeter_Hg for better resolution. Now the vehicle can be stared to monitor the tank pressure sensor output value for approximately two minutes. If the tank pressure sensor value does change, pressurize the fuel tank side of the purge solenoid with the GE 41413-A / J 41413-A and the necessary adaptors. Now add smoke and allow pressure to stabilize for 2 minutes. If smoke is allowed to pass through the purge solenoid, replace the purge solenoid. If the tank pressure sensor value does not change, then install CH-48096 adaptor between the purge line from the canister and the purge solenoid. With the Evaporative Emissions System closed, pressurize the system through the CH-48096 adaptor and allow the system to completely stabilize, by observing the Press / Vac Gauge for a minimum of 5 minutes. Now add smoke to the system with GE 41413-A / J 41413-A after system stabilization. Now inspect the purge solenoid, engine side, fuel cap, canister vent solenoid filter and any line quick connects. When the leak is unable to be located, test under a vacuum condition. his type of leak may be detected by using the scan tool Purge/Seal function to create a vacuum in the Evaporative Emissions System and then observe the FTP sensor parameter for vacuum decay.
PIP5179B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have extended or long crank time during cold ambient air temperatures. Direct Injection systems run at higher pressures, and the mechanical pump on the engine must build up the required pressure before the first injection event occurs. Direct Injection engines may have slightly longer cold crank times than that of port fuel engines.
PIP54442017-08-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Check Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0641. Technician will need to unplug the fuel rail pressure sensor to see if that sensor is the cause of the five volt reference line being brought low. Technician should replace the fuel rail pressure sensor with current part available.
PIP5163B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, an out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure.
PIP5179A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM; ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have extended or long crank time during cold ambient air temperatures. Direct Injection systems run at higher pressures, and the mechanical pump on the engine must build up the required pressure before the first injection event occurs. Direct Injection engines may have slightly longer cold crank times than that of port fuel engines.
PIP5279A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0089, P127C, P127D, P0192, P0193, P228C, P228D, and P006C. Technician should follow published Service Information diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Codes that are stored. If Service Information does not lead to a repair for the concern, the fuel rail pressure sensor should be replaced.
PIP5507B2017-08-15. 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.
PIP5507A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: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.
PIP53862017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have Malfunction Indicator Lamp on with Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0264 or P0265 and P0300. This may be due to a wiring concern at the #2 fuel injector. Technician will gain access to the fuel injector be removing the intake manifold. Inspect the fuel injector wiring for #2 fuel injector for a rub condition on the water outlet bolt boss. If there is no rub found, continue with normal diagnosis in Service Information for these codes. If a rub or chafe wiring concern is found repair the wires with shrink tube.
PIP5234C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician when Service Information diagnostics indicates a fuel injector may need to be removed for a repair or replaced the injector will need a new seal. This Preliminary Information contains all the O-ring seal and the injector kit part numbers.
16-NA-2102017-01-17. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; EQUIPMENT. THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE FUEL FEED LINE FOR CONDITIONS RELATED TO LACK OF POWER ON HARD ACCELERATION.
PIP53952016-11-03. Service bulletin. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF A RATTLE OR TICKING NOISE THAT IS LOUDER INSIDE THE VEHICLE THAN OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTIONS ARE PROVIDED TO INSPECT THE FUEL FEED LINE BETWEEN THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND CHASSIS FUEL LINE.
PIP-53952016-08-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF A RATTLE OR TICKING NOISE THAT IS LOUDER INSIDE THE VEHICLE THAN OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTIONS ARE PROVIDED TO INSPECT THE FUEL FEED LINE BETWEEN THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND CHASSIS FUEL LINE.
PIP-5189-B2016-08-17. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. 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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