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Service bulletins for the 2018 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.

1149 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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Bulletins, newest first
02-08-42-001J2024-01-19. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
23-NA-2242024-01-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This bulletin advises the technician that the 6L50 (MYB), 6L80 (MYC) and 6L90 (MYD) Transmission Oil Filter and Seal Kit part number 24236933 is currently transitioning from a kit to the filter (24236517) and seal (24225347) being sold individually.
16-NA-3612024-01-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides service /diagnostic information to aid with a Transmission Harsh 1-2 Shift Upon First Start Up/Shift of the Day Under Light Throttle.
PIT5099G2023-12-26. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
PIT5698D2023-12-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
PIP4112T2023-12-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressively applying the throttle, or after making a hard stop followed by an aggressive throttle. This concern may also be present while cruising at highway speeds and then an aggressive increase in throttle. This is considered normal operation of the vehicle the throttle is delayed and opened slowly up to .7 seconds to help minimize driveline lash and clunking or will have approximately .5 seconds of zero torque to allow the transmission to shift to downshift.
23-NA-2192023-12-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
21-NA-1472023-12-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct a customer concern of Coolant and/or Oil Leak, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated.
PIP5700E2023-12-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that the part numbers for the internal wiring harnesses for the 8 speed RWD transmissions are not listed in the Electronic Parts Catalog. Technicians are to refer to the information provided in this document to obtain the internal wiring harness part numbers by application.
PIT5214F2023-12-18. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer complaint, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support. For any vehicles that remains unrepaired after being at the dealer for three days or more and a related bulletin or PI is not found, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support.
PIT5551M2023-12-18. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when the FAB has been set to "Alert".
20-NA-1322023-12-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
PIP59432023-12-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO); POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician on diagnostic aids to help with the diagnosis and repair of 8 Speed Transmissions
PIP4964E2023-12-04. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); EXTERIOR LIGHTING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P2097 or P2099. Technician will need to perform an injector balance or Active Fuel Injector Tester prior to going further. Technician will also need to check for a small leak in the exhaust if published Service Information diagnostics does not lead to a resolution.
17-NA-0872023-11-29. Service bulletin. WHEELS; STEERING; SUSPENSION. This service bulletin provides information on Characteristics of Wide Low Aspect Ratio Tires, Vehicle Pulls Left or Right, Wanders, Follows Depressions in Road Surface, Tramlining.
17-NA-0402023-11-22. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a condition of Brake Squeal or Squeak Noise Intermittently on Initial Brake Applies.
16-NA-0592023-11-22. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. This service bulletin provides information for cleaning the brake calipers that may have staining/discoloring on the paint of the brake caliper.
03-00-91-001I2023-11-22. Service bulletin. WHEELS; POWER TRAIN; STEERING; SUSPENSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
20-NA-1592023-11-15. Service bulletin. WHEELS. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
23-NA-0652023-11-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of OnStar Inoperative after Importing Vehicle from Canada to the United States.
16-NA-3612023-11-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This service bulletin provides service /diagnostic information to aid with a Transmission Harsh 1-2 Shift Upon First Start Up/Shift of the Day Under Light Throttle.
17-NA-2392023-11-02. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. This bulletin provides information on possible normal brake drag caused by the vehicle parked for an extended period of time.
13-03-10-001K2023-10-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; WHEELS. This service bulletin provides information on summer tire performance and tire cold weather cracking.
05-00-89-029F2023-10-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This service bulletin provides information on General Motors Dealership Critical Equipment Requirements and Recommendations.
99-00-89-019Y2023-10-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on the Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.