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Service bulletins for the 2014 Cadillac ELR

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.

1633 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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PIC60972017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician for balancing a hybrid battery pack after replacing a battery section. Certain unlisted codes may be experienced when using the battery service tool EL50332. If the codes are experienced check the following before calling Midtronic. Please make sure the USB memory stick is fully inserted into the machine. Make sure to follow the on screen instructions do not hook the machine to the battery section until instructed to do so. The balance machine should be on the latest software version available by following the latest version of preliminary information number PI1125.
PIT5076E2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician to insure that global diagnostic service 2 diagnostic packages are up to date prior to learning the steering angle sensor for a diagnostic trouble code C710 symptom code 71 set in the electronic brake control module or the power steering control module. When rechecking for diagnostic trouble codes a U0074 U0077, U0180D, U01293, U0126, U0125, C0186, C0196, or C0287 are set and will not clear diagnose the Chassis bus. If no fault is found in the chassis bus check for an multiple diagnostic interface to data link connector issue. Technician is to try a different multiple diagnostic interface cable and attempt the steering angle sensor learn again following service information instruction then try to clear the codes again.
PIC5380H2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 has been removed from parts restriction.
PIC60952017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to tell the difference between the integrated center stack, the radio, the human machine interface, and the vehicle communication interface module. There are pictures of all the individual modules for identification purposes.
PIC5701B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the removal of the high voltage battery pack. Technician will need to disable high voltage and fully drain battery coolant before removing the electrical connections. After following the published high voltage disable procedure and properly draining the coolant from the battery cooling system, it may be helpful to use electrical tape to help seal the connections on the battery relay junction block. If coolant does enter these connectors, clean completely with electrical contact cleaner and low pressure compressed air, then apply a light coating of dielectric grease.
PIC5839C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a clock that is slow to update while driving when the clock auto set feature enabled. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
PIC60852017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are unable to access XM Weather. If the system responds by highlighting the XM Weather Icon but it does not enter the application technician should replace the Human Machine Interface module for this concern.
PIC4310L2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
PIT5411B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Human Machine Interface, Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, display, and Media Disc Players are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
PIP5155A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have Service Vehicle Soon Lamp (SVS) or Check Engine Lamp (CEL) is on after charging using a 240V charging station. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code P1EE6 stored current or history. When published Service Information diagnostics do not lead to repair the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 will need to be reprogrammed using Service Programming System.
PIC5436C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician some vehicles may have a Service Stabilitrak message and a red brake lamp illuminated on the Instrument Panel Cluster. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code C0196 in the Electronic Brake Control Module. This concern may be preset after the vehicle was flat towed or just came off a car carrier. Technician will need to perform a Multi Axis sensor learn and a Diagnostic Trouble Code clear in the Electronic Brake Control Module. Then shut ignition off, open and close driver door and let vehicle sit for 3 minutes. After the vehicle has slept for 3 minutes start the vehicle and let it run in park for 10 seconds. Now the vehicle will need to be driven for 30 seconds over 20 miles per hour. If code is cleared and doesn't reset, release the vehicle to the customer. If code resets follow normal diagnosis in Service Information.
PIC5442B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles equipped with absorbent glass mat 12 volt battery. Technician should insure that the EL-50313 Midtronics GR8 battery charger/tester has the current calibrations. When using the battery charger insure that absorbent glass mat and the correct cold cranking amps is selected.
PIC5523D2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a no crank with a "Waiting to Initialize" message displayed on the Driver Information Center. Technician may also find a Diagnostic Trouble Code P0AFA in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2. Technician will need to insure that the 12 volt battery is fully charged. Then install the Multiple Diagnostic Interface and open Global Diagnostic System 2 open the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module then use the Control Function feature to select ?Check High Voltage System related Diagnostic Trouble Code?s?. Then click on ?Reset? to clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Wait 45 seconds then exit the screen. Next select Check Secured High Voltage DTCs? select the ?Clear DTCs? then click on ?Reset? to clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Now remove the Multiple Diagnostic Interface from the vehicle then shut the vehicle down and let it sleep for three minutes. At this time disconnect the 12 volt battery and touch the battery cables together and then re-install after 15 seconds. Start the vehicle after a 3 minute waiting period. If the vehicle still has a no crank concern follow published Service Information diagnosis.
PIC5442A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles equipped with absorbent glass mat 12 volt battery. Technician should insure that the EL-50313 Midtronics GR8 battery charger/tester has the current calibrations. When using the battery charger insure that absorbent glass mat and the correct cold cranking amps is selected.
PIP52672017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Check Engine Lamp or Service Vehicle Soon lamp on after charging. If the technician finds Diagnostic Trouble Codes P16C4 or P16C5 set in history, the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module will need to be reprogrammed. If the Diagnostic Trouble Codes are current or return and the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module and the Battery Charger Control Module have the current calibrations then processed to follow published Service Information diagnostics. This may lead to Battery Charger Control Module replacement.
PIT53682017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that iPhone is losing pair with the vehicle. Technician should delete the vehicle from the phone and the phone from the vehicle. Then perform a fresh pair between the iPhone and the vehicle.
PI13472017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. This prelimenary bulletin provides a procedure to repair a broken wire at the drivers seat haptic motor to correct the custmers concern of the lane departure defaults back to audible sounds and DTCs set.
PI1098A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure on how to cold crank test a battery in a vehicle.
09-06-04-026I2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This informational bulletin was created to help technician identify non GM calibrations for the gasoline engines and the damages that may be caused by aftermarket calibrations
11-08-49-001M2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to turn the transport mode message of and reset the battery light flashing.
PI0592D2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This informational bulletin provides information on service programming system (SPS) errors.
09-06-04-026M2017-08-15. 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.
PIT5444C2017-08-15. 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.
PIC62922017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY; POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary information communicates that aPropulsion Power is reduced message occurs during regular operation, and there are no DTCs present, then contact GM Technical Assistance for direction
03-06-03-004U2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.

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