Service bulletins for the 2016 Cadillac Escalade
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.
1826 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| PIT5391A | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that have a no crank or a start and then immediate stall, Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator lamp may not be on when the ignition is in the run position, Any of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes may be set: B1370, B1325, P0650, P263A, P263B, P0513, and/or P0262B. Trucks equipped with 4WD may have a Service 4WD message and Diagnostic Trouble Codes C0364 and/or U0403 may set. Also the sound of a relay clicking while driving or engine stays running with ignition off until door is opened. Technician will inspect all the under-hood fuse block-X50A connectors for any backed out terminals, poor terminal fit and/or bent/twisted terminals. The most common terminals with these issues have been with terminal M5 at connector X4, for circuit 5199 and terminal M7 at connector X2, for circuit 439. Technician will inspect for any backed out terminals, poor terminal fit and/or bent/twisted terminals at the left instrument panel fuse block - X51L. The most common terminals with these issues have been terminal 42 at connector X1, for circuit 5199 and terminal 44 at connector X2, for circuit 1850. Also circuit 5199 will need to be inspected and repaired under the driver?s sill plate. |
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| PIT5206D | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps on diagnosing and repairing vehicles that may have unwanted grade braking, reduced engine power with no Driver Information Center messages ? Brake Pedal Override Feature ?, transmission busy or frequent shifting up or down, and Diagnostic Trouble Codes P057B, P057C, and/or P057D may or may not be set. Technician will use this preliminary information to find the brake pedal position data parameters in the scan tool, and also to provide some additional diagnostic help. These issues may be caused by an incorrect brake pedal position sensor input to the engine control module. Technician will verify with the scan tool if the engine control module has the correct parameters for the brake pedal position sensor. If an engine control module brake pedal position sensor relearn is performed, the truck may be temporarily repaired until the intermittent wiring issue between the engine control module and brake pedal position sensor occurs again. On 2014 and newer trucks inspect and repair any damage to X115 and X119. On the 2014 and previous trucks inspect and repair any damage to X205. |
| PIT5500 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; SEATS; SEAT BELTS. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the vehicles equipped with power folding 3rd row seat and how to diagnosis and repair seats that do not fold down completely or the 60% side does not fold even with the 40% side. Technician will inspect under the 3rd row seat for any objects that will prevent the seat from folding as designed. If the center seat belt from the roof is connected to the seat belt buckle or any of the seat belt buckles not properly stowed in the seat cushion pockets this will prevent the seat from properly folding. Also check under the 60% seat for the wire harness routing. If the harness is not routed correctly or seat connector is not properly attached to the seat bracket the seat will not fold down correctly. If the wire harness or connector is found out of place, reroute the seat harness or use a zip tie for the connector to the bracket. If the concern is still present remove the two rubber bumpers form the 60% seat side rails. After removing the rubber bumpers install a piece of Kent Automotive BRS Flocking tape P/N KT13487, or equivalent, in place of the rubber bumper. |
| PIC6183 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to help diagnose vehicles that may have a radio inoperative. This concern will last through multiple ignition cycles and is not intermittent. If Service Information diagnostics do not point to the Media Disc Player as being at fault, please continue with normal diagnostics. If SI diagnostics do point to the Media Disc Player being at fault, please do not unplug or remove power from the module or vehicle. Technician will contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. |
| PIT5232B | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of the display is showing 32° F (0° C) after a battery or reprogramming a module. The outside temperature will begin to update if driven above 20 mph for at least 5 minutes. If the vehicle speed drops below 20 mph, the timer will reset and the display will stop updating. Once the display starts to update it may take several more minutes of driving above 20 mph for the display to fully update. Also if the vehicle is shut off for more than 8 hours the display will update when the ignition is turned on. |
| PIT5457B | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle with Service ABS and/or Traction control lights/message on, Service Power Steering System, Service Suspension System, and or Loss of communication with EBCM, SWPS, PSCM, and/or SCM. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes U0077, U0121, U0126, U0131, U0139, U0401, U0415, and/or U0428. Technician should remove the driver and passenger sill plate to gain access to the wire harness. If any open, damaged, or corroded wires should be repaired. |
| PIP5369B | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have "Service 4 Wheel Drive" message on the Driver Information Center. Provides the technician with additional information to ensure that the TCCM contains the latest software released to address previous issues, also advises of default action changes. Calls out specific circuits to be inspected to help isolate intermittent codes. |
| 11-08-49-001O | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This technical bulletin provides repair procedure information to correct a customer concern of Transport Mode On message displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or battery light is flashing. |
| 15-00-89-003 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information on dealer reimbursement procedures for Customer Assistance Center (CAC) Tier 1 and Tier 2 empowerment tools: diagnostic fee, short term rental, and up-front towing (U.S. only). |
| PIT5548 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary information communicates an intermittent issue with a"Front Pedestrian Alert" setting being displayed in thepersonalization settings when the truck does not have the option. Advises to reprogram the Active Safety Module to correct the concern. |
| PIT5389C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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. |
| PIC4935F | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the OnStar module. When performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system. |
| PIP4723B | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update. |
| PIC4801H | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an OnStar Turn-By-Turn Navigation the system that is inoperative. Technician verifies there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes are present in the Antilock Braking System and Vehicle Communication Interface Module of the vehicle. If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes found call OnStar using the Blue button on the OnStar key pad and ask the advisor for a turn by turn route. Also make a OnStar personal call and a call into the vehicle. If normal diagnostics do not lead to a resolution technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. |
| PIC3278G | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; STEERING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the customer is having that is unwanted. The vehicle may receive an incoming call just like any other phone. Typically the customer will hear the phone ringing in the vehicle. This scenario also includes incoming Bluetooth calls. One type of unwanted call can be made if the key pad is faulty the OnStar system will try to make a blue button call for shorted voltage in the circuits. The OnStar module could have an internal fault and produce a ″Phone Unavailable″ audio message also it may have a Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 or B1000. Refer to diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Code making sure to follow any applicable Bulletins or Preliminary Information sheets. A “Ready” or “OnStar ready” audio message heard while driving. In some cases it has been found that the customer is inadvertently pressing the ″push to talk″ button on the steering wheel controls. On rare occasions, other issues in the steering column or Steering Wheel Control system may induce this concern. |
| PIC5588C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the programming and activation of the OnStar system. For many 2008 and prior model year GM vehicles, the programming is performed using the Tech 2 and the activation is initiated by a Service Programming System. For the 2010 and UP model year vehicles, the OnStar set-up procedure and OnStar Activation request have been combined into a single programming event called OnStar Set-up and Activation in Service Programming System. |
| PIC6049F | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communicationends thewireless charging module restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. |
| PIP4902J | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question. |
| PIT5287C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the correct way to remove the front shock electrical connector terminals. Technician will need to slightly bend the end of the J-38125-12A release tool. There is a purple Terminal Position Assurance that will align itself in the release position when the release tool is inserted into the release hole. There is a metal locking tab on the terminal that will need to be pushed in before the terminal will pull out of the connector. |
| PIT5543 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a dead battery after sitting for more than 20 days. Technician will need to change Rear Heated Seat Control Module power circuit 5140 from a hot-at-all-times fuse to a hot-in-run/crank fuse. |
| PIT5405C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a reduced or loss of power steering assist, steering wheel jerks or kicks back when turning, Service Stabilitrak message with warning chime, engine stall, Instrument Panel Cluster going blank or inoperative, radio/Integrated Center Stack going blank, Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning going blank, hood ajar message and/or dome lamps flash when shifting into reverse, alarm sounds when locking doors or door locks cycling, and or wipers continue to run for a short time after turning off and then stop/park in the incorrect location. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes U0073, U0078, U0029, U0028, U0415, U0140, U0126, U0121, U0101, U0100, C0544, C0710, U1510, B127B, B2605, B3600, C0800, U0428, U0452, U0131, and P0513 set in the vehicle. Check the body control module ground at the G218 location. The front dash insulator mat may be trapped between the ground eyelet and the body stud. Remove the round nut and eyelet and cut the front dash insulator mat away from the ground stud so it no longer interferes with the ground stud and reinstall the eyelet and ground nut. Technician will also inspect the starter solenoid battery cable for shorting out on the starter heat shield. Technician will need to voltage drop the battery cables. The battery should be tested using the GR8. X183 or X133 should be inspected for any broken/loose/backed out terminals. |
| PIC5759B | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a message on the radio ?maximum number of phones are currently paired to the vehicle?. Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation of the vehicle due to the maximum number of five phones can be paired to a vehicle. |
| PIT5236J | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will need to ensure campaigns 14395 or 15086 are completed. Technician will need to use Global Diagnostic System 2 and gather information and contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. |
| PIT5539 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a front passenger massaging seat on, it will remain on after the ignition is turned off and retained accessory power is disabled. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. |
| PI0360F | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on GM Accessory Remote start not working with onstars remotelink phone applications |
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