Service bulletins for the 2017 Cadillac XT5
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.
1335 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 21NA043 | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before sold (prepping) to the customer. |
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| 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. |
| 20NA132 | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements. |
| 18NA306 | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA). |
| 18NA099 | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim. |
| 17NA384 | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. SEATS. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a squeak, rattle or creak coming from the second row/rear seat area. |
| 16NA109 | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. STEERING. This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear. |
| 17389 | 2021-04-30. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE). Some vehicles were shipped with a power transfer unit (PTU) that failed leak testing. Correction Dealers are to replace the PTU. |
| PIP5163E | 2021-04-19. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of 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. |
| PIC5260D | 2021-04-19. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks. |
| 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. |
| PIP5725A | 2021-04-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant reductions in driving and fuel use. Due to the surplus of winter grade fuel sitting in storage (pipelines/stations) the EPA is waiving the fuel vapor requirement. This will extend the use of winter fuel into the summer months. The drivability concerns should not be single events but should be multiple occurrences associated with hot days. |
| PIP5730B | 2021-04-19. Service bulletin. INTERIOR LIGHTING; ENGINE. This Preliminary information communicates additional diagnostic information for DTC's P0016 and P0018. |
| PIP5694C | 2021-04-19. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. This Preliminary information communicates noise condition that has been identified and the repair that is in process. A special Labor Operation was added for tracking purposes only. All models associated with the in process repair have been added to this PI. |
| PIE-0424A | 2021-04-17. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT; STEERING. Engineering Information – Clicking/Scraping/Popping or Squeak/Creak Noise Coming from Front of Vehicle While Turning or at Slow Speeds Over Bumps |
| 150603002H | 2021-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Original Equipment Batteries Part Number and ACDelco Replacement Battery Approved Warranty Part Numbers Correct battery cold cranking amperage (CCA) ratings and type are critical for proper test results when using the EL-50313. Access to the battery specification label, which contains the OEM part number and CCA rating and type, may be difficult without component removal. Refer to the table below for the original equipment ratings and part numbers used to set up a proper battery test. There has been some confusion as to the correct ACDelco battery warranty replacement. Refer to the table below for the correct battery warranty replacement. The correct ACDelco battery warranty replacement in the catalog is designated by the "Original Equipment Replacement" note in the description field. |
| 150089005A | 2021-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Essential Tools that Include Consumable Parts (U.S. Only) |
| 150089004B | 2021-04-16. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT; SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to unnecessary component replacement. Use the following information to determine if the condition is normal acceptable seepage or a defective component |
| 070849020M | 2021-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER:SENSOR/SENDING UNIT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide |
| 17-NA-337 | 2021-04-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. All or Some Options May Be Missing from Driver Information Center (DIC) “Info Pages” Menu Due to Them Not Being Selected Condition Some customers may comment that with the “Info” option selected from the main menu (1), the “Info Pages” are blank (2) when scrolling up and down. If information is present when scrolling up and down, they may also comment that certain items are missing when compared to other like vehicles Cause This condition may be caused when all/some of the options not being selected in the “active info pages” menu. Correction If this concern is encountered, determine if all/any of the selections in the “active info pages” menu are not selected. To do this, follow the steps listed below. |
| 17-NA-329 | 2021-04-15. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL:SOFTWARE; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR. Forward Collision Alert Inoperative, Unwanted Application of Emergency Brakes and/or Adaptive Cruise Control Drops Out Condition Some customers may comment on one or more of the following conditions: • Forward Collision Alert (red light and alarm) is late or does not come occur. • Vehicle applies emergency brakes with no vehicle in front in areas with overhead structures. • Adaptive Cruise control drops out in barren landscape areas. Adaptive Cruise Control Temporarily Unavailable message appears in the IP. Cause This condition may be due to one of the following: • Software occasionally takes longer than normal to identify a potential collision situation. • Radar reflections look like an actual vehicle causing a brief activation of brakes. • Radar does not see enough reflections so it assumes it is blocked and goes offline. Correction An updated software calibration has been released to address these conditions. A learn procedure (“service alignment” or “service calibration”) is not required. |
| 17-NA-284 | 2021-04-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. Reduced Steering Assist Message with DTC C0460 Sym 5A Condition Some customers may comment on a Reduced Steering Assist message on the DIC with no loss of steering assist. During diagnosis a technician may find DTC C0460 Sym 5A. Cause The condition is due to Steering Angle Sensor trim error. Note: The calibration allows for an error to set without actual loss of assist. Correction Reprogram the Power Steering Control Module. |
| 17-NA-271 | 2021-04-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; WHEELS. Clicking Noise from Front Wheels While Turning at Slow Speeds Condition Some customers may comment on a clicking noise emanating from the front wheels location. This condition may be more predominant at low speeds (10-20 mph or 16-32 km/h) during full wheel lock turns on dry clean pavement. Cause - his may be caused by interaction between the wheel mounting face and the wheel mounting surfaces on the brake rotor. Correction - lean both of the wheels mounting surfaces |
| 17-NA-217 | 2021-04-14. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS. Squeal Noise Originating from Front Brakes During Brake Apply Condition - Some customers may comment on a squeal noise from the front brakes during brake apply Correction - Apply a coat of paste between the shims of the front brake pads. |
| 17-NA-091 | 2021-04-14. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. Vibration Felt Throughout Vehicle While in AWD Cruising at Highway Speeds Some customers may comment that a vibration is felt in the steering wheel, front or rear seats or cabin body boom while cruising at a steady state at highway speeds from 60-75 mph (96-120 km/h) in AWD mode. This condition may be caused by the driveshaft being out of balance |
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