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Service bulletins for the 2018 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.

1020 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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Only bulletins with component: Transmission and driveline are shown. Show all

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PIT5893A2023-03-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; SEATS; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK. This Preliminary information communicates that power liftgate actuators have been returned for warranty due to improper removal procedures. The technician is instructed on how to properly remove the power liftgate actuator from the vehicle without damaging it.
99-04-20-002N2023-03-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
16-NA-3382023-01-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns for Canadian Dealers only.
20-NA-1382022-12-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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.
PIP5621C2022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that TAC recommends the utilization of the GDS2 software to aid in diagnosing automatic transmission concerns. TAC is requesting the GDS2 session logs be sent in before the dealer contacts TAC.
PIP5640A2022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission.
15-00-89-004E2022-10-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; SUSPENSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; STEERING. This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
06-00-89-031H2022-10-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
22-NA-1812022-09-19. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the engine or transmission.
22-NA-1072022-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; POWER TRAIN. This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a Service AWD Message in DIC at Ignition On with DTC C056D Set.
17-NA-0662022-06-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
PIT58932022-03-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE; SEATS; POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary information communicates that power liftgate actuators have been returned for warranty due to improper removal procedures. The technician is instructed on how to properly remove the power liftgate actuator from the vehicle without damaging it.
PIC6048N2022-02-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; STEERING; AIR BAGS; LANE DEPARTURE; BACK OVER PREVENTION. This Preliminary Information communicates to the technician that some customers may comment on the operation of their haptic seat during a Lane Keep Assist event. Lane Keep Assist works differently than Lane Departure Warning. The Lane Keep Assist icon is solid amber, Forward Camera Module is actively commanding a torque to Electronic Power Steering. This means that the driver should also feel some feedback from the steering wheel. No Chimes or haptic in the seat. Lane Keep Assist icon is flashing amber; Forward Camera Module is actively commanding torque to Electronic Power Steering. This will also be accompanied with Lane Departure Warning chimes and haptic in the seat feedback based on the setting chosen in the vehicle settings. This will take place when the vehicle has crossed lane marking by (40 cm) or (15.75 in).
PIC5650J2021-09-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; AIR BAGS. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency Identification Devices when the concern is present. Dealer should also direct their customers to the appropriate section in the Owner manuals that references that the device complies.
990420002L2021-08-09. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
080730035E2021-08-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; POWER TRAIN. This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
PIP5621B2021-06-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that TAC recommends the utilization of the GDS2 software to aid in diagnosing automatic transmission concerns. TAC is requesting the GDS2 session logs be sent in before the dealer contacts TAC.
16NA3382021-05-24. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns for Canadian Dealers only.
PIP58022021-05-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary information communicates diagnostic assistance for DTC's P219A and P219B.
20NA1382021-05-03. 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.
173892021-04-30. 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.
16-NA-407 42021-04-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Information on Chassis Control Module (CCM) and Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) Receives Invalid Data and Sets DTC U0422 The technician may find DTC U0422 set. The technician may also find the following DTCs set: • U1534 • U1538 Based on analysis with the BCM and Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) teams, during vehicle startup (on occasion) the PEPS module arbitration along with high bus traffic leads to the BCM or HPCM setting the door open switch virtual device availability (VDA) to unavailable. The BCM or HPCM does not update the VDA back to Available until the door switch changes state (this signal is event based as opposed to periodic). The ICCM and HPCM sets the U0422 DTC after 1 second of either the door ajar VDA or door open VDA being unavailable
150089004C2021-03-08. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT. This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
16NA0192021-02-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This informational bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares.
PIT5606J2021-02-16. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; STEERING; POWER TRAIN; VISIBILITY; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. This Preliminary information communicates an Intermittent No Crank, No Start, or Reduced Power loss of data multiple U codes or Intermittent Power Door Locks inoperative, unwanted seat or mirror movement. Inspect harness for chaffed by the I-shaft at the base of the steering column. If chaffed, repair damaged wires and zip tie the harness away from the I-shaft. Also Inspect the HVAC drain hose is properly routed and not plugged.

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