Service bulletins for the 2021 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.
833 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| PIT5804 | 2021-02-16. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This Preliminary information communicates that a customer may bring a vehicle in with an SES light on. If the technician finds a code P2B87 (auxiliary coolant pump underspeed) set in the ECM they are directed to not replace the G17 heater coolant pump because this will not fix the concern. The techician is instructed to clear the code and release the vehicle to the customer with the explanation that an updated calibration will be released in the future to address the code setting. |
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| PIC6425A | 2021-02-16. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary information communicates A list of software concerns and advises that engineering is working on a resolution. This PI will be changed to a bulletin once the Software is released. |
| PIC6425 | 2021-02-16. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary information communicates A list of software concerns and advises that engineering is working on a resolution. This PI will be changed to a bulletin once the Software is released. |
| PIC6420C | 2021-02-16. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION. This Preliminary information communicates information on coax cable connection concerns that can cause a black screen in reverse. |
| PIT5606J | 2021-02-16. 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. |
| PIC6423 | 2021-02-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication requests information from the technician about vehicles that may have Bluetooth or phone projection issues. Dealer should request as much information from the customer on the concern as possible and fill in the questionaire. |
| PIC6420B | 2021-02-16. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION. This Preliminary information communicates information on coax cable connection concerns that can cause a black screen in reverse. |
| 090604026S | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2. |
| 040089015V | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration ? Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only). |
| 010601011L | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption. |
| 20NA237 | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides V152 radio software update information to correct customer concerns of various software issues. |
| 20NA232 | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT. This service bulletin provides a service procedure to correct a customer concern of Power Liftgate Stops When Opening and/or Will Not Close from Open Position DTC B153F Sets. |
| 20NA159 | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. TIRES. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only). |
| 18NA306 | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA). |
| 16NA019 | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This informational bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares. |
| N202321920 | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service Update. A small number of vehicles may have a coolant inlet pipe that may present an obstructed threaded hole for the coolant temp sensor which could result in the check engine light coming on or a potential coolant leak. Dealers are to replace the coolant inlet pipe and temperature sensor. |
| PIP5730A | 2021-01-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary information communicates additional diagnostic information for DTC's P0016 and P0018. |
| PIT5805 | 2021-01-25. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. This Preliminary information communicates that a dealer may encounter a vehicle that is making a grinding or growling noise on the first few brake applications after the vehicle has been sitting overnight. The dealer is instructed to perform no repairs at this time as engineering is looking into a repair. The dealer is advised that this PI will be converted into a bulletin with repair instruction when updated parts are available. |
| PIT5804 | 2021-01-25. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; AIR BAGS. This Preliminary information communicates that a customer may bring a vehicle in with an SES light on. If the technician finds a code P2B87 (auxiliary coolant pump underspeed) set in the ECM they are directed to not replace the G17 heater coolant pump because this will not fix the concern. The techician is instructed to clear the code and release the vehicle to the customer with the explanation that an updated calibration will be released in the future to address the code setting. |
| PIC6425A | 2021-01-25. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary information communicates A list of software concerns and advises that engineering is working on a resolution. This PI will be changed to a bulletin once the Software is released. |
| PIC6425 | 2021-01-25. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary information communicates A list of software concerns and advises that engineering is working on a resolution. This PI will be changed to a bulletin once the Software is released. |
| PIC6420C | 2021-01-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:VIDEO MONITOR/SCREEN. This Preliminary information communicates information on coax cable connection concerns that can cause a black screen in reverse. |
| PIT5606J | 2021-01-25. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; VISIBILITY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; POWER TRAIN; STEERING. 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. |
| PIC6423 | 2021-01-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI. This Preliminary Information communication requests information from the technician about vehicles that may have Bluetooth or phone projection issues. Dealer should request as much information from the customer on the concern as possible and fill in the questionaire. |
| PIC6420B | 2021-01-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:VIDEO MONITOR/SCREEN. This Preliminary information communicates information on coax cable connection concerns that can cause a black screen in reverse. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.