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Service bulletins for the 2018 Cadillac XTS

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.

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

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N1922117402019-08-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer Satisfaction Program. Certain 2018 model year Cadillac ATS, CTS, XTS, and GMC Terrain vehicles may have a condition where they could lose infotainment audio or lose the warning ?chimes?. GMC branded vehicles could also display the Cadillac CUE logo at startup. Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, reprogram the vehicle with the correct radio software and calibration.
990089019R2019-08-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin provides process information for the (GWM) and (WPC) parts return program.
PIT56982019-08-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
PIC6208D2019-08-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary information communicates that when a customer or technician attempts to add a new transmitter to a vehicle following the adding transmitters without Service Programming System procedure the procedure will not complete and a message "Remote Learn Pending" will be displayed on the Driver Information Center. In the past to perform the new transmitter procedure only one previously learned transmitter was required but this is no longer the case. Now, two previously learned transmitters are required to be placed into the cup holder and then the new transmitter to be programmed placed in the transmitter pocket. If this new procedure is not followed, the "adding transmitters without Service Programming System" cannot be performed. The technician will be forced to add a transmitter using Service Programming System.
PIC5779K2019-08-12. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with information on the proper washing of the bright aluminum moldings to avoid the moldings from getting damaged. It is recommended that a non-alkaline solution be used for preparation & washing of the bright aluminum moldings.
PIT5569A2019-08-12. Service bulletin. WHEELS; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. This Preliminary information communicates direction and examples when diagnosing multiple DTCs, one of which includes U**** Byte 71 DTC.
PIT3099R2019-08-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technicians may also contact Partech and/or the Techline Customer Support Center for additional support.
PIP5257C2019-08-12. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have oil mixed in with the engine coolant. Technician will need to inspect the oil cooler if equipped for possible leaking into the cooling system through the radiator. If no issue found replace the engine as well as all rubber coolant hoses.
PIC6137F2019-08-12. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the engine stops running after extended idle with shifter in park. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. If the customer exits the vehicle with the fob in their possession while the engine is running and the shifter is left in park, the engine will shut off after 1 - 2.5 hours depending on model year. If the customer is sitting in the vehicle with the engine running and the fob is in the vehicle, the Passive Entry Passive Start system will reach out and look for the fob after 1 - 2.5 hours depending on model year. If the fob is located, the timer will reset an additional 1 - 2.5 hours depending on model year.
1308116001E2019-07-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
130232001F2019-07-29. Service bulletin. STEERING. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low temperatures.
100845001G2019-07-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
090604026Q2019-07-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
060847001O2019-07-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims for module reprogramming and not when replacing a module.
050604022Q2019-07-29. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.
000601012J2019-07-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This informational bulletin advises about the possible issues that may occur when using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on gasket sealing surfaces or reused parts.
19NA1042019-07-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians and customers on steam/vapor coming from the front grille or radiator area.
16NA3382019-07-29. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This 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.
16NA2222019-07-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
PIP5528C2019-07-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary information communicates the identification process for High Feature V6 camshafts in re-manufactured engines.
PIP4964D2019-07-08. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P2097 or P2099. Technician will need to perform an injector balance or Active Fuel Injector Tester prior to going further. Technician will also need to check for a small leak in the exhaust if published Service Information diagnostics does not lead to a resolution.
PIP4670G2019-07-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
PIT5074L2019-07-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
080730035D2019-07-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
19NA1002019-07-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This Technical bulletin provides a procedure for dealers/technicians on the release of Radio Software Version 22.8 Over-the-Air Update.

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