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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| 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. |
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| 17-NA-321 | 2021-04-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. Exhaust Smell and/or Leak with Possible Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated Condition Some customers may comment on an exhaust smell and/or leak with possible malfunction indicator lamp illuminated. During diagnosis, a technician may find DTC P0430 and/or P0420. Cause This may be due to a crack around the catalytic mounting flange. Correction Replace converter assembly with new service part. |
| 17-NA-172 | 2021-04-14. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:REAR. Rear Suspension Sagging or Sitting Low, Vehicle Not Level After Sitting Overnight Vehicles in new car inventory may be observed or some customers may comment that the rear of the vehicle is riding/sitting low, vehicle sagging, vehicle not level, suspension bottomed out, etc. Review probable causes below. |
| 150089004C | 2021-03-08. 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. |
| 21NA026 | 2021-03-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on accessory all-weather floor liners and flat mats warped or misshapen. |
| 19NA256 | 2021-03-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid procedure to perform inspections to determine if the engine needs to be replaced as opposed to just internal parts for knocking, rattle, squeak and/or squeal type noises from engine. |
| 18NA073 | 2021-03-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement. |
| 090604026S | 2021-03-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2. |
| 040089015V | 2021-03-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration ? Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only). |
| 010601011L | 2021-03-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION; EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption. |
| 20NA159 | 2021-02-22. Service bulletin. TIRES. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only). |
| 18NA306 | 2021-02-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA). |
| 17NA040 | 2021-02-22. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct a condition of Brake Squeal or Squeak Noise Intermittently on Initial Brake Applies. |
| 16NA019 | 2021-02-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This informational bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares. |
| PIC6418A | 2021-02-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Preliminary information communicates steps to perform to determine if the concern relates to a concern that is under engineering investigation. |
| 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. |
| 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). |
| 17NA040 | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct a condition of Brake Squeal or Squeak Noise Intermittently on Initial Brake Applies. |
| 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. |
| PIC6418A | 2021-01-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Preliminary information communicates steps to perform to determine if the concern relates to a concern that is under engineering investigation. |
| PIC6086G | 2021-01-25. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; BACK OVER PREVENTION. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with steps to resolve the issue of an oily substance that may be found on the inside windshield surface, and appears to be leaking from the rear view mirror area. Technician will remove the moisture sensor and clean the glass and mounting bracket with alcohol wipe. If the gel separates from the sensor the sensor will need to be replaced. |
| PI0754D | 2020-12-21. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR. This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.