Cadillac Escalade Service Bulletins (2013)

1,694 manufacturer communications on file.

• March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10245316

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT4821C

  Date Added:

  November 20, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  High Voltage 2-Mode Battery Parts Restriction-TAC.

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• March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10245293

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT4474D

  Date Added:

  November 20, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  Navigation or Radio Display Blank Or Flashing DTC B1265 B1288 Or B1289.

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• March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10254207

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI0412B

  Date Added:

  May 6, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  No Crank/No Start, Dead Battery Due to Parasitic Drain/Discharge.

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• March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10062870

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5202

  Date Added:

  April 26, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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• March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10245804

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  1308116001A

  Date Added:

  December 4, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  HUMMER

  Summary

  Aftermarket ALDL or DLC Interface Devices Causing Multiple Issues

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• March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10052064

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT-4821-C

  Date Added:

  May 9, 2013

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  GENERAL MOTORS: HYBRID BATTERY PARTS RESTRICTION FOR HIGH VOLTAGE 2-MODE BATTERY PARTS. *KB

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• February 26, 2013•Document ID: 10112885

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP3140E

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SATURN

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that a noise or a vibration in the vehicle that seems to be abnormal may not have been there when the vehicle was purchased. Technician should look for Non - General Motors aftermarket accessories installed on the vehicle that can cause these issues.

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• February 22, 2013•Document ID: 10112877

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5003C

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a service four wheel drive message displayed in the driver?s information center. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code C0387. Technician should follow published Service Information diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Code if it is a current code. Technician will need to attempt to duplicate the concern if the Diagnostic Trouble Code is set history. If the customer experiences repeat occurrences of this condition and a root cause cannot be determined, it is probable that the transfer case encoder motor is not responding quickly enough and should be replaced.

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• February 18, 2013•Document ID: 10112864

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT3227H

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.

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• February 13, 2013•Document ID: 10112857

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5094

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that, when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests.

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• February 5, 2013•Document ID: 10112844

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP4819A

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp and the engine misfires. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, and P0308. Technician will need to inspect the spark plug wires. Technician will need to replace any loose spark plug wires.

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• February 4, 2013•Document ID: 10112842

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP3119K

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on at low mileage. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and or P0430 stored. Technician should be advised that the catalytic converter efficiency Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and P0430 are disabled for the first hour of engine run time to allow break-in of the catalytic converter. Technician will need to use a Tech2 to check the verify engine run time on the Engine Hour Meter in the Instrument Panel Cluster Data Display/Data 1 List in the scan tool match. If the engine run time is less than one hour, the battery may have been disconnected, or another vehicle power loss event may have occurred, during vehicle manufacturing. Technician will need to clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes and perform a drive cycle. If the catalytic converter was replaced and the Diagnostic Trouble Codes set it may be a result of the engine run time restrictions no longer being in place since the vehicle is no longer new. Technician will need to clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes and perform a drive cycle.

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• February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10247662

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT4605D

  Date Added:

  December 26, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  Cold Air Leak On Passenger Floor.

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• February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10246667

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12286

  Date Added:

  December 11, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  Service Update for Inventory Vehicles Only Rear Side Door Reveal Molding Contact Expires Febuary 28, 2014

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• February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10245301

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT4605D

  Date Added:

  November 20, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  Cold Air Leak On Passenger Floor.

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• February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10114117

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  G-157806

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  12286 - Service Update. On some of these vehicles, there may be inadequate clearance between the rear side door and the molding. During molding installation, paint damage may have occurred. In addition, when the molding is exposed to elevated temperatures, it could expand and cause paint damage. Dealers are to install a rubber and foam spacer to the backside of both rear side door window reveal moldings.

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• February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10112836

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5089

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code C0569 that will not clear. Technician should be advised if there are any issues with the rotational position sensor, incremental position sensor, encoder motor, motor A or B circuits, rotational position sensor or incremental position sensor circuits when the transfer case control module attempts to determine location the location cannot be determined correctly.

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• February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10071535

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI0900

  Date Added:

  June 17, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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• February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10069922

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12286

  Date Added:

  June 9, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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• February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10059974

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SB-12286

  Date Added:

  March 16, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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