2013 Cadillac CTS Service and Repair Manual
This manual is built around the 2013 Cadillac CTS as GM specced it, down to the 3.0L LFW, 3.6L LFX, and 6.2L LSA engine families, matching the exact powertrain and trim under your hood instead of a generic CTS-generation reference.
Engines covered
- 3.6L V6 (217 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, flex-fuel or gasoline
- 6.2L V8 (376 cu in) — OHV, supercharged, gasoline
- 3.0L V6 (182 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door wagon
- 4-door sedan
- 2-door coupe
Trims covered
- Base
- Luxury
- Performance
- Premium
- V
- V Luxury
- V Premium Black Diamond
Known issues on the 2013 CTS. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the ignition system: if the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The second covers the electrical system, where the chassis electronic module can be internally contaminated and short, which can cause the vehicle to stall and increase the risk of a crash. Owners have filed 72 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
Whether you're tracing a stall-inducing short in the chassis electronics or working through a supercharged LSA service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and correct specification for your specific 2013 CTS.
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a c
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cov
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, I
If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a cra
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customers vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the s
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
Showing the 8 most recent of 668 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION; VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AFTER PLACED IN REVERSE WITHOUT STEPPING ON ACCELERATOR; BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE; VEHICLE COLLIDED INTO NEIGHBOR'S TRUCK WHIC
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION; VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AFTER PLACED IN REVERSE WITHOUT STEPPING ON ACCELERATOR; BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE; VEHICLE COLLIDED INTO NEIGHBOR'S TRUCK WHIC
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION; VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AFTER PLACED IN REVERSE WITHOUT STEPPING ON ACCELERATOR; BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE; VEHICLE COLLIDED INTO NEIGHBOR'S TRUCK WHIC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DEER WHICH CAUSED AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT MESSAGE; THE AIR BAGS WERE NOT DEPLOYED. THE C
I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WITH MY 2013 CADILLAC, SUFFERING A SEVERED LIP, REQUIRING 24 STITCHES IN MY BOTYOMLIP, LOST TOOTH, AND SUFFERED NECK AND BACK PAIN DUE TO AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING.
Showing the 5 most serious of 106 complaints filed with NHTSA.
