This 2016 Cadillac ELR factory service and repair manual is matched to this exact year, engine and trim, so the plug-in hybrid procedures, torque values and wiring diagrams inside are the ones Cadillac published for the 1.4L L4 (VIN 4, LUU) PHEV powertrain rather than a generic hybrid reference.
Engines covered
- 1.4L inline-four plug-in hybrid (85 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door coupe
Trims covered
- Base
Known issues on the 2016 ELR. No recalls are on federal record for the 2016 ELR. Owners have filed 4 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind this car's PHEV drivetrain, high-voltage battery and charging system are here.
From a high-voltage service disconnect to a routine maintenance interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2016 ELR.
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 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
This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
Showing the 8 most recent of 507 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
The passenger occupancy sensor has failed on my 2016 ELR after 14k miles. The part is no longer available (23504893). I've inquired with General Motors and they said they could not help me. This seems
The passenger occupancy sensor has failed on my 2016 ELR after 14k miles. The part is no longer available (23504893). I've inquired with General Motors and they said they could not help me. This seems
Initial repair of the vehicle was initiated on 9/12/25 due to a dashboard warning message indicating an air bag system fault. The Cadillac dealership was unable to complete the repair during the init
Initial repair of the vehicle was initiated on 9/12/25 due to a dashboard warning message indicating an air bag system fault. The Cadillac dealership was unable to complete the repair during the init
Vehicle is producing a "Service Airbag" warning message and red airbag light on the instrument cluster at each start. The problem code 'U0170' is found which correlates to 'Lost Communication With Pa
Showing the 5 most serious of 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.
