TSB: CADILLAC CTS (2014–2015)

Bulletin PI1448B — December 1, 2015

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDPI1448B
ManufacturerCADILLAC
ModelsCTS
Model Years2014–2015
Date IssuedDecember 1, 2015
Date Added to NHTSASeptember 7, 2021
ComponentPOWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
Vehicles Affected12 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

Service Translmission Light Flashing and/or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On and DTC P0705 set

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
CADILLAC CTS 2015 102100 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
CADILLAC CTS 2015 102200 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
CADILLAC CTS 2015 103930 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS
CADILLAC CTS 2015 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CADILLAC CTS 2015 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
CADILLAC CTS 2015 100200 POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
CADILLAC CTS 2014 102100 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
CADILLAC CTS 2014 102200 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
CADILLAC CTS 2014 103930 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS
CADILLAC CTS 2014 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CADILLAC CTS 2014 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
CADILLAC CTS 2014 100200 POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized CADILLAC dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (PI1448B) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.