TSB: CADILLAC ATS, CAMARO, CORVETTE, CTS, SS, XTS (2009–2016)

Bulletin PIC6162 — December 23, 2015

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDPIC6162
ManufacturerCADILLAC
ModelsATS, CAMARO, CORVETTE, CTS, SS, XTS
Model Years2009–2016
Date IssuedDecember 23, 2015
Date Added to NHTSAAugust 15, 2017
ComponentBRAKES (PWS)
Vehicles Affected60 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

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers may inquire about a section in their owner's manual that addresses the use of high temperature brake fluid that should be used in their car du

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
CADILLAC ATS 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
CADILLAC ATS 2016 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2016 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2016 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
CADILLAC CTS 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
CADILLAC CTS 2016 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CHEVROLET SS 2016 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CHEVROLET SS 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
CADILLAC XTS 2016 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CADILLAC XTS 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2015 350000 EQUIPMENT
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2015 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2015 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2015 350000 EQUIPMENT
CADILLAC CTS 2015 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CADILLAC CTS 2015 350000 EQUIPMENT
CHEVROLET SS 2015 350000 EQUIPMENT
CHEVROLET SS 2015 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CADILLAC XTS 2015 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CADILLAC XTS 2015 350000 EQUIPMENT
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2014 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2014 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
CADILLAC CTS 2014 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CADILLAC CTS 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
CHEVROLET SS 2014 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CHEVROLET SS 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
CADILLAC XTS 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
CADILLAC XTS 2014 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2013 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2013 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
CADILLAC CTS 2013 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CADILLAC CTS 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2012 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2012 350000 EQUIPMENT
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2012 350000 EQUIPMENT
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2012 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CADILLAC CTS 2012 350000 EQUIPMENT
CADILLAC CTS 2012 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2011 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2011 350000 EQUIPMENT
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2011 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2011 350000 EQUIPMENT
CADILLAC CTS 2011 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CADILLAC CTS 2011 350000 EQUIPMENT
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2010 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2010 350000 EQUIPMENT
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2010 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2010 350000 EQUIPMENT
CADILLAC CTS 2010 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CADILLAC CTS 2010 350000 EQUIPMENT
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2009 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2009 350000 EQUIPMENT
CADILLAC CTS 2009 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
CADILLAC CTS 2009 350000 EQUIPMENT

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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 (PIC6162) 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.