TSB: CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, SIERRA, SIERRA 2500, SIERRA DENALI, SILVERADO, SILVERADO 2500, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, YUKON, YUKON XL (2015–2017)
Bulletin PIT5533 — December 14, 2016
Bulletin Details
| Bulletin ID | PIT5533 |
| Manufacturer | CADILLAC |
| Models | ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, SIERRA, SIERRA 2500, SIERRA DENALI, SILVERADO, SILVERADO 2500, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, YUKON, YUKON XL |
| Model Years | 2015–2017 |
| Date Issued | December 14, 2016 |
| Date Added to NHTSA | August 15, 2017 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Vehicles Affected | 78 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 vehicles that have a creak, click, pop, and or crack type noise from the front suspension or front frame area while making tight turns. Technician will
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2017 | 200000 WHEELS |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2017 | 160000 STRUCTURE |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2017 | 020000 SUSPENSION |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE ESV | 2017 | 200000 WHEELS |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE ESV | 2017 | 160000 STRUCTURE |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE ESV | 2017 | 020000 SUSPENSION |
| GMC | SIERRA | 2017 | 200000 WHEELS |
| GMC | SIERRA | 2017 | 020000 SUSPENSION |
| GMC | SIERRA | 2017 | 160000 STRUCTURE |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO | 2017 | 020000 SUSPENSION |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO | 2017 | 160000 STRUCTURE |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO | 2017 | 200000 WHEELS |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2017 | 020000 SUSPENSION |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2017 | 200000 WHEELS |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2017 | 160000 STRUCTURE |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2017 | 200000 WHEELS |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2017 | 020000 SUSPENSION |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2017 | 160000 STRUCTURE |
| GMC | YUKON | 2017 | 020000 SUSPENSION |
| GMC | YUKON | 2017 | 160000 STRUCTURE |
| GMC | YUKON | 2017 | 200000 WHEELS |
| GMC | YUKON XL | 2017 | 020000 SUSPENSION |
| GMC | YUKON XL | 2017 | 160000 STRUCTURE |
| GMC | YUKON XL | 2017 | 200000 WHEELS |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2016 | 020000 SUSPENSION |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2016 | 200000 WHEELS |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2016 | 160000 STRUCTURE |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE ESV | 2016 | 200000 WHEELS |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE ESV | 2016 | 160000 STRUCTURE |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE ESV | 2016 | 020000 SUSPENSION |
| GMC | SIERRA 2500 | 2016 | 200000 WHEELS |
| GMC | SIERRA 2500 | 2016 | 160000 STRUCTURE |
| GMC | SIERRA 2500 | 2016 | 020000 SUSPENSION |
| GMC | SIERRA DENALI | 2016 | 160000 STRUCTURE |
| GMC | SIERRA DENALI | 2016 | 020000 SUSPENSION |
| GMC | SIERRA DENALI | 2016 | 200000 WHEELS |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 2016 | 160000 STRUCTURE |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 2016 | 200000 WHEELS |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 2016 | 020000 SUSPENSION |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2016 | 200000 WHEELS |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2016 | 160000 STRUCTURE |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2016 | 020000 SUSPENSION |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2016 | 200000 WHEELS |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2016 | 160000 STRUCTURE |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2016 | 020000 SUSPENSION |
| GMC | YUKON | 2016 | 200000 WHEELS |
| GMC | YUKON | 2016 | 160000 STRUCTURE |
| GMC | YUKON | 2016 | 020000 SUSPENSION |
| GMC | YUKON XL | 2016 | 200000 WHEELS |
| GMC | YUKON XL | 2016 | 020000 SUSPENSION |
| GMC | YUKON XL | 2016 | 160000 STRUCTURE |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2015 | 020000 SUSPENSION |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2015 | 160000 STRUCTURE |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2015 | 200000 WHEELS |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE ESV | 2015 | 020000 SUSPENSION |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE ESV | 2015 | 160000 STRUCTURE |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE ESV | 2015 | 200000 WHEELS |
| GMC | SIERRA 2500 | 2015 | 200000 WHEELS |
| GMC | SIERRA 2500 | 2015 | 020000 SUSPENSION |
| GMC | SIERRA 2500 | 2015 | 160000 STRUCTURE |
| GMC | SIERRA DENALI | 2015 | 020000 SUSPENSION |
| GMC | SIERRA DENALI | 2015 | 160000 STRUCTURE |
| GMC | SIERRA DENALI | 2015 | 200000 WHEELS |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 2015 | 020000 SUSPENSION |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 2015 | 160000 STRUCTURE |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 2015 | 200000 WHEELS |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2015 | 020000 SUSPENSION |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2015 | 160000 STRUCTURE |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2015 | 200000 WHEELS |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2015 | 200000 WHEELS |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2015 | 160000 STRUCTURE |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2015 | 020000 SUSPENSION |
| GMC | YUKON | 2015 | 160000 STRUCTURE |
| GMC | YUKON | 2015 | 200000 WHEELS |
| GMC | YUKON | 2015 | 020000 SUSPENSION |
| GMC | YUKON XL | 2015 | 200000 WHEELS |
| GMC | YUKON XL | 2015 | 160000 STRUCTURE |
| GMC | YUKON XL | 2015 | 020000 SUSPENSION |
Related CADILLAC Recalls
What Should You Do?
If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized CADILLAC dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (PIT5533) 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.