TSB: CADILLAC ESCALADE, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, YUKON, YUKON XL (2015–2019)

Bulletin PIT5550B — October 29, 2018

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDPIT5550B
ManufacturerCADILLAC
ModelsESCALADE, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, YUKON, YUKON XL
Model Years2015–2019
Date IssuedOctober 29, 2018
Date Added to NHTSANovember 26, 2018
ComponentSEATS
Vehicles Affected40 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 communicates that an inoperative third row folding seat back may not fold down or up. This information advises dealers on how the seat functions and also a common area where an open circuit may be found between

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
CADILLAC ESCALADE 2019 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
CADILLAC ESCALADE 2019 220000 SEATS
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2019 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2019 220000 SEATS
CHEVROLET TAHOE 2019 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET TAHOE 2019 220000 SEATS
GMC YUKON XL 2019 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
GMC YUKON XL 2019 220000 SEATS
CADILLAC ESCALADE 2018 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
CADILLAC ESCALADE 2018 220000 SEATS
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2018 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2018 220000 SEATS
CHEVROLET TAHOE 2018 220000 SEATS
CHEVROLET TAHOE 2018 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
GMC YUKON 2018 220000 SEATS
GMC YUKON 2018 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
CADILLAC ESCALADE 2017 220000 SEATS
CADILLAC ESCALADE 2017 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2017 220000 SEATS
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2017 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET TAHOE 2017 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET TAHOE 2017 220000 SEATS
GMC YUKON 2017 220000 SEATS
GMC YUKON 2017 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
CADILLAC ESCALADE 2016 220000 SEATS
CADILLAC ESCALADE 2016 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2016 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2016 220000 SEATS
CHEVROLET TAHOE 2016 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET TAHOE 2016 220000 SEATS
GMC YUKON 2016 220000 SEATS
GMC YUKON 2016 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
CADILLAC ESCALADE 2015 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
CADILLAC ESCALADE 2015 220000 SEATS
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2015 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2015 220000 SEATS
CHEVROLET TAHOE 2015 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET TAHOE 2015 220000 SEATS
GMC YUKON 2015 220000 SEATS
GMC YUKON 2015 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Related CADILLAC Recalls

CampaignModelYearComponentSummary
CTS 2016 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR... General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalad...
ATS 2015 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR... General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalad...
ESCALADE 2015 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR... General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalad...
SRX 2015 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR... General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalad...
SRX 2016 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR... General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalad...

What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized CADILLAC dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (PIT5550B) 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.