TSB: CADILLAC CORVETTE, XLR (2004–2013)

Bulletin SB-15643 — April 21, 2016

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDSB-15643
ManufacturerCADILLAC
ModelsCORVETTE, XLR
Model Years2004–2013
Date IssuedApril 21, 2016
Date Added to NHTSAAugust 17, 2016
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicles Affected30 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

15643 ? SPECIAL COVERAGE. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR FROM THE SEAT SIDE AIRBAG AND BUCKLE TENSIONER TO THE BODY HAS A DESIGN INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE VERTICAL ADJUST CROSSBAR AND THE CARPET. WHEN THE SEAT IS MOVED FORWA

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2013 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2013 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2012 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2012 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2011 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2011 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2010 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2010 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2009 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2009 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CADILLAC XLR 2009 140000 AIR BAGS
CADILLAC XLR 2009 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2008 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CADILLAC XLR 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CADILLAC XLR 2008 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2007 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2007 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CADILLAC XLR 2007 140000 AIR BAGS
CADILLAC XLR 2007 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2006 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2006 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CADILLAC XLR 2006 140000 AIR BAGS
CADILLAC XLR 2006 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2005 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2005 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CADILLAC XLR 2005 140000 AIR BAGS
CADILLAC XLR 2005 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CADILLAC XLR 2004 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CADILLAC XLR 2004 140000 AIR BAGS

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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 (SB-15643) 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.