TSB: CADILLAC ATS, ATS-V, CAMARO, CORVETTE, CTS, CTS-V (2012–2024)

Bulletin 16-NA-059 — February 24, 2016

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID16-NA-059
ManufacturerCADILLAC
ModelsATS, ATS-V, CAMARO, CORVETTE, CTS, CTS-V
Model Years2012–2024
Date IssuedFebruary 24, 2016
Date Added to NHTSANovember 21, 2023
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Vehicles Affected49 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 service bulletin provides information for cleaning the brake calipers that may have staining/discoloring on the paint of the brake caliper.

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2024 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2024 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2023 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2023 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2022 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2022 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2021 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2021 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2020 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2020 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2019 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2019 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CADILLAC ATS-V 2018 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2018 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2018 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CADILLAC CTS-V 2018 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CADILLAC ATS-V 2017 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2017 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2017 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CADILLAC ATS 2016 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
CADILLAC ATS 2016 045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
CADILLAC ATS-V 2016 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2016 045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2016 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2016 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2016 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2016 045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2016 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
CADILLAC CTS 2016 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
CADILLAC CTS 2016 045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
CADILLAC CTS-V 2016 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2015 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2015 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2015 045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2015 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2015 045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2015 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2014 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2014 045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2014 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2014 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2014 045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2014 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2013 045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2013 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2013 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2012 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2012 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2012 045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

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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 (16-NA-059) 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.