Bulletin No.: 14176
Date: August 2014

Recall Bulletin
SB-10056365-3623

PRODUCT EMISSION RECALL
SUBJECT:

Improperly Crimped Accelerator Pedal Position Electrical Terminals

MODELS:

2014 Cadillac ATS

CONDITION
General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain
2014 model year Cadillac ATS vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which
the electrical terminals are not properly crimped to the Accelerator Pedal Position (APP)
circuits at the engine harness side of an inline electrical connector. If this occurs,
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2138 may set as a result of the associated high
resistance, causing both traction and stability control systems to be disabled, reduced
engine power mode operation, and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) to illuminate.
CORRECTION
Dealers are to inspect the related APP terminals and solder them or replace them as
required.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
All involved vehicles are identified by Vehicle Identification Number on the Investigate
Vehicle History screen in GM Global Warranty Management system. Dealership
service personnel should always check this site to confirm vehicle involvement prior to
beginning any required inspections and/or repairs. It is important to routinely use this
tool to verify eligibility because not all similar vehicles may be involved regardless of
description or option content.
For dealers with involved vehicles, a listing with involved vehicles containing the complete
vehicle identification number, customer name, and address information has been
prepared and will be provided to US and Canadian dealers through the GM
GlobalConnect Recall Reports, or sent directly to export dealers. Dealers will not have a
report available if they have no involved vehicles currently assigned.

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The listing may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle
Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose
other than follow-up necessary to complete this recall is a violation of law in several
states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this report to
the follow-up necessary to complete this recall.
PART INFORMATION
Parts required to complete this recall are to be obtained from General Motors Customer
Care and Aftersales (GMCC&A). Please refer to your “involved vehicles listing” before
ordering parts. Normal orders should be placed on a DRO = Daily Replenishment Order.
In an emergency situation, parts should be ordered on a CSO = Customer Special Order.
Part Number
*19328846
05297428
**12355010
***1089482

Description
WIRE ASM-SPLICE (merch pk of 5)
CLIP, WRG HARN SPLICE (merch pk of 10)
TUBING, SHRINK (1/8" BLACK) (merch pk of 10)
WOVEN POLYESTER ELECTRICAL TAPE (PET)

Quantity/Vehicle
As Needed
As Needed
As Needed
As Req’d
(Submit in Net Item)
* Discard the Duraseal splice that is included in the splice wire assembly package.
** Or equivalent heat shrink tubing.
*** To obtain the PET, contact Kent Automotive at 1-888-YES-KENT (1-888-937-5368) and
request the special order part number 1089482.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Preliminary Inspection Procedure
1. Connect the vehicle to scan tool (GDS2) and check for DTC’s.
2. Record the Julian three number date code which follows the “NC” starting letters
on the engine harness tag as shown in the illustration below. Retain this number
for further instruction later in the bulletin.


Date codes 182 thru 187 will require adding solder to all the gold plated
terminal crimps in cavities 1 – 6. If any tin plated terminals are found in
cavities 1 – 6, replace them with the gold plated terminated lead service
part.



Date codes prior to 182 or after 187 will require inspection of the terminals
found in cavities 1 – 6 to ensure that they are all gold plated. If any tin
plated terminals are found in cavities 1 – 6, replace them with the gold
plated terminated lead service part.

Note: The tag is located near the bottom right side of the radiator, reposition the
forward engine harness to inspect the tag as shown in the photos below. On four
cylinder engine vehicles, the tag can be seen from the top with the hood open.
For six cylinder engine vehicles, you will not be able to visually access the

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label/tag (1) from the top engine compartment. Tags on six cylinder engine
vehicles will have to be inspected after vehicle is raised on a hoist and the
wheelhouse liner is removed.
Tag and Date Code as Viewed from Top on a Four Cylinder Vehicle

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Tag (1) as Viewed from Bottom on a Six Cylinder Vehicle

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3. Position the vehicle in a stall with a hoist and disconnect the negative battery
cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in SI.

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4. Remove the right front wheelhouse liner (1). Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner
Replacement in SI.

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5. Locate the X150 inline body to engine harness connector (black with grey lever
lock).

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6. Disengage the connector from the wheelhouse by reaching behind it, placing the
head of a small screwdriver under the tab (1) and carefully twisting to lift the tab.
Pull the connector rearward to release the slotted feature (2) from the tab.

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Caution: The Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor circuits are cavities 1
through 6 within the X150 connector. All six terminals for APP must be gold
plated.
7. Disconnect the connector and inspect the engine-side (male) terminals, 1
through 6 (1). As shown in the graphic above, the six terminals are gold and the
surrounding terminals are tin.


If the Julian date code is outside the 182 – 187 range AND all six terminals
are gold plated, no further action is required. Proceed to Reassembly
Procedure below.

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

If the Julian date code is outside the 182 – 187 range AND any tin plated
terminals are found (like example shown in third terminal above), proceed to
Terminated Lead Replacement Procedure below.

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

If the Julian date code is within the 182 – 187 range AND all six terminals are
gold plated, proceed to Solder Terminal Crimps Repair Procedure below.



If the Julian date code is within the 182 – 187 range AND any tin plated
terminals are found, solder the gold terminals and replace any tin terminals
with a gold terminated lead. Follow first the Terminated Lead procedure, then
the Solder Terminal Crip procedure below.

Terminated Lead Replacement Procedure

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1. On the engine-side harness (with male terminals), remove the white Terminal
Position Assurance (TPA) from the connector. The TPA has a friction fit, and will
pull out with needle nose pliers.

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2. To gain access to the wires, pull the harness cover back and carefully remove
approximately 102 – 127 mm (4 – 5 in) of spiral wrapped tape under the cover.

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3. Using a pick, or equivalent tool, carefully back out the incorrect tin plated terminal
(1) from the connector housing.

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4. Place the replacement gold terminated lead (1) into the connector cavity where
the incorrect terminal was removed. Ensure that the terminal is fully inserted into
the connector, until it clicks using the push-click-pull method.

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5. Cut off approximately 76 mm (3.0 in) of the end of the tin plated terminal

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6. Cut off the extra terminated lead wire, leaving an approximate 102 – 127 mm (4 5 in) length or enough to overlap the existing wire.

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7. Remove 13 mm (1/2 in) of insulation from the ends of both the harness wire (1)
and the replacement terminated lead.
Caution: DO NOT use the Duraseal splice that is included in the splice wire
assembly package. Use only wiring harness splice clip P/N 05297428 in
combination with heat shrink tube, P/N 12355010, or an equivalent flexible
adhesive-lined/moisture resistant heat shrink tube to perform the repair in this
bulletin.
8. Install one 38 mm (1.5 in) section of heat shrink tube (2) over the harness wire.

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9. Fold the 13 mm (1/2 in) ends of exposed copper on both wires over each other.
Crimp the splice clip (1) over the wires using Special Tool J-38125-8, crimp nest
F.
10. Inspect the crimp quality.

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Caution: Keep the heat shrink tube (1) above the splice when soldering the
splice (2) to ensure that the heat shrink is not prematurely shrunk and closed
down over the wire or splice area due to the heat from the soldering iron.
11. Solder the crimp and splice clip using the Ultratorch, part number J-38125-5A, or
another butane fueled soldering iron.

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12. Center the heat shrink tube (1) over the splice and use the Ultratorch, part
number J-38125-5A, or another butane fueled soldering iron, to shrink and seal
the heat shrink tube securely over the splice crimp and insulated wires.
13. Repeat steps 3 - 12 for any other tin plated terminals found.
14. If soldering of gold plated terminals is necessary, proceed to Solder Terminal
Crimps Repair Procedure below. If not, proceed to Reassembly Procedure
below.

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Solder Terminal Crimps Repair Procedure

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1. If not previously removed, remove the white Terminal Position Assurance (TPA)
from the connector. The TPA has a friction fit, and will pull out with needle nose
pliers.

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2. Working on one terminal at a time, use a pick, or equivalent tool, to carefully back
out the gold plated terminal (1) from the connector housing.

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3. Apply solder to the terminal crimp.

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Caution: Use a small amount of solder (1) and verify the solder flows into the
crimped bare wire end.
4. Verify the quality of each terminal solder.
5. Reinstall the gold plated terminal into the connector cavity. Ensure that the
terminal is fully inserted into the connector, until it clicks using the push-click-pull
method.
6. Repeat steps 2 – 4 as necessary for all additional original gold plated terminals
within the 1 – 6 cavities.
7. Once all tin plated terminals are replaced AND all remaining original gold
terminals are soldered, proceed to Reassembly Procedure below.
Reassembly Procedure
1. Reinstall the white Terminal Position Assurance (TPA) to the connector, ensuring
that it is fully seated by listening for an audible click.

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2. Wrap woven polyester electrical tape (PET) or equivalent anti-abrasion tape (1)
around the spliced section of the wires.
3. Reconnect the X150 connector and lock the lever (2) into place, listening for the
audible click.

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4. Reinstall the right front wheelhouse liner (1). Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner
Replacement in SI.
5. Reconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Batter Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection in SI.
6. Connect the vehicle to scan tool (GDS2) and clear any DTC’s.
7. Program the window motor relearn. Refer to Window Motor Programming –
Express Function in SI.
8. CALIFORNIA, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS,
MAINE, OREGON, VERMONT, & WASHINGTON VEHICLES ONLY: Install a

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Recall Identification Label. Also, for California vehicles complete a “Proof of
Correction” certificate upon recall completion.
RECALL IDENTIFICATION LABEL California/Connecticut/Delaware/Maryland/Massachusetts/Maine/Oregon/Vermont/Was
hington Vehicles Only
Place a Recall Identification Label on each vehicle corrected in accordance with the
instructions outlined in this Product Recall Bulletin. Each label provides a space to include
the recall number and the five-digit dealer code of the dealer performing the recall service.
This information may be inserted with a ballpoint pen.
Put the Recall Identification Label on a clean and dry surface of the radiator
core support in an area that will be visible to people servicing the vehicle.
When installing the Recall Identification Label, be sure to pull the tab to
allow adhesion of the clear protective covering. Additional Recall
Identification Labels for US dealers can be obtained from Dealer Support
Materials
by
ordering
on
the
web
from
DWD
Store,
www.gmglobalconnect.com, and then click on the DWD Store link.
Request Item Number S-1015 when ordering.

GM
RECALL

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COMPLETED
DEALER CODE

ED
99-999

DO NOT REMOVE

COURTESY TRANSPORTATION – For US and Canada
The General Motors Courtesy Transportation program is intended to minimize customer
inconvenience when a vehicle requires a repair that is covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranties. The availability of courtesy transportation to customers whose vehicles are
within the warranty coverage period and involved in a product program is very important
in maintaining customer satisfaction. Dealers are to ensure that these customers
understand that shuttle service or some other form of courtesy transportation is available
and will be provided at no charge. Dealers should refer to the General Motors Service
Policies and Procedures Manual for Courtesy Transportation guidelines.
WARRANTY TRANSACTION INFORMATION
Submit a transaction using the table below. All transactions should be submitted as a
ZFAT transaction type, unless noted otherwise.
Labor
Code
9100663
9100664
ADD

Description
Inspect Harness Tag & Terminals Only - No Repairs Required
Inspect Harness Tag & Replace One Tin Terminal and/or
Solder All Terminals
Replace Each Additional Tin Terminal

Labor
Time
0.6
0.8
0.1

Net
Item
*

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The amount identified in “Net Item” should represent the actual sum total of the
current GMCC&A Dealer net price for the PET needed to perform the required
repairs, not to exceed $0.25 USD, $0.28 CAD, plus applicable Mark-Up or Landed
Cost (for Export).

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION – For US and Canada
General Motors will notify customers of this recall on their vehicle.
In order to ensure full protection under the emission warranty, and the right to participate
in future recalls, the customer notification letter recommends that customers have their
vehicles serviced as soon as possible. It also advises that failure to do so could legally
be determined to be lack of proper maintenance.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION - For Export Only
Letters will be sent to known owners of record located within areas covered by the US
National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. For owners outside these areas, dealers
should notify customers using the attached sample letter.
In order to ensure full protection under the emission warranty, and the right to participate
in future recalls, the customer notification letter recommends that customers have their
vehicles serviced as soon as possible. It also advises that failure to do so could legally
be determined to be lack of proper maintenance.
DEALER RECALL RESPONSIBILITY
All unsold new vehicles in dealers' possession and subject to this recall must be held and
inspected/repaired per the service procedure of this recall bulletin before customers take
possession of these vehicles.
Dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this recall at no charge to customers,
regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time forward.
Customers who have recently purchased vehicles sold from your vehicle inventory, and
for which there is no customer information indicated on the dealer listing, are to be
contacted by the dealer. Arrangements are to be made to make the required correction
according to the instructions contained in this bulletin. A copy of the customer letter is
provided in this bulletin for your use in contacting customers. Recall follow-up cards
should not be used for this purpose, since the customer may not as yet have received the
notification letter.
In summary, whenever a vehicle subject to this recall enters your vehicle inventory, or is
in your dealership for service in the future, you must take the steps necessary to be sure
the recall correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
***THE FOLLOWING 2 PARAGRAPHS ARE NOT FOR CANADA OR EXPORT***
When a California emissions recall is completed by a GM dealer, the dealer must provide
the vehicle owner a “Proof of Correction Certificate” which the owner may need to present

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to the California Department Of Motor Vehicles (DMV) when renewing their vehicle
registration. Without this correction certificate, the owner may be unable to renew their
vehicle registration.
Additional Certificates can be obtained, at no charge, from Dealer Support Materials by
ordering on the web from the DWD Store, www.gmdealerworld.com, and then click on the
DWD Store link; request GM Item Number 1825 when ordering.

GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that
may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the tools,
equipment, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to
your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.

We Support
Voluntary Technician
Certification

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August 2014

Dear General Motors Customer:
This notice is sent to inform you that General Motors is conducting a Voluntary Emission
Recall involving your 2014 model year Cadillac ATS vehicle.
Reason for This Recall: Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the electrical
terminals are not properly crimped to the Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) circuits at the
engine harness side of an inline electrical connector. If this occurs, Diagnostic Trouble
Code (DTC) P2138 may set as a result of the associated high resistance, causing both
traction and stability control systems to be disabled, reduced engine power mode
operation, and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) to illuminate.
What Will Be Done: Your GM dealer will inspect the related APP terminals and solder
them or replace them as required. This service will be performed for you at no charge.
What You Should Do: Please contact your GM dealer as soon as possible to arrange
a service date and to assure parts availability. Instructions for making this correction
have been sent to your dealer. Please ask your dealer if you wish to know how much
time will be needed to schedule, process, and repair your vehicle.
If you have any questions or need any assistance, just contact your dealer or the
appropriate Customer Assistance Center at the number listed below.
Division

Number

Cadillac
Guam
Puerto Rico – English
Puerto Rico – Español
Virgin Islands

1-800-458-8006
65-6267-1752
1-800-496-9992
1-800-496-9993
1-800-496-9994

Text Telephones
(TTY)
1-800-833-2622

Emission Law Information: In order to ensure your full protection under the emission
warranty made applicable to your vehicle by state and federal law, and your right to
participate in future recalls, it is recommended that you have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible. Failure to do so could legally be determined to be lack of proper
maintenance of your vehicle. Also, your vehicle may fail a state or local emission
inspection if this recall is not accomplished.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires vehicle emission recalls be
completed prior to California registration renewal. Uncorrected emission recalls will
result in the inability to renew your California vehicle registration.
At the time of emission recall completion, your California dealer will issue a "Proof of
Correction Certificate". Keep this certificate and, if required, present it to the

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Department of Motor Vehicles when renewing your California registration as proof of
recall completion.
We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in
the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products.
Jim Moloney
General Director,
Customer and Relationship Services
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