Introducing Cadillac winter grille cover

Jan. 7, 2025
Some owners of 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline turbo engine may comment on one or more conditions when driving in extremely cold weather.

Some owners of 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline turbo engine may comment on one or more of the following conditions when driving in extremely cold weather (zero degrees Fahrenheit or less):

- Loss of power

- Hesitation on acceleration

- Stalling condition

- MIL illuminated

DTCs P0299 and/or P2227 may be set.

This condition may be caused by ice accumulation in the charge air cooler (CAC), restricting airflow. A winter grille cover has been released to address this issue.

After the technician initially installs the grille cover, the customer needs to be educated on the removal process after winter season ends and how the customer will reinstall the cover the following winter season. The winter grille cover is available as P/N 85513002.

About the Author

Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of  specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.

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