2018 Buick Enclave Technical Service Bulletins

1,027 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 Buick Enclave. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10168204Oct 2, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on comebacks prevention information and using customer concern verification sheets (CCVS).
• 10168188Oct 2, 2019Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA) (US dealers only).
• 10167473Oct 2, 2019Electrical system. N192266190 02 - Service Update - (Revised Service Procedure for XT5). Certain vehicles may have an engine control software issue that can occur during an automatic stop/start event. Immediately following an auto-start and while the vehicle is stopped, this condition can cause the engine to run rough, run at reduced power, or, in rare cases, stall. DTC?s P0011, P0021, P0014, and P0024 may set. Dealers will reprogram…
• 10165909Sep 26, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates a poor weld or low weld adhesion for the bracket on the Bank 2 front exhaust pipe causing multiple possible concerns and the recommended repairs.
• 10165904Sep 25, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
• 10166245Sep 20, 2019Electrical system. N192266190 01 - Service Update. Certain 2018 model year Buick LaCrosse, Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles may have an engine control software issue that can occur during an automatic stop/start event. Immediately following an auto-start and while the vehicle is stopped, this condition can cause the engine to run rough, run at reduced power, or, in rare cases, stall. DTC?s P0011, P0021, P0014…
• 10165894Sep 19, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates information to help diagnose A/C leak concerns.
• 10166638Sep 18, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
• 10166242Sep 18, 2019Electrical system, Engine cooling. N192266190 - Service Update. Certain vehicles may have an engine control software issue that can occur during a stop/start event that is causing drivability concerns such as the engine running roughly. Potential reduced engine power or engine stall with DTC?s P0011, P0021, P0014, and P0024 may set. Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM).
• 10165893Sep 18, 2019Lane departure, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communicates to the technician that some customers may comment on the operation of their haptic seat during a Lane Keep Assist event. Lane Keep Assist works differently than Lane Departure Warning. The Lane Keep Assist icon is solid amber, Forward Camera Module is actively commanding a torque to Electronic Power Steering. This means that the driver should also feel some feedback from…
• 10166657Sep 17, 2019Body and structure. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Service Engine Soon (SES) Lamp Illuminated, and technician finding DTC U1345 set.
• 10165879Sep 6, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the repair recommendations for misfire in HFV6 re-manufactured engines.
• 10165877Sep 6, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 10165874Sep 5, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technicians may also contact PARTECH and/or the Techline Customer Support Center for additional support.
• 10165868Sep 5, 2019Forward collision avoidance. This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when the FAB has been set to "Alert".
• 10165865Sep 4, 2019Steering. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with additional information on the functionality of Lane Keep Assist. Starting with 2016 model year Lane Keep Assist Regular Production Option Code (UHX) replaced Lane Departure Warning Regular Production Option Code (UFL). Lane Keep Assist is designed to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle from drifting out of a driving lane…
• 10165128Aug 27, 2019Seats. This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for information from the field for a condition of drivers seat track will not adjust forward and/or backwards and becomes seized.
• 10165127Aug 23, 2019Electrical system. This preliminary information bulletin provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
• 10165092Aug 23, 2019Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of an intermittent blank or flickering driver information center (DIC).
• 10165087Aug 23, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information, proper labor operation selection and causal part identification for warranty transactions (U.S. Only).
• 10165083Aug 23, 2019Wheels. This bulletin provides a procedure to clean the back side of the rims and rotors and to correct the customers concern of wheel clicking.
• 10164780Aug 22, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles headrest monitors shutting off intermittently when closing driver door. Dealers should not replace any parts for this concern. Dealers should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
• 10165124Aug 21, 2019Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 10165126Aug 19, 2019Equipment. This bulleting provides Wiring, Terminal and Connector Repair Information including how to determine the Service Part Number in eSI and how to locate the part(s) in the EPC.
• 10165121Aug 15, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
• 10165100Aug 14, 2019Brakes. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a rear brake squeal noise.
• 10165441Aug 13, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. N192218430 - Customer Satisfaction Program. During service, certain vehicles equipped with OnStar (RPO UE1), may have received an incorrect and partially programmed/configured replacement OnStar module. This condition will disable certain OnStar features, including Remote Access (remote start, door lock/unlock, etc.), Connected Access (vehicle diagnostics, dealer maintenance notification, etc.), and Unlimited…
• 10165122Aug 13, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement.
• 10165123Aug 12, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information on Some vehicles may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight movement that is more often seen visually, rather than felt, when viewed from the outside and using the auto-start feature, if equipped.
• 10165079Aug 5, 2019Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.
• 10165082Aug 1, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the axle nuts and washers if a clicking noise is heard on turns from the front.
• 10163883Jul 31, 2019Brakes. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the front brake pads with single shim pad kit to correct a condition of Squeal Noise Originating from Front Brakes During Brake Apply.
• 10163686Jul 30, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
• 10163681Jul 29, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates that when a customer or technician attempts to add a new transmitter to a vehicle following the adding transmitters without Service Programming System procedure the procedure will not complete and a message "Remote Learn Pending" will be displayed on the Driver Information Center. In the past to perform the new transmitter procedure only one previously learned transmitter…
• 10163900Jul 26, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides process information for the (GWM) and (WPC) parts return program.
• 10163909Jul 24, 2019Suspension. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information on noise heard from the rear shock absorber.
• 10163670Jul 19, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates information to diagnose DTC C056D or C056E.
• 10163665Jul 16, 2019Wheels, Vehicle speed control. This Preliminary information communicates direction and examples when diagnosing multiple DTCs, one of which includes U**** Byte 71 DTC.
• 10163659Jul 10, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technicians may also contact Partech and/or the Techline Customer Support Center for additional support.
• 10163658Jul 9, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have oil mixed in with the engine coolant. Technician will need to inspect the oil cooler if equipped for possible leaking into the cooling system through the radiator. If no issue found replace the engine as well as all rubber coolant hoses.
• 10163272Jun 26, 2019Equipment. The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
• 10163268Jun 26, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
• 10163261Jun 26, 2019Fuel system. This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.
• 10163266Jun 25, 2019Equipment, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 10163260Jun 25, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin advises about the possible issues that may occur when using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on gasket sealing surfaces or reused parts.
• 10163193Jun 25, 2019Equipment. This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
• 10162154Jun 24, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the identification process for High Feature V6 camshafts in re-manufactured engines.
• 10163218Jun 21, 2019Brakes. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply grease to the shims on the front brake pads to correct a condition of Squeal Noise Originating from Front Brakes During Brake Apply.
• 10163228Jun 18, 2019Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to locate a possible leak at the receiver dehydrator plug and to only replace the plug if the cause for the customers concern.
• 10162138Jun 18, 2019Fuel system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P2097 or P2099. Technician will need to perform an injector balance or Active Fuel Injector Tester prior to going further. Technician will also need to check for a small leak in the exhaust if published Service…

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