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.

• 10162129Jun 14, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary information communicates information to let dealers know that the sunshade catch is available and not to replace sunroof housing.
• 10162124Jun 13, 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.
• 10163263Jun 11, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims for module reprogramming and not when replacing a module.
• 10163237Jun 10, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians and customers on steam/vapor coming from the front grille or radiator area.
• 10163215Jun 6, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.
• 10162112Jun 4, 2019Interior lighting. This Preliminary information communicates information on the third row dome lamp operation.
• 10162106Jun 3, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2.
• 10161046May 28, 2019Equipment. 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.
• 10161878May 23, 2019Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of an intermittent blank or flickering driver information center (DIC).
• 10161979May 21, 2019Suspension. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information on noise heard from the rear shock absorber.
• 10161932May 21, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
• 10161968May 20, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
• 10161940May 20, 2019Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the radio to correct a condition of Circular Image Distortion in circle icons and Buick Tri-Shield Start-up Screen.
• 10161973May 16, 2019Seats. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field to determine a root cause for a condition of drivers seat track will not adjust forward and/or backwards and becomes seized. This PIE revision adds the Acadia, XT5, Traverse and Enclave Models.
• 10161019May 15, 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".
• 10161018May 15, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates information for terminal concerns at X203
• 10161008May 13, 2019Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary information communicates information to let dealers know that the sunshade catch is available and not to replace sunroof housing.
• 10161906May 9, 2019Tires. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
• 10161929May 8, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information to cover GM's policy on performing GM covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada.
• 10160987May 7, 2019Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission.
• 10160986May 7, 2019Engine. This Preliminary information communicates a diagnostic trail to a likely conclusion for lean codes on these vehicles.
• 10161353May 6, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. N182200470 - Customer Satisfaction - Certain 2018 model year Buick Enclave and LaCrosse vehicles, and 2018 - 2019 model year GMC Terrain vehicles, may have a condition that occurs when the driver places the vehicle in neutral immediately following an auto start from an auto stop condition. The transmission can become stuck in a command that will cause damage to the transmission clutch plates. Reprogram Transmission…
• 10160983May 6, 2019Equipment, Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.
• 10160977May 3, 2019Brakes. This Preliminary information communicates information to diagnose DTC C056D or C056E.
• 10161907May 2, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Dealer Case Management (DCM) and Being Prepared for Contacting U.S. Technical Assistance (TAC).
• 10160704Apr 30, 2019Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information on a rattle, tick, or knock type noise. Any drivability concerns they should be addressed prior to the following diagnostic progression. A sound file or video with sound of the noise needs to be made prior to dis-assembly to help isolate to one area in the engine. There are four different steps to diagnosis the concern. This communication was updated…
• 10160116Apr 30, 2019Wheels, Suspension. This technical bulletin provides procedures for How to Determine if Wheel to Rotor Interface Click Noise is Present to correct conditions of Clicking Noise from Front of Vehicle with Wheels Straight Ahead on Acceleration Tip In/Tip Out or While Turning at Low Speeds due to torque requirements.
• 10160111Apr 30, 2019Electrical system. This informational bulletin explains where to locate the trailer brake controller blunt ends on the instrument panel wiring harness.
• 10160086Apr 26, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information and operating tips for the hands free lift gate.
• 10160691Apr 25, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates information to diagnose DTC C056D or C056E.
• 10160690Apr 24, 2019Fuel system, Engine. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer an issue where the vehicle's engine may crank over unprompted and not start afterward. This is the result of hooking up the Active Fuel Injector Tool incorrectly on vehicles equipped with a direct fuel injection system. This Preliminary information instructs the dealer of a repair kit they received that will prevent this issue when installed correctly.
• 10160682Apr 23, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
• 10160669Apr 15, 2019Exterior lighting. This Preliminary information communicates information for Intellibeam headlamp inoperative and to inspect the low speed data line.
• 10160639Apr 8, 2019Engine. This Preliminary information communicates the identification process for High Feature V6 camshafts in re-manufactured engines.
• 10160633Apr 2, 2019Engine, Electrical 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.
• 10160135Apr 1, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
• 10160132Apr 1, 2019Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10158864Mar 26, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm.
• 10158786Mar 26, 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.
• 10158859Mar 25, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on interior cleaning products and what is offered to clean the interiors of GM vehicles.
• 10158855Mar 25, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the dealership with how to prep a vehicle for delivery to the customer to aid in higher CSi scores.
• 10158867Mar 22, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
• 10158861Mar 22, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
• 10158857Mar 22, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for the dealer technician to gather as much information to help aid Engineers by completely filling out requested reports.
• 10158825Mar 19, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This technical bulletin proves a procedure to update the rear infotainment monitors if found the cause of the audio concerns.
• 10156939Mar 19, 2019Equipment. 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.
• 10156938Mar 19, 2019Engine, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information on a rattle, tick, or knock type noise. Any drivability concerns they should be addressed prior to the following diagnostic progression. A sound file or video with sound of the noise needs to be made prior to dis-assembly to help isolate to one area in the engine. There are four different steps to diagnosis the concern. This communication was updated…
• 10158863Mar 15, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new replacement fasteners with "conductive finish".
• 10158868Mar 14, 2019Engine cooling, Equipment. This engineering information PI ends the need for information from the field for areas to look for oil leak.
• 10158862Mar 14, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before sold (prepping) to the customer.

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