2020 Buick Encore GX Technical Service Bulletins

637 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 Buick Encore GX. 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.

• 10184503Nov 6, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. Thins informational bulletin provides information on Paint-less Dent Repair Process.
• 10184511Nov 5, 2020Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to loss of and/or reduced propulsion and multiple DTCs set.
• 10183211Oct 30, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides information on Improved Oil Filter Gasket Design for Spin-On Oil Filters PF63, PF64 and PF48.
• 10183198Oct 27, 2020Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information and a service procedure for dealers/technicians on OnStar Over the Air Update for TTY / TDD Operation and Continuous Improvement Changes.
• 10182571Oct 27, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer that a customer may comment that the MIL light is illuminated. The technician may find P1098 and/or P26BB set current or history. That this may be caused by a software anomaly, and that GM is currently looking into the issue. It provides testing and related direction based on the results.
• 10183782Oct 23, 2020Electrical system, Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10183126Oct 23, 2020Engine. This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
• 10183208Oct 22, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of All-Wheel Drive Off and/or Service All-Wheel Drive System Messages Displayed in the DIC.
• 10182566Oct 22, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer that if the service AWD (All-Wheel Drive) or AWD (All-Wheel Drive) Off messages are on and there is a history DTC of C15C9 SYM02 set then no repairs are to be made at this time, a software issue was found and Engineering is working on a permanent solution. If the DTC is setting current then published diagnosis needs to be followed.
• 10183779Oct 21, 2020Fuel 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.
• 10182556Oct 16, 2020Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician a diagnostic tip related to a tapping noise from the engine.
• 10183225Oct 14, 2020Equipment. Customer Satisfaction Program - certain vehicles may have been double charged for the remote start at the time of purchase. Dealers are to provide the customer with a reimbursement check in the amount of $300 (leased vehicles have a specific amount which are listed at the end of this bulletin).
• 10182554Oct 14, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer that a customer may comment that the MIL light is illuminated. The technician may find P1098 and/or P26BB set current or history. That this may be caused by a software anomaly, and that GM is currently looking into the issue. It provides testing and related direction based on the results.
• 10183780Oct 9, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration - Customer Concern Not Duplicated (CCND) Labor Operation Numbers.
• 10183221Oct 7, 2020Engine cooling. Emission Recall - General Motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emission recall on certain vehicles with a 1.2L engine (RPO LIH). These vehicles may have received incorrect catalytic converter parts that do not meet all emission system requirements. Dealers are to inspect the catalytic converter and replace if the correct part was not installed.
• 10183791Oct 6, 2020Engine cooling. This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to loss of and/or reduced propulsion and multiple DTCs set.
• 10183219Oct 2, 2020Engine cooling. Emission Recall - General Motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emission recall on certain vehicles with a 1.2L engine (RPO LIH). These vehicles may have received incorrect catalytic converter parts that do not meet all emission system requirements. Dealers are to inspect the catalytic converter.
• 10181724Sep 30, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
• 10181686Sep 29, 2020Engine cooling. This bulletin is to inform dealers that in extreme cold weather, a grille winter cover needs be added during PDI to avoid the customer returning with concerns related to charge air cooler icing.
• 10181675Sep 29, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA) (US dealers only).
• 10181174Sep 29, 2020Engine. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the engine exchange program on vehicles equipped with engine Regular Production Option Code LIH has ended. This engine can now be ordered through the regular General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts process or Product Quality Center process for required dealers.
• 10181691Sep 23, 2020Electrical system, Body and structure. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct customer concerns of Power Liftgate and/or Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Inoperative, No Audio, AWD/ 2WD Light Toggles Randomly, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P0650, P15A1, P159F-00, U0184-00, U0198-00 and/or U1501-00 Set.
• 10181722Sep 21, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Radio Software Version U150 Update.
• 10181656Sep 21, 2020Electrical system. Service Update - Certain vehicles may have condition that a MIL illuminates on the dash and technicians may find one or more following DTC(s) sets: P2B95, P2B08, P2B09, P2B0A, P2B96, P2B00, P2B01, or P2B02. Dealers are required to reprogram the engine control module.
• 10181157Sep 21, 2020Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates information on radio software anamolies and future radio software updates to correct the concern.
• 10181153Sep 21, 2020Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the engine exchange program on vehicles equipped with engine Regular Production Option Code L3T has ended. This engine can now be ordered through the regular General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts process or Product Quality Center process for required dealers.
• 10181659Sep 18, 2020Engine cooling. Stop Delivery. Incorrect emission parts may have been installed on these vehicles.
• 10181695Sep 17, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode On Message Being Displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the Transport Mode message ON and OFF.
• 10181650Sep 16, 2020Brakes. Service Update Bulletin. On certain Buick Encore GX vehicles, the brake system control module may incorrectly calculate the brake pad life percentage values in the pad wear sensor transition areas, causing a ?Replace Soon? or ?Replace Now? message to appear on the driver information center. Dealers are to reprogram the brake system control module.
• 10181646Sep 2, 2020Equipment. Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain vehicles equipped with the Sport Touring (RPO GFC) and the Cold Weather Comfort (RPOY55), may have been double charged for the remote start at the time of purchase. Dealers are to provide the customer with a reimbursement check in the amount of $300.
• 10213750Aug 19, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. Service Update Bulletin. Certain vehicles may have a condition where the camshaft actuator oil control valve (OCV) center bolt could stick or bind. If this were to happen, it could cause a MIL light to illuminate on the dash (Service Engine Soon), setting diagnostic trouble codes (DTC?s) P0011 or P0014, the engine could run rough and have reduced power. Dealers will inspect for these DTC?s that could have been set…
• 10180697Aug 14, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program Information.
• 10180317Aug 14, 2020Tires. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10180315Aug 12, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode On Message Being Displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the Transport Mode message ON and OFF.
• 10180299Aug 5, 2020Equipment. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
• 10180314Aug 3, 2020Engine cooling. This Technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct a customer concern of a Flutter or Boom Noise around 1100 RPM.
• 10207729Jul 24, 2020Engine cooling, Engine. Service Update. Certain vehicles may have a condition where the camshaft actuator oil control valve (OCV) center bolt could stick or bind. If this were to happen, it could cause a MIL light to illuminate on the dash (Service Engine Soon), setting diagnostic trouble codes (DTC?s) P0011 or P0014, the engine could run rough and have reduced power. Dealers will inspect for these DTC?s that could have been set by this…

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