2021 Buick Encore GX Technical Service Bulletins

675 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 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.

• 10200183Jun 16, 2021Equipment. Service Update - Radio Software Update (OTA) - Certain 2021 model year vehicles listed above, with an infotainment system, may have a condition where the infotainment system screen will appear black with no audio and no chime at key on during cold temperature conditions. Dealers are to verify radio software level and update if necessary.
• 10200160Jun 15, 2021Vehicle speed control, Lane departure. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to the Lane Keep Assist and/or Adaptive Cruise Control being Inoperative.
• 10200154Jun 15, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
• 10200137Jun 10, 2021Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information to inform dealership personnel about Law Enforcement and Government vehicles that request to disable or enable content.
• 10200152Jun 7, 2021Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
• 10200153Jun 3, 2021Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on GM Accessories ? Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
• 10200089May 27, 2021Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 10199281May 25, 2021Fuel system. This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
• 10198890May 25, 2021Electrical system. This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
• 10199235May 21, 2021Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
• 10198844May 21, 2021Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
• 10199247May 20, 2021Electrical system, Exterior lighting. This service bulletin provides a procedure to locate and fix a possible leak in the roof area due to missing sealant to correct customer concerns of Various Electrical Issues, No Start, Stall, Brake Lamp Not Off, Radio Inoperative, Remote Key Inoperative, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated with Possible DTCs.
• 10198856May 20, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides a procedure to locate and fix a possible leak in the roof area due to missing sealant to correct customer concerns of Various Electrical Issues, No Start, Stall, Brake Lamp Not Off, Radio Inoperative, Remote Key Inoperative, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated with Possible DTCs.
• 10200090May 17, 2021Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
• 10200088May 17, 2021Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 10197299May 17, 2021Electrical system, Steering. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer if there is a Service Power Steering message illuminated on Driver Information Center (DIC). There will be no driveability or steering related issues other than the message. Upon a GDS2 scan check DTC C0051 SYM58 (Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Performance) will be stored in the K43 Power Steering Control Module. If there are no driveability or steering issues as…
• 10199234May 12, 2021Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on the process to disable and enable passive unlocking.
• 10198843May 12, 2021Latches, locks and linkages. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on the process to disable and enable passive unlocking.
• 10199253May 7, 2021Electrical system. This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Possible Crank No Start or Extended Crank with DTC P12A6.
• 10198862May 7, 2021Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Possible Crank No Start or Extended Crank with DTC P12A6.
• 10199249May 6, 2021Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10198858May 6, 2021Tires. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10197318May 6, 2021Engine cooling. Emission Recall. Certain vehicles with a 1.2L engine (RPO LIH) 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.
• 10199238May 3, 2021Engine, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
• 10198847May 3, 2021Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
• 10194079Apr 30, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. This Warranty Admin service 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 for Canadian Dealers only.
• 10194114Apr 23, 2021Equipment. This service bulletin provides information regarding Witness Marks from Panel Adjustments Made During Manufacturing and that it is considered a normal condition.
• 10194099Apr 23, 2021Vehicle speed control. This informational bulletin provides information to provide dealership personal the guidelines for determining warranty or non-warranty for side door window glass replacement due to scratches to avoid unnecessary debit.
• 10194090Apr 23, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Possible Crank No Start or Extended Crank with DTC P12A6.
• 10195126Apr 22, 2021Engine. This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
• 10194101Apr 16, 2021Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information requirements applicable to key fob replacement under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty or under a Replacement Parts Warranty on 2017-2022 and newer model year vehicles with RPO ATH and AVJ (U.S. Only).
• 10195154Apr 15, 2021Electrical system, Steering. This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for further information from the field in regards to a Service Power Steering Message Illuminated on Driver Information Center (DIC), DTC C0051 58 Set.
• 10194108Apr 14, 2021Exterior lighting. This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P146F Set.
• 10194081Apr 13, 2021Equipment. This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
• 10195128Apr 9, 2021Suspension. This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
• 10194082Apr 7, 2021Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information, proper labor operation selection and causal part identification for warranty transactions (U.S. Only).
• 10195149Apr 6, 2021Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on Enhancing Field Product Reports with Digital Pictures.
• 10195127Apr 6, 2021Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10193432Apr 6, 2021Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates to dealer that if a P146F is setting intermittently that engineering is working on a calibration and no repairs are to be competed at this time.
• 10195153Apr 1, 2021Steering, Electrical system. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards a Service Power Steering Message Illuminated on Driver Information Center (DIC), DTC C0051 58 Set.
• 10190443Mar 31, 2021Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates a condition where the radio may display a :connection not availale, please call OnStar agent". This bulletin advises that Engineering is working on a software solution that will prevent the message from displaying when listening to non-SXM sources, but still allow the message to display when a loss of connectivity exists and the user is attempting to play Sirius XM.
• 10191226Mar 30, 2021Equipment. This service bulletin provides repair information for Radio Software Version V155 Update.
• 10191191Mar 30, 2021Equipment. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
• 10191192Mar 29, 2021Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
• 10190430Mar 26, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician a service Diagnostic / Repair tip to avoid causing the crankshaft sprocket to disengage from the crankshaft during crankshaft balancer or cam drive system component related service procedures.
• 10190426Mar 25, 2021Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates and issue with the memory seat module waking up the low speed GM lan bus and causing a battery draw.
• 10192031Mar 22, 2021Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information for dealers on Using EL-52545 When Diagnosing PEPs Transmitter Key Fobs (North America ONLY).
• 10191250Mar 19, 2021Equipment. This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to a Service Power Steering Message Illuminated On Driver Information Center (DIC), DTC C0051 Set.
• 10191249Mar 19, 2021Lane departure, Vehicle speed control. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to the Lane Keep Assist and/or Adaptive Cruise Control being Inoperative.
• 10192034Mar 17, 2021Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information requirements applicable to key fob replacement under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty or under a Replacement Parts Warranty on 2021 and newer model year vehicles with RPO ATH (U.S. Only).

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