2021 Buick Encore GXService bulletins
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.
- 10191233Mar 17, 2021Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
- 10191199Mar 16, 2021Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides a information and diagnostic steps/tips for vehicles that are slow to heat up in cold temperatures.
- 10191194Mar 15, 2021Electrical system. This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct a customer concern of start/stop inoperative, MIL illuminated w/DTC P2797.
- 10190400Mar 12, 2021Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer that if they find the battery in the fob is low in charge to replace the fob assembly and open it to assess the battery.
- 10191232Mar 11, 2021Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
- 10191207Mar 11, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management.
- 10191200Mar 11, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 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.
- 10191217Mar 9, 2021Equipment. 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.
- 10191206Mar 9, 2021Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 10190396Mar 9, 2021Engine 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 removal.
- 10191163Mar 8, 2021Steering. This service 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.
- 10191204Mar 5, 2021Body and structure. 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.
- 10190766Mar 5, 2021Exterior lighting, Transmission and drivetrain, Air bags. Service Update. On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the clutch spring retaining ring may not be fully seated. Vehicles with this condition may set DTC Code P0747 and the MIL light (malfunction indicator light) will illuminate. This typically occurs at low mileage. Dealers will inspect the transmission by following the procedure and if it fails, the transmission will be replaced.
- 10188403Jan 29, 2021Suspension, Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10188401Jan 29, 2021Body and structure, Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on accessory all-weather floor liners and flat mats warped or misshapen.
- 10187745Jan 22, 2021Engine. 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.
- 10187758Jan 20, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This service bulletin provides a procedure to locate and fix a possible leak in the roof area due to missing sealant.
- 10187768Jan 12, 2021Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides information explaining possible normal CVT automatic transmission performance.
- 10187225Jan 12, 2021Exterior lighting, Air bags. Service Update. On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the clutch spring retaining ring may not be fully seated. Vehicles with this condition may set DTC Code P0747 and the MIL light (malfunction indicator light) will illuminate. This typically occurs at low mileage. Dealers are to perform the inspection procedure contained within this bulletin.
- 10187429Dec 23, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides V152 radio software update information to correct customer concerns of various software issues.
- 10187379Dec 23, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
- 10187202Dec 23, 2020Back-over prevention (rear camera). This Preliminary information communicates A list of software concerns and advises that engineering is working on a resolution. This PI will be changed to a bulletin once the Software is released.
- 10186102Dec 23, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This service bulletin provides V152 radio software update information to correct customer concerns of various software issues.
- 10186065Dec 23, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
- 10185751Dec 23, 2020Back-over prevention (rear camera). This Preliminary information communicates A list of software concerns and advises that engineering is working on a resolution. This PI will be changed to a bulletin once the Software is released.
- 10187201Dec 22, 2020Back-over prevention (rear camera). This Preliminary information communicates A list of software concerns and advises that engineering is working on a resolution. This PI will be changed to a bulletin once the Software is released.
- 10185750Dec 22, 2020Back-over prevention (rear camera). This Preliminary information communicates A list of software concerns and advises that engineering is working on a resolution. This PI will be changed to a bulletin once the Software is released.
- 10187428Dec 17, 2020Equipment. This service bulletin provides information to aid a dealer/customer concern of Radio Unwanted Phantom Touch or Non-Responsive to Touch After Cleaning/Disinfecting Radio Display.
- 10186101Dec 17, 2020Equipment. This service bulletin provides information to aid a dealer/customer concern of Radio Unwanted Phantom Touch or Non-Responsive to Touch After Cleaning/Disinfecting Radio Display.
- 10187625Dec 16, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 10186104Dec 16, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 10187392Dec 11, 2020Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides information on normal engine characteristics/noise produced by the LIH engine.
- 10187388Dec 11, 2020Brakes. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on a normal characteristic of Brake Pedal - Excessive Click Noise with Slight Press of the Brake Pedal.
- 10186078Dec 11, 2020Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides information on normal engine characteristics/noise produced by the LIH engine.
- 10186074Dec 11, 2020Equipment, Brakes. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on a normal characteristic of Brake Pedal - Excessive Click Noise with Slight Press of the Brake Pedal.
- 10187627Dec 8, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 10187168Dec 8, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication requests information from the technician about vehicles that may have Bluetooth or phone projection issues. Dealer should request as much information from the customer on the concern as possible and fill in the questionaire.
- 10186106Dec 8, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 10185717Dec 8, 2020Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication requests information from the technician about vehicles that may have Bluetooth or phone projection issues. Dealer should request as much information from the customer on the concern as possible and fill in the questionaire.
- 10187394Dec 4, 2020Tires. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
- 10186080Dec 4, 2020Tires. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
- 10187626Dec 1, 2020Equipment. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration ? Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
- 10187390Dec 1, 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.
- 10186105Dec 1, 2020Equipment. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration ? Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
- 10186076Dec 1, 2020Equipment. 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.
- 10184480Nov 25, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for variable diagnostic time allowances on select labor operations (U.S. Only).
- 10184501Nov 19, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
- 10184125Nov 18, 2020Fuel system, Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician information related to a potential fuel leak from the engine fuel rail.
- 10184119Nov 17, 2020Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a no start condition due crank sensor damage caused by increased crankcase pressure.
- 10184499Nov 12, 2020Equipment, Wheels. This service bulletin provides information on Chemical Staining, Pitting, Corrosion and/or Spotted Appearance of Chromed Aluminum Wheels.
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.