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.

• 11000576May 7, 2024Other or unknown. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
• 11000599May 6, 2024Wheels. This service bulletin provides information for cleaning brake dust off of aluminum or chrome wheels.
• 11000550May 3, 2024Body and structure, Brakes, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Other or…. This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
• 11000549May 3, 2024Wheels. This service bulletin provides information on GM Canada New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program for Original Equipment (OE) Tires and PDI installed Limited Production Option (LPO) Tires.
• 11000363May 3, 2024Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides diagnostic information/procedures to aid the service technician in diagnosing 9T45/50/60 automatic transmissions with low mileage and DTCs current or history related to the control solenoids and valves.
• 11000575May 2, 2024Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration – Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
• 11000163May 1, 2024Other or unknown. This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
• 11000158May 1, 2024Other or unknown, Seats. This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
• 11000164Apr 30, 2024Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand time at the dealerships.
• 11000162Apr 30, 2024Electrical system. The intent of this service 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.
• 11000160Apr 30, 2024Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
• 11000157Apr 26, 2024Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Over The Air (OTA) and In Market Enhancement (IME) FAQs.
• 11000120Apr 26, 2024Other or unknown, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on the process to disable and enable passive unlocking.
• 11000119Apr 26, 2024Transmission and drivetrain, Suspension, Engine. This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
• 11000154Apr 25, 2024Exterior lighting. This service bulletin provides information on dark spots in the headlamp pattern when the vehicle is pulled up to a wall or garage.
• 10253770Apr 18, 2024Wheels. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
• 10254014Apr 16, 2024Equipment, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand time at the dealerships.
• 10253527Apr 10, 2024Equipment, Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10253529Apr 8, 2024Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides service procedure information to correct a customer concern of Shift to Park Displayed on DIC When Vehicle is in- Park, No Start - DTC B000A Set.
• 10253526Apr 8, 2024Equipment, Wheels. This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.
• 10252735Mar 28, 2024Electrical system. This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
• 10253111Mar 26, 2024Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates a vehicle may come to the dealer with a complaint of no start, stalling, rough idle, no acceleration, loss of power, erratic shifting, fuel gauge inoperative, MIL illuminated with various codes stored. Technicians are directed to replace the K111FPDCM if any of these conditions can be validated and code P023F or P129F is found.
• 10252774Mar 26, 2024Equipment, Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10252824Mar 25, 2024Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This service bulletin advises the technician to replace valve body first to determine if that is the issue for and if not, to inspect internal parts of transmission for any signs of abnormal wear to correct customer concerns of Loss of Forward gear, slipping, MIL.
• 10253104Mar 22, 2024Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates to dealer that GM is aware of the issue and is working on a resolution.
• 10253098Mar 21, 2024Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates a vehicle may come to the dealer with a complaint of no start, stalling, rough idle, no acceleration, loss of power, erratic shifting, fuel gauge inoperative, MIL illuminated with various codes stored. Technicians are directed to replace the K111FPDCM if any of these conditions can be validated.
• 10252126Mar 21, 2024Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on submitting quality Photos of Various Vehicle Concerns to the GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
• 10252123Mar 20, 2024Electrical system, Equipment. This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concerns of Radio Software issues.
• 10251923Mar 15, 2024Electrical system, Engine cooling. This bulletin provides a procedure to test the turbo wastegate regulator valve before replacing the turbo for a possible rattle and/or code concern.
• 10251615Mar 14, 2024Engine cooling, Electrical system. Emission Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may not clear the permanent status of DTC P0521 (Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Performance). If the ECM had previously set a DTC P0521 and the permanent status is not properly cleared, the vehicle may not pass certain Emissions Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) tests. Dealers are to…
• 10251890Mar 13, 2024Engine cooling. This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
• 10251907Mar 11, 2024Engine cooling. This bulletin provides a procedure to test the turbo wastegate regulator valve before replacing the turbo for a possible rattle and/or code concern.
• 10251888Mar 11, 2024Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 10251889Mar 10, 2024Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
• 10253071Mar 7, 2024Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates a vehicle may come to the dealer with a complaint of no start, stalling, rough idle, no acceleration, loss of power, erratic shifting, fuel gauge inoperative, MIL illuminated with various codes stored. Technicians are directed to replace the K111FPDCM if any of these conditions can be validated.
• 10251635Mar 4, 2024Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on All hazmat parts being returned to the Warranty Parts Center (WPC) must be shipped using Central Transport. Hazardous materials should never be sent by air transportation to the WPC.
• 10251513Mar 1, 2024Other or unknown. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
• 10251364Feb 27, 2024Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides service procedure information to correct a customer concern of Shift to Park Displayed on DIC When Vehicle is in- Park, No Start - DTC B000A Set.
• 10251359Feb 27, 2024Equipment, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Service All-Wheel Drive System Messages Displayed with Rear Drive Motor DTC C0095 Set.
• 10251350Feb 27, 2024Electrical system, Equipment, Wheels, Brakes, Body 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 with Possible DTCs.
• 10251351Feb 26, 2024Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct a customer concern of Loss of and/or Reduced Propulsion.
• 10251714Feb 23, 2024Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates a vehicle may come to the dealer with a complaint of no start, stalling, rough idle, no acceleration, loss of power, erratic shifting, fuel gauge inoperative, MIL illuminated with various codes stored. Technicians are directed to replace the K111FPDCM if any of these conditions can be validated.
• 10250775Feb 22, 2024Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
• 10250572Feb 13, 2024Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides information on normal engine characteristics/noise produced by the LIH engine.
• 10250505Feb 7, 2024Fuel system, Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
• 10250503Feb 7, 2024Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
• 10250347Feb 2, 2024Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. 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.
• 10250276Jan 30, 2024Equipment, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information on the EL-52800 Diagnostic & Charge Battery Station (DCBS) – FAQs.
• 10250272Jan 30, 2024Engine cooling, Equipment. This service bulletin provides a information and diagnostic steps/tips for vehicles that are slow to heat up in cold temperatures.
• 10250278Jan 29, 2024Electrical system, Equipment. This service bulletin assists technicians in setting up PicoScope hardware/software to monitor CAN bus traffic (voltage patterns) to aid Technical Assistance (TAC) and Field Service Engineers (FSEs) in diagnosing electrical issues present on network communication circuits.

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