2013 Buick Encore Technical Service Bulletins

1,628 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Buick Encore. 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.

• 10064004Nov 1, 2013Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10064003Nov 1, 2013Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10054243Nov 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. General motors: the windows, front and rear, would bind, poor fit, misalignment, makes rattle or squeaking noises, moves slowly and is inoperative. Model 2008-2014 vehicles and trucks.
• 10112430Oct 29, 2013Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a rear brake noise that occurs first brake apply when backing up but can also occur in drive. Technician will install damper P/N 13343688 and bolt P/N 13343686 in place of the rear upper caliper mounting bolts.
• 10112421Oct 23, 2013Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a rear brake noise that occurs first brake apply when backing up but can also occur in drive. Technician will install damper P/N 13343688 and bolt P/N 13343686 in place of the rear upper caliper mounting bolts.
• 10112418Oct 21, 2013Exterior lighting, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have brake lights remain on with the vehicle off and parked and/or the vehicle battery goes dead. Technician will need to inspect for aftermarket parts.
• 10112399Oct 8, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down, remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle.
• 10114216Oct 4, 2013Equipment. 13292 - Emissions Recall. Vehicles were built with an incorrect heated oxygen sensor. This may affect emissions or drivability over the long term. Dealers are to replace the heated oxygen sensor.
• 10112388Oct 4, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D-37 history in the Vehicle Communication Interface Module or telematics communication interface control module. Engineering has determined that this code will only display in history on the scan tool and will not cause issues with OnStar system operation.
• 10060056Oct 4, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10112387Oct 3, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. If the Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D has a sym 37 set please refer to the latest version of PIC5492.
• 10252860Oct 1, 2013Brakes. Rear Brake Noise On First Apply.
• 10246786Oct 1, 2013Engine cooling. Product Emission Recall - Incorrrect Heated Oxygen Senfsor Installed
• 10246632Oct 1, 2013Equipment. PAC Courtesy Transportation Assistance Program
• 10246618Oct 1, 2013Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10245756Oct 1, 2013Equipment. Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing (Follow Procedure as Outlined Below)
• 10070278Oct 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10064005Oct 1, 2013Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10053945Oct 1, 2013Engine. Buick: see document search button for owner letter. Heated oxygen sensor was installed, incorrectly, at time of manufactured and will affect emissions or driveability over long term, for some vehicles. Model 2013 encore.
• 10053904Oct 1, 2013Equipment. Gm: some vehicles may experience a condition in which the brake lights remain when the vehicle is off and parked. The battery may also go dead. Make/models also included: buick encore/lacrosse/regal model year 2014, cadillac srx/xts model year 2014, chevrolet equinox/silverado 1500/trax model year 2014, and gmc sierra/terrain model year 2014.
• 10113256Sep 18, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down, remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle.
• 10113229Sep 4, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Human Machine Interface, Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, display, and Media Disc Players are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10113227Sep 3, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.
• 10250085Sep 1, 2013Seat belts. Seat Belt Extender Availability
• 10247683Sep 1, 2013Equipment. Navigation Radio, Radio, and Integrated Center Stack.
• 10246572Sep 1, 2013Seat belts. Seat Belt Extender Availability
• 10245322Sep 1, 2013Equipment. Navigation Radio, Radio, and Integrated Center Stack.
• 10071546Sep 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10053929Sep 1, 2013Engine. Buick/chevrolet: on certain vehicles, the check engine light comes on with dtc p1101 set. Model 2011-2013 cruze, sonic, trax, 2013 encore.
• 10113509Aug 30, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM).
• 10113502Aug 26, 2013Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling, Electrical system…. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
• 10113501Aug 26, 2013Engine cooling. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on water pump replacement.
• 10113496Aug 20, 2013Engine cooling. This preliminary information bulletin provides information for replacement oil pressure switches.
• 10113199Aug 20, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the OnStar system will not connect. Technician should record module info per the latest version of PIC4310 and contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10113494Aug 19, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on close-coupled converter and engine replacement.
• 10113492Aug 15, 2013Seat belts. This informational bulletin provides information on availability for the seat belt extender.
• 10113488Aug 8, 2013Engine cooling. This preliminary information bulletin provides information for the low oil pressure light on at a idle in which may be caused by oil pressure being bled off due to debris in the oil drain check valve and/or a smashed oil filter.
• 10113182Aug 7, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the Samsung Galaxy S III will lose connection to the vehicle or does not connect to the vehicle. Customer can update the phone with the latest Android system software which begins with Android 4.4 version.
• 10113483Aug 5, 2013Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information new tire warranty program and global warranty management submission information.
• 10113178Aug 5, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressively applying the throttle, or after making a hard stop followed by an aggressive throttle.
• 10253614Aug 1, 2013Engine cooling. Engine Rattle/Knock Noise, Loose or Broken Front CrankshaFT.
• 10113170Aug 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressively applying the throttle, or after making a hard stop followed by an aggressive throttle.
• 10073401Aug 1, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073176Aug 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071545Aug 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10053203Aug 1, 2013Electrical system. Gm: procedure repair. There may be loose or bent terminals in the ip fuse block. Also included buick encore, chevrolet sonic, chevrolet trax (only canada). Model year 2014.
• 10130600Jul 31, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to diagnose and replace the PCV pipe to remove the check engine light from being on.
• 10130597Jul 30, 2013Engine cooling. This preliminary information bulletin provides information that reveal a loose or broken bolt from the crankshaft pulley causing a rattle or knock noise.
• 10130595Jul 29, 2013Body and structure. This preliminary information bulletin provides information for exterior rough finish/dull appearance.
• 10113152Jul 29, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have loose terminals in the Instrument Panel Fuse Block and is seeking direction since Service Information Indicates the terminals are not serviceable. Technician can be replace the terminal using Terminal 2-964284-1 which can be found in the J38125 Terminal Kit and is in Lear Tray 25.

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