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.

• 10113086May 10, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the park assist chime is going constantly after taking the vehicle out of park and will stop when driving above 5 miles per hour or when put back in to Park. Technician should inspect the front License Plate. Technician will remove the plate and evaluate, if the concern is gone, inspect the plate for being bent.
• 10139032May 8, 2013Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision to update the model information and information under Oil Pump Assembly.
• 10139027May 7, 2013Body and structure, Equipment. This informational bulletin is a revision for 11-00-89-007B to add the 2014 model year and update the Labor Operation List.
• 10113080May 7, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a service repair tip about using caution during service procedures involving plastic components. Technicians will need to take special precautions when servicing today?s engines to avoid damage to these components.
• 10139025May 6, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin is a revision for 07-00-89-037E to add the 2014 model year and to update the labor operation under Courtesy Transportation Warranty Transaction Submission.
• 10139024May 6, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin is a revision for 09-00-89-016B to add the 2014 model year and update the labor operation.
• 10139021May 3, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 03-08-48-006I to add model years and update parts information.
• 10113074May 2, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that after replacing the Instrument Panel Cluster the exchange center is unable to program the actual mileage on the odometer or the actual mileage is unknown. Dealer will need to follow dealer to the General Motors service policies and procedures manual section 3.2.4 odometer servicing.
• 10247715May 1, 2013Other or unknown, Equipment. Terminal Test Probe And Replacement Terminal.
• 10247702May 1, 2013Electrical system. Intermittent No Crank When Ignition Key Is Turned To The Crank.
• 10247060May 1, 2013Electrical system. Terminal Test Probe And Replacement Terminal.
• 10246617May 1, 2013Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10246595May 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Change in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission
• 10245907May 1, 2013Suspension. GM TAC Support of Vehicle Vibration Complaints.
• 10245341May 1, 2013Electrical system. Intermittent No Crank When Ignition Key Is Turned To The Crank.
• 10071632May 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10064076May 1, 2013Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10064071May 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063205May 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10130660Apr 30, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On, DTC P2096 Set Concern.
• 10130652Apr 25, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides Warranty Administration - New Labor Codes information.
• 10114149Apr 25, 2013Equipment. 13109 - Customer Satisfaction Program. The rear blocking clips on the driver's seat may be missing. Without these clips, the seat may travel rearward beyond its intended design. Dealers will inspect for the presence of the blocking clips, and install them if they are missing.
• 10061052Apr 25, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060442Apr 25, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10130643Apr 19, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 11-08-49-001E to add the 2014 model year.
• 10112993Apr 19, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank. Dealer will ensure the customer is fully extending the key.
• 10112991Apr 19, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of diagnostic instructions to take when the key will not fold into the fob or will not stay in the folded position. The technician may comment that the key in the fob will not fold close or stay latched closed. Damage to the folding mechanism could result from storing the key in the door lock cylinder and accidently bumping or making…
• 10112988Apr 19, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have at times the XM Traffic or Weather for the local area takes several minutes to update and may read "NO DATA" or "UPDATING" during that time. Technician should be advised that Traffic and Weather data from local reporting stations and then send the updated info process may take up to 24 minutes.
• 10130640Apr 17, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides Tips on Front Cover Oil Leak Condition.
• 10112979Apr 17, 2013Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Brake Assist message may be displayed on the Driver Information Center. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code C025E sym 5A. Technician will remove and inspect the connector from the Auxiliary brake assist Vacuum pump motor and inspect the terminals, if no concerns are found to fully seat the…
• 10112972Apr 16, 2013Electrical system, Steering. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some customers may comment that when returning to the vehicle the ignition key requires high effort or may not turn from the lock position. Technician should be advised that this model is equipped with a steering column lock. If the vehicle is turned off with the steering wheel turned it may rotate back against the steering lock…
• 10130631Apr 15, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 03-06-03-003B to add the 2010-2014 model years, update the Attention statement, change the terms Claim Type B to Claim Type ZPTI, GM Dealer to GM Service Agent, Repair Order to Job Card, Warranty Claim to Warranty Transaction, and to update the Procedure Information for submitting Vehicle Repairs from WINS to Global Warranty Management (GWM).
• 10112968Apr 15, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that the special tool EN-6009 will need to be used to remover and install the ignition module.
• 10130630Apr 11, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin is to make you familiar with 2013 Buick Encore's features & describe the action your Service Depatment Personel will need to take to ensure your dealership is able to fully service this vehicle.
• 10130627Apr 11, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 99-04-20-002G to add 2013-2014 model years.
• 10112963Apr 10, 2013Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that During a Pre-Delivery Inspection the dealer may find the "Service Front Camera" Message displayed in the drivers information center. Technician should ensure that Transport Mode is turned off.
• 10130619Apr 8, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 10-00-89-017Z to include updated information.
• 10112956Apr 4, 2013Steering, Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some customers may comment that when returning to the vehicle the ignition key requires high effort or may not turn from the lock position. Technician should be advised that this model is equipped with a steering column lock. If the vehicle is turned off with the steering wheel turned it may rotate back against the steering lock…
• 10060428Apr 4, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10112954Apr 3, 2013Fuel system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have that the fuel gauge is operational but will not go past 7/8 full after filling the gas tank. Technician will need to remove the Fuel Tank and inspect for the float arm contacting the plastic evaporative vent tube inside the fuel tank, reposition and secure the tube away from the level sender using a zip tie.
• 10250081Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Information on Driveline Clunk Noise
• 10247719Apr 1, 2013Other or unknown, Electrical system. Intermittent Remote Keyless Entry Inoperative.
• 10247064Apr 1, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. Intermittent Remote Keyless Entry Inoperative.
• 10247051Apr 1, 2013Electrical system, Steering. Information On Steering Column Lock And Ignition Switch Hard To Rotate From The Lock Position.
• 10247050Apr 1, 2013Steering, Electrical system. Information On Steering Column Lock And Ignition Switch Hard To Rotate From The Lock Position.
• 10246722Apr 1, 2013Seats. CSP-Driver's Seat Rear Blocking Clips May be Missing (Equipped with Driver 's 6-way power seat (AG9) and without Memory seat feature (AAG)
• 10246718Apr 1, 2013Steering. PSR-Steering Wheel Fastener Inspection
• 10246626Apr 1, 2013Equipment. New Global Labor Codes
• 10246616Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10246615Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues

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