2016 Buick Encore Technical Service Bulletins

1,254 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
• 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
• 11035340Jul 21, 2026Other or unknown. PI to help diagnose A/C concern
• 11030974Apr 1, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
• 11030092Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
• 11030091Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
• 11027601Jan 8, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
• 11025755Nov 20, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 11023091Sep 9, 2025Other or unknown. New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
• 11022084Aug 14, 2025Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
• 11021792Aug 7, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, B3935, C0750, C0755, C0760, C0765, and/or C0775.
• 11019829Jun 18, 2025Other or unknown. This PI communicates a procedure to clean oil leaking from the rain sensor.
• 11019693Jun 9, 2025Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
• 11026104Jun 7, 2025Wheels. This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
• 11026017Jun 5, 2025Engine. This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
• 11019074May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
• 11019073May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
• 11019072May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
• 11024485May 15, 2025Engine. The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
• 11020254May 7, 2025Engine. This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in other states.
• 11019516Apr 17, 2025Suspension, Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
• 11017839Apr 8, 2025Other or unknown. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 11017595Apr 3, 2025Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
• 11017244Mar 31, 2025Electrical 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.
• 11017263Mar 25, 2025Engine. This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to oil in system.
• 11017207Mar 21, 2025Other or unknown, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
• 11017173Mar 21, 2025Steering, Brakes, Fuel system. This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
• 11017016Mar 14, 2025Wheels. This service bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface aluminum wheel bead seats for vehicles that have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss, Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Illuminated, Aluminum Wheel Bead Seat Corrosion.
• 11017031Mar 12, 2025Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
• 11015567Mar 5, 2025Other or unknown. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
• 11016942Mar 4, 2025Engine. This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to oil in system.
• 11015409Feb 25, 2025Suspension, Wheels. This service bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles.
• 11015387Feb 22, 2025Other or unknown. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
• 11015382Feb 20, 2025Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove the paint stain that may present itself under the shipping film.
• 11014455Feb 20, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 11014577Feb 18, 2025Steering. 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.
• 11014563Feb 13, 2025Other or unknown. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 11014230Jan 31, 2025Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system, Wheels, Brakes, Engine. 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.
• 11014171Jan 31, 2025Body and structure, Vehicle speed control. This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
• 11014233Jan 30, 2025Engine. 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.
• 11014170Jan 27, 2025Exterior lighting. This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
• 11013069Jan 9, 2025Transmission and drivetrain, Engine, Electrical system. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 11012929Jan 7, 2025Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 11012930Jan 4, 2025Other or unknown. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 11012690Dec 14, 2024Other or unknown. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for variable diagnostic time allowances on select labor operations (U.S. Only).
• 11011782Dec 7, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2.
• 11011805Dec 6, 2024Other or unknown, Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
• 11011119Dec 4, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealers GM is working on a solution for outdated Apps
• 11011989Nov 27, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
• 11011900Nov 22, 2024Engine. This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.

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