2016 Buick Encore Technical Service Bulletins

1,253 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.

• 10141345May 4, 2018Engine, Fuel system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a rough idle or misfire. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0300 set in the Engine Control Module. Technician will need to utilize engine controls schematics to compare the Fuel Injector Control Circuit wire colors to determine if the wires are reversed. If this concern is found, inspect the…
• 10137599Apr 27, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Audio Volume Stuck High or Low with No DTCs and that this is a normal characteristic.
• 10137579Apr 27, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin advises the technician to replace the rear diff carrier if heavy corrosion caused noise, cracking and/or leaking to correct the customers concerns.
• 10137527Apr 27, 2018Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0171 and or P1101 set. Technician will need to inspect the Air Cleaner Housing. If the air cleaner housing does not have the correct content for the engine application as shown, dealer is instructed to replace the Air Cleaner…
• 10137559Apr 25, 2018Equipment. This bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries.
• 10137556Apr 20, 2018Electrical system. This informational bulletin explains to the dealer how to cover a possible customers mistake when a fuse has been blown.
• 10137589Apr 19, 2018Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
• 10137562Apr 13, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This PI bulletin provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and they are normal characteristic.
• 10137568Apr 12, 2018Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the CAC if it freezes in cold weather conditions causing engine power concerns.
• 10137558Apr 9, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
• 10137554Apr 9, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
• 10137560Apr 6, 2018Body and structure. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
• 10137490Apr 6, 2018Back-over prevention (rear camera). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the rear view camera options on the vehicles equipped with rear view camera. The rear view camera brightness can be adjusted on some models while the transmission is in reverse and using the Menu or Select button. To turn off or on the guidelines in the rear view camera, use the radio display Config icon then Display, then the…
• 10137537Apr 4, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formally known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
• 10137480Apr 4, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install a PCV heater and a front fascia blocker to correct the turbo charger system from freezing causing cold weather performance issues.
• 10137557Apr 3, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on policies regarding a Product Assistance Claim (PAC) within the Courtesy Transportation Assistance Program.
• 10137399Mar 29, 2018Seats, Latches, locks and linkages. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of the rear 60% seatback locked in the down position when folded, and will not return to upright position.
• 10137383Mar 28, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
• 10137386Mar 27, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides information on Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the transport mode message on and off.
• 10137381Mar 26, 2018Tires. This bulletin contains information for the new tires that the vehicle is equipped with and that they are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the New Vehicle Warranty (in Canada, the Base Warranty Coverage). For vehicles within this warranty period, defective tires will be replaced on a pro rata adjustment basis according to the published distance-based schedule.
• 10137380Mar 16, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on properly eliminating unwanted odors in vehicles.
• 10137185Mar 13, 2018Engine, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have excessive oil consumption, blue smoke from the exhaust, or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician should inspect the PVC orifice for leaking oil or drawing a vacuum at idle. If the PCV orifice external port is leaking oil or vacuum, replace the camshaft cover assembly.
• 10137385Mar 9, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin was created to inform that any accessories that are installed from the GM factory will be covered under the standard vehicle warranty and dealer installed accessories will be covered for a full year (12 months).
• 10137301Mar 8, 2018Engine, Equipment. This Bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear that require repair and not engine replacement.
• 10137176Mar 8, 2018Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may be running rough with a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. The technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0300 set. The technician will need to perform engine compression and leakage Testing in Service Information.
• 10137382Mar 7, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the dealership with how to prep a vehicle for delivery to the customer to aid in higher CSi scores.
• 10137402Mar 5, 2018Equipment. This Technical Bulletin describes how to avoid the A/C System from turning on when the vehicle is started and states that this a normal characteristic of the vehicle.
• 10137297Mar 1, 2018Wheels, Brakes. This informational bulletin provides information for cleaning brake dust off of aluminum or chrome wheels.
• 10137375Feb 28, 2018Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to properly reprogram an onstar module to correct a condition of Red LED, No WiFi Operation, and/or Limited OnStar® Module Functionality After OnStar Module Replacement for Another Condition.
• 10137373Feb 27, 2018Engine cooling, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers and technicians about the 1.4L turbocharged engine use two different suppliers for the oil filter housing which results in two different filters being used.
• 10137343Feb 27, 2018Engine. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-06-04-015B (Vehicles Sitting Outside on Dealer Lots for Extended Periods with Hard Start/No Start Condition) to add the 2015-2018 model years.
• 10137283Feb 27, 2018Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This Bulletin provides guidelines 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.
• 10129901Feb 27, 2018Steering, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the Media Oriented Systems Transport Bus Diagnostic Tool Kit (EL-51578) has been released to help diagnose any of the Media Oriented Systems Transport bus concerns. The kit contains header connectors that are installed to bypass Media Oriented Systems Transport bus modules. The bypass connector also contains a terminal for…
• 10137333Feb 16, 2018Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin advises the technician to replace the rear diff carrier if heavy corrosion caused noise, cracking and/or leaking to correct the customers concerns.
• 10137282Feb 16, 2018Brakes. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the rear brake pads to correct a condition of a noise in the rear brake pads at first apply due to an internal concern regarding the pads that were initially installed on the vehicle.
• 10137344Feb 15, 2018Electrical system, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2 9U.S. and Canada
• 10137345Feb 13, 2018Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm.
• 10137276Feb 7, 2018Steering. This technical bulletin provides diagnostic and repair information to correct a customer concern of a steering drift or pull condition where the vehicle may appear to pull or drift in the direction of a road crown.
• 10129857Feb 5, 2018Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
• 10137318Feb 2, 2018Equipment, Engine. This 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.
• 10137286Feb 2, 2018Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install a PCV heater and a front fascia blocker to correct the turbo charger system from freezing causing cold weather performance issues.
• 10137281Feb 2, 2018Steering. This Technical bulletin provides information on replacing both inner and outer intermediate steering shaft boots and steering gear due to water intrusion in the steering gear input shaft freezing and/or corrosion causing a hard to steer in colder temperatures and/or knocking/clicking noise.
• 10137341Feb 1, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10139283Jan 31, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
• 10139279Jan 31, 2018Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains how the catalytic converters may need an inspection, cleaning or replacement if debris have entered the exhaust system.
• 10129102Jan 30, 2018Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the voice recognition is inoperative. Technician will need to toggle through all languages then back to the desired language.
• 10139282Jan 29, 2018Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
• 10139272Jan 26, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information retaining to the fact that Service Manuals will now be available on USB.
• 10129097Jan 25, 2018Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.
• 10129089Jan 23, 2018Wheels. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.

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