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.

• 10082363Aug 12, 2016Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy on performing gm covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in canada.
• 10082863Aug 9, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for ignition key, fob, key tags and key rings configuration for various vehicles and applying a qr code sticker or barcode sticker to the fob.
• 10082447Aug 8, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains a possible normal whining noise from the balance shaft chain if the vehicle has less than 10,000 miles on it.
• 10083131Aug 5, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with steps on how to program an engine control module when getting a service programming system error code e4491 or e4423. In some cases techline customer support center may need to be contacted to resolve the issue.
• 10082860Aug 3, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on gm does not approve the use of “clipping” to repair collision damage to vehicles. Gm has not tested or validated a “clipped vehicle” repair; therefore, gm cannot endorse this type of repair or confirm the crash performance during a subsequent collision.
• 10082437Aug 3, 2016Air bags. This informational bulletin provides information on locating and reconnecting airbag connectors that are not fully seated to correct a customer concern of an airbag warning lamp illuminated, or one, or more, airbag dtc(s) set.
• 10083063Aug 2, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have center select button on the integrated center stack for their navigation radio is inoperative and the touch screen is inoperative. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Dealer should advise the customer the vehicle is not equipped with a touch screen. The center joystick only operates when…
• 10082861Aug 2, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the transport mode on message displayed in the dic due to vehicles shipped over long distances outside the u.s. And canada.
• 10082823Aug 2, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains the use of diesel fuel additives in an engine, are not required unless the customer desires additives to prevent fuel concerns depending on fuel or temperature related conditions.
• 10082814Aug 2, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
• 10082422Aug 2, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides diagnostic tips to help correct multiple concerns regarding the usb port being inoperative or unable to play music through the usb port.
• 10082820Aug 1, 2016Engine. This informational bulletins provides information on the intake manifold inspection/replacement after servere internal engine damage.
• 10135187Jul 14, 2016Engine cooling. 43210-01 - Service Update. Part Number Revised. Engine oil leakage at the oil cooler pipe caused by damaged O-ring.
• 10126063Jul 12, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
• 10126062Jul 11, 2016Brakes. This informational bulletin provides information on installing the correct tires for vehicles with the condition of under hard acceleration at higher speeds, the traction control light will flash. Or, they may come in for ABS or general handling/braking concerns.
• 10100822Jul 11, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides the technician with what may happen to an engine due to lack of maintenance.
• 10081024Jun 30, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the engine exchange program on vehicles equipped with engine regular production option code le2 has ended. This engine can now be ordered through the regular general motors customer care and aftersales parts process or product quality center process for required dealers.
• 10081360Jun 29, 2016Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to clear all active pull compensation learned limits in the power steering control module to correct a customer concern on a steering drift or pull condition where the vehicle may appear to pull or drift in the direction of a road crown due to the advanced software feature with the power steering control module.
• 10094605Jun 28, 2016Equipment, Engine cooling. Thiis information bulletin provides information on how the exhaust and intake camshaft position exciter wheel must be installed properly to prevent a customer concern on an intermittent crank/no start.
• 10080860Jun 23, 2016Equipment. 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…
• 10089222Jun 22, 2016Tires, Equipment. This informational provides information on slight or mild tire feathering and recommended practices.
• 10113951Jun 21, 2016Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a diagnostic tip for navigation radios that have inaccurate entries at times when using the voice recognition to input the address. When using the Navigation command "Address" or "Destination" this Allows an address to be stated as a one-shot method. When using the Navigation command "Directed Address" this Allows an address to…
• 10089228Jun 17, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the transport mode on message displayed in the dic due to vehicles shipped over long distances outside the u.s. And canada.
• 10097534Jun 14, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the bcm to correct a customer concern that the security light is illuminated and dtc b2955 set due to the bcm detecting a false circuit fault on the immobilizer antenna circuits.
• 10081022Jun 14, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that ,when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests.
• 10078565Jun 14, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the bcm to correct a customer concern that the security light is illuminated and dtc b2955 set due to the bcm detecting a false circuit fault on the immobilizer antenna circuits.
• 10089247Jun 10, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of floor mats.
• 10080683Jun 7, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician upper oil pan and lower oil pan product quality center part restriction has ended. These parts can now be ordered through the regular general motors customer care and aftersales parts process or product quality center process for required dealers.
• 10089328Jun 1, 2016Engine. 43210 - service update. For vehicles equipped with a 1.4l turbo engine (rpo luj/luv), certain of these vehicles may experience engine oil leakage at the oil cooler pipe caused by a damaged o-ring. Dealers are to replace the damaged o-ring.
• 10081966Jun 1, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provide information on a normal characteristic where the a/c is always on when vehicle is started.
• 10114105May 31, 2016Engine, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying non-GM (aftermarket) engine calibrations for gasoline engines using Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 10114108May 27, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on the need to perform a Battery Sensor Module learn procedure after a stop/start system repair or after any repair where the 12V battery negative cable has been disconnected.
• 10114102May 25, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio to correct a customer several concerns caused by to an internal software calibration.
• 10114101May 25, 2016Wheels. This informational bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening or re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed.
• 10118547May 20, 2016Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on the temporary tire flat spotting condition.
• 10114107May 20, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on service programming system (SPS) errors.
• 10078916May 20, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician to replace the radio if the phone icon is pressed and it will highlight, or highlight and spin, but the radio will not change from that screen.
• 10078912May 19, 2016Brakes. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that vehicles may have rear brake noise that occurs at first brake apply when backing up but can also occur in drive. General motors is aware of the concern and is working on a solution for this concern.
• 10118546May 16, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a new U.S. dealer special tool loan program.
• 10118545May 16, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.
• 10134546May 13, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio to correct a customer concern of radio Inoperative, blue Screen, AM clipping noise, HD on/off status not retained in stations, time lag on transitions, no audio with internal amp, and park assist symbol position wrong in rear view camera.
• 10134545May 13, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides warranty information on accessory power outlet and trailer lighting fuse replacement.
• 10126048May 13, 2016Engine. 43210 - Service Update. Stop Delivery Order. For vehicles equipped with a 1.4L Turbo Engine, certain of these vehicles may experience engine oil leakage at the oil cooler pipe caused by a damaged O-ring. Dealers are to replace the damaged O-Ring.
• 10078880May 11, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the upper and lower oil pan will be placed on product quality center part restriction. Dealer will need to call general motors product quality center for assistance.
• 10078878May 11, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the e80 engine control module part numbers 12669908 or 12672502 have been placed on part restriction by general motors technical assistance. Dealer will need to call general motors technical assistance center for further assistance.
• 10078877May 11, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with the steps needed to diagnose and repair a vehicle with wi-fi or bluetooth inoperative or poor performance concern. Technician will need to obtain data from global diagnostics services 2 and call general motors technical assistance center for further assistance.
• 10134536May 6, 2016Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on GM?s policy on performing GM covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada.
• 10081365May 6, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on the identification of vehicles that are shipped with the transport mode on and how to turn it off.
• 10081264May 3, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to clear the dtc to correct a customer concern that the stop/start system is inoperative, “stop/start system disabled” message appears on the dic, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) being illuminated and dtc p16dc set caused by the dtc disabling the stop/start system.
• 10078860May 2, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary information communication provides the technician with steps to resolve the issue of an oily substance that may be found on the inside windshield surface, and appears to be leaking from the rear view mirror area. Technician will remove the moisture sensor and clean the glass and mounting bracket with alcohol wipe. If the gel separates from the sensor the sensor will need to be replaced.

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