2019 Buick Encore Technical Service Bulletins

669 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2019 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.

• 10155009Dec 13, 2018Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
• 10154579Dec 11, 2018Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a crank no start or extended crank condition due to exhaust cam reluctor being out of position.
• 10155012Dec 5, 2018Equipment, Seats. This informational bulletin provides information for information on passenger presence sensing system (PPS or PSS) concerns with custom upholstery, accessory seat heaters or other comfort enhancing devices.
• 10155011Dec 5, 2018Electrical system. This bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims for module reprogramming and not when replacing a module.
• 10155008Dec 5, 2018Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on The tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• 10154978Dec 4, 2018Equipment, Steering. This informational bulletin provides information for the customer to pair their phone in order for the push to talk button on the steering wheel control to work.
• 10154560Dec 4, 2018Engine 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.
• 10151883Nov 29, 2018Engine. 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.
• 10151867Nov 20, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates the location of the antenna during the Pre-Delivery Inspection process. Technician will find the antenna on the left hand trim pocket.
• 10151837Nov 14, 2018Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. The technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0299 or P0234 set. The technician is provided with a list of causes of misdiagnosis leading to returned Turbochargers with no trouble found.
• 10155101Nov 5, 2018Equipment. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formally known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
• 10149063Oct 30, 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.
• 10149057Oct 29, 2018Visibility (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.
• 10147390Oct 18, 2018Engine cooling. 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…
• 10147384Oct 17, 2018Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. The technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0299 or P0234 set.
• 10147383Oct 17, 2018Engine 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.
• 10147358Oct 9, 2018Engine, Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a crank no start or extended crank condition due to exhaust cam reluctor being out of position.
• 10147345Oct 2, 2018Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about improper engine block cleaning during engine block service could lead to lines in the block deck surface that may be mistaken for cracks. Technician using improper block deck cleaning methods may see lines in the block deck surface. These lines are the result of using abrasive pad bristle devices to clean the gasket surface of…
• 10141354May 15, 2018Equipment, Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of the timing chain tesnioner gasket being improperly installed or mis-positioned after major engine repairs causing a low engine oil pressure and dtc p06DE.

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