2021 Buick Encore Technical Service Bulletins

537 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 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.

• 10191207Mar 11, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management.
• 10191217Mar 9, 2021Equipment. This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before sold (prepping) to the customer.
• 10191206Mar 9, 2021Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10191163Mar 8, 2021Steering. 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.
• 10188403Jan 29, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Suspension. This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
• 10188401Jan 29, 2021Equipment, Body and structure. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on accessory all-weather floor liners and flat mats warped or misshapen.
• 10187745Jan 22, 2021Engine. This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
• 10187379Dec 23, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
• 10186065Dec 23, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
• 10187625Dec 16, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
• 10186104Dec 16, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
• 10187627Dec 8, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 10186106Dec 8, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 10187394Dec 4, 2020Tires. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10186080Dec 4, 2020Tires. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10187626Dec 1, 2020Equipment. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration ? Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
• 10186105Dec 1, 2020Equipment. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration ? Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
• 10184480Nov 25, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for variable diagnostic time allowances on select labor operations (U.S. Only).
• 10184501Nov 19, 2020Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
• 10184499Nov 12, 2020Equipment, Wheels. This service bulletin provides information on Chemical Staining, Pitting, Corrosion and/or Spotted Appearance of Chromed Aluminum Wheels.
• 10184105Nov 11, 2020Tires, Wheels. 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.
• 10184504Nov 6, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
• 10184503Nov 6, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. Thins informational bulletin provides information on Paint-less Dent Repair Process.
• 10184098Nov 5, 2020Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates a condition where the radio may display a :connection not availale, please call OnStar agent". This bulletin advises that Engineering is working on a software solution that will prevent the message from displaying when listening to non-SXM sources, but still allow the message to display when a loss of connectivity exists and the user is attempting to play Sirius XM.
• 10182577Oct 28, 2020Fuel 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…
• 10183198Oct 27, 2020Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information and a service procedure for dealers/technicians on OnStar Over the Air Update for TTY / TDD Operation and Continuous Improvement Changes.
• 10183782Oct 23, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Equipment. The intent of this technical 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.
• 10183126Oct 23, 2020Engine. This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
• 10183779Oct 21, 2020Fuel system. This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.
• 10183146Oct 16, 2020Equipment, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information to the tech to discard the PCV drain tube when working on the lower area of the engine.
• 10181724Sep 30, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
• 10181675Sep 29, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA) (US dealers only).
• 10181695Sep 17, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode On Message Being Displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the Transport Mode message ON and OFF.
• 10180317Aug 14, 2020Tires. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10180315Aug 12, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode On Message Being Displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the Transport Mode message ON and OFF.
• 10180293Aug 10, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin explains possible normal condition of a flare from 1st to 2nd, even if the trans had been repaired for the flare and its still noticed.
• 10178277Jun 2, 2020Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides Information on Proper Liftgate Adjustment.

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