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.

• 10239124Jun 30, 2023Body and structure. This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
• 10239116Jun 30, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand time at the dealerships.
• 10239101Jun 30, 2023Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
• 10239103Jun 29, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
• 10239102Jun 29, 2023Electrical 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.
• 10239160Jun 14, 2023Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
• 10238190Jun 14, 2023Equipment. This service bulletin describes the U.S. Dealer Special Tool Loan Program process.
• 10239039Jun 12, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information for dealers on Using EL-52545 When Diagnosing PEPs Transmitter Key Fobs.
• 10239154Jun 9, 2023Tires. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with tire sidewall irregularities. This is a visual condition that will not affect durability, reliability or performance of the tires. Dealer should communicate to the customer that slight sidewall indentations are a common characteristic of radial tire construction.
• 10237960Jun 8, 2023Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on submitting quality Photos of Various Vehicle Concerns to the GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
• 10237846Jun 7, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on automatic transmission shift and engine driveability concerns and/or MIL ON due to aftermarket oil bath air filter use.
• 10237841Jun 1, 2023Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10237387May 30, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight movement that is more often seen visually, rather than felt, when viewed from the outside and using the auto-start feature, if equipped.
• 10237349May 22, 2023Equipment. This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
• 10237340May 22, 2023Wheels. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
• 10237672May 19, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician of a normal characteristic of the neutral idle feature on a 6T40 transmission
• 10237659May 15, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. 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, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency…
• 10236048May 5, 2023Electrical system, Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides a procedure to install a PCV heater or a charge air cooler to correct the turbo charger system from freezing causing cold weather performance issues.
• 10236041May 3, 2023Exterior lighting. This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
• 10235799Apr 27, 2023Wheels. This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
• 10235798Apr 25, 2023Other or unknown. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
• 10236164Apr 24, 2023Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
• 10235802Apr 24, 2023Engine cooling. This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
• 10235716Apr 21, 2023Wheels. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
• 10235713Apr 19, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration – Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
• 10235604Apr 13, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides radio software version 135120 (IOR) update procedures to correct customer concerns of software related issues.
• 10234621Apr 6, 2023Equipment, Other or unknown. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
• 10234620Apr 6, 2023Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
• 10234619Apr 6, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
• 10235561Apr 4, 2023Steering, Body and structure, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling…. This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
• 10235398Apr 4, 2023Equipment, Electrical system, Engine cooling. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10235405Apr 3, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand time at the dealerships.
• 10234163Mar 23, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on the EL-52800 Diagnostic & Charge Battery Station (DCBS) – FAQs.
• 10234147Mar 20, 2023Body and structure, Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for the Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Part Photo Return Process (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10234144Mar 20, 2023Engine cooling, Electrical system, Fuel system, Wheels. This informational 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.
• 10234110Mar 17, 2023Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
• 10233969Mar 17, 2023Engine cooling. 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.
• 10233835Mar 17, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
• 10233830Mar 17, 2023Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
• 10233829Mar 17, 2023Engine cooling. This service bulletin advises about the possible issues that may occur when using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on gasket sealing surfaces or reused parts.
• 10234107Mar 16, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information for dealers on Using EL-52545 When Diagnosing PEPs Transmitter Key Fobs.
• 10233831Mar 16, 2023Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement.
• 10233358Mar 10, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information on AGM batteries that require less frequent charging in storage.
• 10234208Mar 9, 2023Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect connector for moisture intrusion at ECM, procedure for verification of need for replacement
• 10233338Mar 8, 2023Tires, Wheels. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10232469Feb 27, 2023Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides policy information on Causal Part requirements for transactions submitted to GM for payment.
• 10232287Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
• 10232288Feb 20, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information, proper labor operation selection and causal part identification for warranty transactions (U.S. Only).
• 10232283Feb 17, 2023Other or unknown, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
• 10232143Feb 17, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for variable diagnostic time allowances on select labor operations (U.S. Only).

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