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.

• 10222766Sep 16, 2022Fuel system, Engine cooling. 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.
• 10224285Sep 14, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that TAC recommends the utilization of the GDS2 software to aid in diagnosing automatic transmission concerns. TAC is requesting the GDS2 session logs be sent in before the dealer contacts TAC.
• 10222796Sep 14, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
• 10222772Sep 14, 2022Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 10222765Sep 14, 2022Fuel system, Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
• 10222733Sep 14, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
• 10222739Sep 13, 2022Engine cooling, Fuel system. This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
• 10222734Sep 13, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
• 10222732Sep 13, 2022Engine 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.
• 10222650Sep 9, 2022Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
• 10222649Sep 9, 2022Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
• 10222205Sep 9, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
• 10222661Sep 8, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information requirements applicable to key fob replacement under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty or under a Replacement Parts Warranty on 2017-2022 and newer model year vehicles with RPO ATH and AVJ.
• 10224273Sep 1, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission.
• 10220319Sep 1, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the engine or transmission.
• 10220308Sep 1, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on General Motors Dealership Critical Equipment Requirements and Recommendations.
• 10219389Aug 30, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers on Using EL-52545 When Diagnosing PEPs Transmitter Key Fobs (North America ONLY).
• 10219284Aug 25, 2022Equipment. This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
• 10219278Aug 22, 2022Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
• 10219266Aug 15, 2022Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information on tools available to find an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak to correct a condition of MIL Illuminated with Multiple Fuel Trim and/or Oxygen Sensor Codes Set.
• 10218871Aug 11, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides repair procedures to correct customer concerns of Poor Engine Performance in Extremely Cold Weather Conditions for LE2 Engines, Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Icing - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated.
• 10218873Aug 10, 2022Fuel system, Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
• 10217790Jul 28, 2022Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of dtc p0442 advising dealer to be sure the evaporative emission system is leak tested as directed through service information and replace evaporation emission canister if no issues are found.
• 10217043Jul 22, 2022Equipment. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration – Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
• 10217048Jul 18, 2022Equipment. This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
• 10217764Jul 5, 2022Equipment, Brakes, Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates direction and examples when diagnosing multiple DTCs, one of which includes U**** Byte 71 DTC.
• 10217762Jul 1, 2022Equipment, Tires. 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.
• 10215655Jun 28, 2022Equipment. This warranty admin bulletin covers information on Essential Tools that include Consumable Parts.
• 10215643Jun 27, 2022Engine cooling, Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on a new refrigerant (R1234yf) for A/C service.
• 10215628Jun 24, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for replacement parts traceability (RPT) process to aid in tracking part replacements.
• 10215629Jun 23, 2022Engine cooling, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information for U.S. dealers ONLY to refer to the Battery Maintenance Report to identify vehicles in dealer inventory that require attention.
• 10216372Jun 22, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
• 10215626Jun 21, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on accessory all-weather floor liners and flat mats warped or misshapen.
• 10214869Jun 15, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
• 10216361Jun 13, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
• 10214501Jun 6, 2022Wheels. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10213700Jun 1, 2022Steering, Equipment. 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.
• 10213819May 31, 2022Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential restriction and blockage in the induction system creating drive ability issues.
• 10213818May 31, 2022Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10213535May 27, 2022Electrical system, Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides information for U.S. dealers ONLY to refer to the Battery Maintenance Report to identify vehicles in dealer inventory that require attention.
• 10213257May 27, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides repair procedures to correct customer concerns of Poor Engine Performance in Extremely Cold Weather Conditions for LE2 Engines, Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Icing - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated.
• 10213816May 26, 2022Fuel system. This Preliminary information communicates provides information to the technician on the use of R-99 or R-95 Renewable diesel fuel.
• 10213252May 19, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on GM Canada New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program for Original Equipment (OE) Tires and PDI installed Limited Production Option (LPO) Tires.
• 10213034May 19, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Possible Crank No Start or Extended Crank with DTC P12A6.
• 10213036May 16, 2022Brakes, Engine cooling, 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.
• 10213022May 16, 2022Equipment. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
• 10212910May 11, 2022Wheels. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10213791May 9, 2022Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates and issue with the memory seat module waking up the low speed GM lan bus and causing a battery draw.
• 10211658May 2, 2022Engine, Equipment. This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
• 10211772Apr 21, 2022Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential restriction and blockage in the induction system creating drive ability issues.

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