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.

• 10210841Apr 20, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for replacement parts traceability (RPT) process to aid in tracking part replacements.
• 10211770Apr 19, 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.
• 10210543Apr 13, 2022Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
• 10210441Apr 7, 2022Body and structure. This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
• 10210194Apr 5, 2022Other or unknown. This informational bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
• 10209980Mar 31, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
• 10209977Mar 30, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for replacement parts traceability (RPT) process to aid in tracking part replacements.
• 10210348Mar 28, 2022Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
• 10209743Mar 25, 2022Wheels, Equipment. This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing fully color painted aluminum wheels with base paint. GM has established a new process for the way that refinishing under GM Warranty will be handled (U.S. ONLY).
• 10209921Mar 22, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
• 10209747Mar 22, 2022Equipment. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
• 10209741Mar 22, 2022Fuel system, Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
• 10209734Mar 22, 2022Equipment, Fuel system. This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
• 10210336Mar 18, 2022Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates tips for the technician to locate the source of an open fuse F6DA.
• 10210321Mar 7, 2022Wheels, Tires. 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.
• 10208991Feb 24, 2022Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates a process to correct the concern of Unable to contact OnStar after the 3G EOL on 2015-2022 model year vehicles in the United States.
• 10208983Feb 14, 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.
• 10214223Feb 4, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information to inform dealership personnel about Law Enforcement and Government vehicles that request to disable or enable content.
• 10208971Feb 3, 2022Wheels, Tires. 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.
• 10213766Jan 28, 2022Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program Information.
• 10213762Jan 28, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Dealer Case Management (DCM) and Being Prepared for Contacting U.S. Technical Assistance (TAC).
• 10212633Jan 28, 2022Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for the Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Part Photo Return Process (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10213768Jan 27, 2022Body and structure, Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on Damaged, Disassembled or Improperly Packaged Turbochargers Returned to Warranty Part Center.
• 10213765Jan 27, 2022Fuel system, Other or unknown. 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.
• 10213761Jan 27, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). This informational bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement.
• 10212603Jan 27, 2022Brakes. This service bulletin provides information for cleaning brake dust off of aluminum or chrome wheels.
• 10212628Jan 18, 2022Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Stone Chip/Membrane Damage, Broken Connector and/or Sensor Retaining Tabs, and/or Paint Damage of Park Assist Sensors.
• 10212605Jan 18, 2022Engine. 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.
• 10208034Jan 18, 2022Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 10212597Jan 14, 2022Exterior lighting. 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.
• 10208029Jan 14, 2022Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 10208027Jan 14, 2022Fuel system, Brakes. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
• 10208020Jan 13, 2022Fuel system. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of increased brake pedal effort due to vacuum pump failure
• 10212625Jan 11, 2022Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
• 10213760Jan 10, 2022Brakes. This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
• 10212588Jan 6, 2022Engine cooling, Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
• 10213767Jan 4, 2022Equipment. 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.
• 10213759Jan 4, 2022Fuel 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.
• 10213757Jan 4, 2022Tires. This service bulletin provides information for accurate tire pressures that ensure the safe handling and appropriate ride characteristics of GM cars and trucks.
• 10212550Dec 20, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. 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.
• 10206726Dec 14, 2021Engine 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
• 10207916Dec 13, 2021Exterior lighting, Electrical system, Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides repair information for dealers/technicians to correct a customer concern of a Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated with DTC P26BB Set.
• 10212551Dec 2, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information for the low oil pressure light on at idle, which may be caused by oil pressure being bled off due to debris in the oil drain check valve and/or a smashed oil filter.
• 10205587Nov 16, 2021Equipment, Electrical system, Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides diagnostic/repair information to correct customer concerns of a Crank No Start or Extended Crank, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated.
• 10204448Nov 11, 2021Engine cooling, Engine. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of dtc p0299 p0234 setting due to oil/moisture cndensate freezing in Turbocharger Wastegate Regulator Solenoid Valve (TCV) during cold weather driving
• 10205576Nov 9, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Exterior lighting, Equipment. This service bulletin provides repair information for dealers/technicians to correct a customer concern of a Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated with DTC P26BB Set.
• 10205575Nov 9, 2021Electrical system, Engine. This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of an Engine Misfire, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P0300 Set.
• 10205738Nov 8, 2021Wheels, Tires. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire/Wheel Characteristics (Vibration, Balance, Shake, Flat Spotting) of GM Original Equipment Tires.
• 10205539Nov 8, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians and customers on steam/vapor coming from the front grille or radiator area.
• 10205737Nov 5, 2021Equipment. This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure, when diagnosing vibration concerns.

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