2010 Buick Lacrosse Technical Service Bulletins

1,588 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 Buick Lacrosse. 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.

• 10112398Oct 7, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician programming information when replacing a radio. Radio part number 22744758 standard programming should be used. Radio part number 22854093 Techline Customer Support Center will need to contacted to program the radio.
• 10114215Oct 4, 2013Equipment. 12313B - Special Coverage (revised warranty information). The chrome layer on the balance chain pins may wear, allowing the chain to stretch. This would cause an engine noise, and if left untreated, could cause the chain to break, leading to engine damage. In addition, the fuel pump plunger shaft seal may wear and allow fuel to leak into the crankcase, setting a P0172 DTC, and illuminating the Malfunction Indicator…
• 10060026Oct 4, 2013Fuel system, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10112386Oct 3, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon and may also have an oil or coolant leak. Technician may find coolant or oil in a spark plug tube. If the Spark Plug Tube is leaking and it is determined that the oil or coolant is not coming from a leak above the spark plug then replace the cylinder Head, spark plug and coil.
• 10112385Oct 2, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician programming information when replacing a radio. Radio part number 22744758 standard programming should be used. Radio part number 22854093 Techline Customer Support Center will need to contacted to program the radio.
• 10253587Oct 1, 2013Steering. Groan, Squeak or Rubbing Type Noise When Turning Steering Wheel.
• 10246681Oct 1, 2013Fuel system, Engine cooling. Special Coverage Adjustment - Engine Balance Chain and Fuel Pump - Equipped with 2.4L Engine (LAF)
• 10246632Oct 1, 2013Equipment. PAC Courtesy Transportation Assistance Program
• 10246618Oct 1, 2013Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10245935Oct 1, 2013Equipment. Supplemental Radio Replacement and Programming Instructions.
• 10245934Oct 1, 2013Other or unknown, Equipment. Supplemental Radio Replacement and Programming Instructions.
• 10112382Oct 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces UV rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces UV rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are Solar glass with a light…
• 10070800Oct 1, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069933Oct 1, 2013Fuel system, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062432Oct 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062431Oct 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10053904Oct 1, 2013Equipment. Gm: some vehicles may experience a condition in which the brake lights remain when the vehicle is off and parked. The battery may also go dead. Make/models also included: buick encore/lacrosse/regal model year 2014, cadillac srx/xts model year 2014, chevrolet equinox/silverado 1500/trax model year 2014, and gmc sierra/terrain model year 2014.
• 10053269Oct 1, 2013Fuel system, Engine. Gmc/buick/chevrolet special coverage: see document search button for owner letter. Some model vehicles, the chain is allow to stretch due to balance chain pins wearing and this cause engine noises and chain could break, damaging engine. Models 2010-11 lacrosse, 2011 regal, 2010-11 equinox, terrain. *pe updated 12/6/13.
• 10043471Oct 1, 2013Steering. Buick: when steering wheel is either turned to left or right, there is a squawk or moaning or a grinding of metal type of noise. *pe updated 11/25/2013
• 10113256Sep 18, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down, remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle.
• 10113227Sep 3, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.
• 10246652Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Excessive Oil Consumption ? Perform Oil Consumption Test and/or Install Piston and Piston Ring Kit
• 10245788Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Excessive Oil Consumption
• 10063438Sep 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10053866Sep 1, 2013Engine, Equipment. Cadillac/buick/saturn/pontiac/chevrolet/ gmc: due to an abnormal engine noise or internal by an oil filter misapplication, filter debris may be transferred throughout engine and may result in engine damage. Model 2004-06 rendezvous, 2005-14 lacrosse, 2008-14 enclave, malibu, equinox, 2010-14 srx, terrain, 2013-14 ats, xts, 2009-14 traverse, 2014 impala, 2007-14 acadia, 2007-09 g6, aura, 2008-09 torrent, vue…
• 10053864Sep 1, 2013Steering. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/ saturn: there is fluid leaking from power steering system, along a fluid leak in front of vehicle underneath and should be inspected, cleaned and identified before repairing or replacing. Model 2010-14 lacrosse, 2011-14 regal, 2007-14 escalade, suburban, tahoe, yukon, yukon xl, yukon denali, yukon denali xl, 2013-14 xts, 2005-14 malibu, 2007-13 avalanche, silverado, sierra…
• 10113223Aug 29, 2013Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an engine that runs rough, engine misfire or Service Engine Soon Light illuminated or flashing. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0300. Technician should inspect the coil pack grounds G122 and G123. Technician should repair if found loose or damaged.
• 10113506Aug 28, 2013Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program and Global Warranty Management (GWM) Submission Information.
• 10113502Aug 26, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Brakes, Electrical system, Equipment, Engine…. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
• 10113212Aug 23, 2013Steering. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a diagnostic tip service steering message or service stability message. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code C056E Sym 42 and a Diagnostic Trouble Code C0569 Sym 3A setting after a new steering gear assembly was installed. If Diagnostic Trouble Code C0710 Sym 71 is set it must be addressed first before performing a…
• 10113204Aug 21, 2013Body and structure, Wheels. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of mildew odor or water on front floor on either side of the vehicle. Technician will gain access to the front wheelhouse of the affected side. The front wheel house flange may have a void in the sealer causing water to leak through and accumulate on the floor or wet carpet will be found.
• 10113201Aug 21, 2013Body and structure, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with radio speakers have poor audio quality, buzz, pop, static type noise or no audio. Technician should inspect the trunk mounted radio amplifier for any signs of moisture. Technician will need to Replace the amplifier if water is present and replace any terminals that have corrosion. Also water test the trunk…
• 10113199Aug 20, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the OnStar system will not connect. Technician should record module info per the latest version of PIC4310 and contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10113494Aug 19, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on close-coupled converter and engine replacement.
• 10113197Aug 19, 2013Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended crank, or crank no start in some cases. Technician will need to perform published Service Information diagnostics. If technician finds carbon an upper engine and valve cleaning should be performed.
• 10113193Aug 16, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bind or shudder on turns during tight parking lot maneuvers. If technician is working on a 2012 Lacrosse the Electronic Brake Control Module should be updated with the latest calibrations in Service Programming System. If the technician isolates the condition to be coming from the Rear Drive Module, then…
• 10113492Aug 15, 2013Seat belts. This informational bulletin provides information on availability for the seat belt extender.
• 10113483Aug 5, 2013Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information new tire warranty program and global warranty management submission information.
• 10113178Aug 5, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressively applying the throttle, or after making a hard stop followed by an aggressive throttle.
• 10114191Aug 2, 2013Electrical system. 12312A - Customer Satisfaction (revised expiration date, population added). GM recently introduced into production a software update for the oil life monitor system. This new software will enhance the way the engine oil is monitored. In most cases, this update will recommend more frequent oil changes. Dealers will reprogram the engine control module.
• 10060019Aug 2, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10253405Aug 1, 2013Electrical system, Brakes. Chatter Or Bind Feel On Turns.
• 10247709Aug 1, 2013Steering, Electronic stability control. Service Steering Message or Service Stability Message.
• 10247054Aug 1, 2013Steering. Service Steering Message or Service Stability Message.
• 10246678Aug 1, 2013Engine cooling. Customer Satisfaction Program - Oil Life Monitor Update. Eql;uipped with 2.4L Engine (LAF/LEA)
• 10245795Aug 1, 2013Equipment. Information on High Feature V6 Timing Chain Kits and Chain Guide Replacements, DTCs P0008, P0009, P0016, P0017, P0018 and/or P0019
• 10113481Aug 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for replacing the right and left axle shaft seals to eliminate a squeak or chirp noise due to the lack of lubrication.
• 10113170Aug 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressively applying the throttle, or after making a hard stop followed by an aggressive throttle.
• 10064066Aug 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063016Aug 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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