2011 Buick Lacrosse Technical Service Bulletins

1,642 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 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.

• 10063438Sep 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063407Sep 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…
• 10052829Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Gm: on some vehicles a hoot, gurgle, howl, or swoosh noise may be heard coming from the engine are. Replace the thermostat housing with the correct part number. Also include make/model buick lacrosse model year 2014.
• 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.
• 10113218Aug 27, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Hoot, Gurgle, Howl, or Swoosh noise from the engine cooling system. Technician will need to replace the thermostat housing with the correct part number.
• 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.
• 10052047Aug 1, 2013Body and structure. Chevroelt: water on the floor or carpet. This could be caused by the front wheel house flange having a void in the sealer. This can be corrected by sealing the void. Also included buick lacrosse, buick regal, cadillac xts, and chevrolet malibu model year 2014. *kb updated 09/20/2013
• 10051927Aug 1, 2013Engine. Buick/chevrolet/gmc: see document search button for owner letter. The engine control module (ecm) is to be reprogram, with new software update, to enhance the way engine oil life is monitored. Models 2010-2012 equinox, regal, terrain, lacrosse. *pe updated 9/24/13.
• 10130598Jul 30, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for installing the camshaft timing chain kit for the high feature V6 timing chain kits.
• 10114189Jul 30, 2013Engine. 12313A - Special Coverage (revised part 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 P0172 DTC, and illuminating the Malfunction Indicator…
• 10060022Jul 30, 2013Engine, Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10113145Jul 24, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a mist from Instrument Panel vents, moisture on inside of windshield, water drips on driver?s foot or floor is wet. Technician will need to reposition the shift cable to the driver?s side of the vehicle and push slack of the cable and the insulator forward into engine compartment. Technician will also…
• 10130586Jul 23, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on inaccurate or slow response of outside air temperature display.
• 10130579Jul 19, 2013Engine. This technical bulletin provides a procedure for oil consumption test and set up including piston, connecting rod and bearing due to excessive oil consumption and/or need to add oil between oil changes.
• 10130578Jul 18, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for warranty codes that are generated by EL-50313 midtronics GR8 battery tester/charger.
• 10130572Jul 16, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on poor or no transmitter range when using the remote keyless entry (RKE) and/or remote vehicle start (RVS).
• 10130570Jul 16, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for the PQC assembly replacement process.
• 10114182Jul 16, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. 12313 - Special Coverage. 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 P0172 DTC, and illuminating the Malfunction Indicator Light. This can cause engine…
• 10060001Jul 16, 2013Fuel system, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10130567Jul 12, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on key codes security rules and information on GM key code look up application.
• 10113127Jul 12, 2013Electronic stability control. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Stability message in the Driver Information Center. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code U0710 set. Technician should follow published Service Information diagnostics for Diagnostic Trouble Code C0710 and not U0710.
• 10130565Jul 10, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for GM wiring repair.
• 10113121Jul 10, 2013Engine, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0442 set. Technician will need to inspect the evaporative pipe has damage and replace if needed.
• 10130562Jul 9, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on key code security and information on GM key code look up applications.
• 10246900Jul 1, 2013Body and structure, Electrical system. Mist From Instrument Panel Vents, Moisture On Windshield Or Water On Floor.
• 10246868Jul 1, 2013Electronic stability control. Service Stability Message With Code U0710
• 10246680Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling, Fuel system. Special Coverage Adjustment - Engine Balance Chain and Fuel Pump - Equipped with 2.4L Engine (LAF)

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