2012 Buick Lacrosse Technical Service Bulletins

1,831 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 10071200Nov 1, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063085Nov 1, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10045499Nov 1, 2012Electrical system. Gm: lacrosse, regal, srx, xts, camaro, malibu, terrain, equinox: information issues with electrical concerns with components fused through instrument panel fuse block, intermittently. *pe updated 1/24/13.
• 10089686Oct 30, 2012Electrical system, Engine. 12238a - service update (revised service procedure). The generator control module (gcm) may not function properly, resulting in the gradual loss of battery charge, illumination of the mil, and eventual engine stall or no start condition. Dealers are to inspect and replace the gcm, if necessary.
• 10112516Oct 26, 2012Equipment. 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.
• 10118661Oct 24, 2012Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This technical bulletin provides Information for Front Side Door Window Upper Reveal Molding Fit/Appearance/Clearance condition.
• 10085118Oct 24, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reposition and secure the front side door upper reveal molding metal strip to the surrounding rubber seal to correct a customer concern that the gap between the front and rear door upper window reveal molding is too small or the front door reveal molding contacts the rear door reveal molding due to the metal section of the front side door reveal molding moving out of…
• 10118654Oct 23, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on the serviceability of high voltage volt batteries and the essential tools used to service them
• 10085123Oct 23, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on the serviceability of high voltage volt batteries and the essential tools used to service them
• 10089684Oct 19, 2012Electrical system, Engine. 12238 - service update. The generator control module (gcm) may not function properly, resulting in the gradual loss of battery charge, illumination of the mil, and eventual engine stall or no start condition. Dealers are to inspect and replace the gcm, if necessary.
• 10059947Oct 19, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10112494Oct 18, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.
• 10118649Oct 17, 2012Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information regarding a condition of the charging system light is illuminated and/or the Service Battery Charging System message is displayed, that might have been caused by oil being spilled into the generator while filling the engine oil level.
• 10118643Oct 16, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding Unexpected Loss of Radio Audio (Radio Goes Silent/No Sound) and Other Blackberry Phone - Bluetooth Issues
• 10084191Oct 16, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding unexpected loss of radio audio (radio goes silent/no sound) and other blackberry phone - bluetooth issues
• 10118638Oct 15, 2012Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on Identifying Non-GM (Aftermarket) Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines Using Tech 2 or GDS 2
• 10118637Oct 15, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the part numbers for the labels.
• 10118635Oct 15, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10118634Oct 15, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the change in automatic transmission add conditions documentation and claim submissions
• 10084683Oct 15, 2012Equipment, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10112468Oct 12, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of Ultraviolet protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are…
• 10118631Oct 11, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to replace a key with an intergrated transmitter on it for conditions related to keys with intergrated transmitters inopperative due to permature drain of transmitter battery.
• 10112466Oct 11, 2012Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician to insure that global diagnostic service 2 diagnostic packages are up to date prior to learning the steering angle sensor for a diagnostic trouble code C710 symptom code 71 set in the electronic brake control module or the power steering control module. When rechecking for diagnostic trouble codes a U0074 U0077, U0180D, U01293, U0126, U0125, C0186…
• 10112465Oct 11, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a message on the radio "maximum number of phones are currently paired to the vehicle". Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation of the vehicle due to the maximum number of five phones can be paired to a vehicle.
• 10084956Oct 11, 2012Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to replace a key with an intergrated transmitter on it for conditions related to keys with intergrated transmitters inopperative due to permature drain of transmitter battery.
• 10118626Oct 10, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10118623Oct 9, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs offered through GM.
• 10118619Oct 5, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.
• 10253609Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Unable to Access MP3 Files on CD, Bluetooth Connectivity, No Audio After a Bluetooth CALL.
• 10247717Oct 1, 2012Electrical system, Other or unknown, Steering. Learning Issues When Repairing Service Stability/Traction Message.
• 10247691Oct 1, 2012Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. A Door May Not Open With The Outside Handle And/Or The Inside Handle.
• 10247062Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Learning Issues When Repairing Service Stability/Traction Message.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10246593Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Administration ? Change in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission
• 10245858Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Loss of Battery Charge ? Inspect Generator Control Module
• 10245764Oct 1, 2012Other or unknown, Electrical system. High Voltage Battery Section Serviceability - Essential Tool EL-50332
• 10245330Oct 1, 2012Body and structure. A Door May Not Open With The Outside Handle And/Or The Inside Handle.
• 10118609Oct 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio for concerns related to Unable to Access MP3 Files on CD, Bluetooth Connectivity, No Audio After a Bluetooth Call, Phone Book Usage Issues
• 10084689Oct 1, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio for concerns related to unable to access mp3 files on cd, bluetooth connectivity, no audio after a bluetooth call, phone book usage issues
• 10071830Oct 1, 2012Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071302Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071214Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063082Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063079Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062545Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051719Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. General motors: service update for inventory vehicles only loss of battery charge. Inspect generator control module expires october 31, 2013. This bulletin provides a service procedure to inspect and replace, if necessary, the generator control module(gcm). *js received revision a after receiving revision d.
• 10253625Sep 1, 2012Electrical system. Information on Diagnosing Intermittent Electrical Concerns with Components Fused Through Instrument Panel Fuse Block.
• 10247682Sep 1, 2012Equipment. Navigation Radio Radio And Integrated Center Stack
• 10246954Sep 1, 2012Steering. Guidelines For NJ1 Power Steering Powerpack
• 10246938Sep 1, 2012Electrical system. eAssist Generator Control And Battery Module Exchange Process And Order Instructions.

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