2013 Buick Lacrosse Technical Service Bulletins

1,950 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10114546May 14, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician to follow this Preliminary Information if there is a diagnostic trouble code P00C6 and or P228C set and normal Service Information diagnostics didn?t lead to a repair. Technician is to recheck the terminals at the Engine Control module for fit and tension as well as the crimp to the wire. The engine control module terminals to inspect are in the X2…
• 10114543May 14, 2015Electrical system. 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…
• 10114536May 12, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the part restriction on the Battery Energy controls module has ended the part is now available through parts department and doesn?t require a Technical Assistance Center authorization.
• 10114526May 8, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician to not replace any parts for the XM weather, fuel, or movies tabs not working or no information coming up on the display. Apologize to the customer for the inconvenience and let them know that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
• 10113624Apr 30, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of sunroof or sunshade inoperative, and technician may find DTC U151B set.
• 10114496Apr 28, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Drive Motor Generator Battery Module and Drive Motor Generator Battery Sections for the 2012 - 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Buick Regal, 2013 - 2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECO and 2014 Chevrolet Impala with eAssist are being placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical…
• 10113620Apr 28, 2015Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Iitermittently key will not rotate in door or ignition lock cylinder.
• 10114488Apr 27, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about Apple devices is inoperative or freezing when using the device via USB cable after an IOS8.x.x update. Technician will need to delete the radio from the phone and the phone from the radio. Also close out all apps on the device if it is an iPhone.
• 10113614Apr 27, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to assist dealership personnel with the identification of vehicle headlamp, tail lamp, license lamp or fog/driving lamp damage that are not considered warrantable.
• 10113613Apr 27, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered seepage.
• 10114474Apr 20, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Apple USB cable.
• 10114470Apr 17, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
• 10113596Apr 16, 2015Electrical system. This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from dealers on a customer concern that Battery Saver Active Message displayed on DIC, drive motor generator belt broken, and DTC P1A6F or P0A90 may be set.
• 10114459Apr 13, 2015Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician about the calculation and operation of the engine oil life monitor. The monitor calculates the percent of oil life remaining, based on 3 pathways. The first pathway for oil life calculation is engine revolutions. The second pathway for oil life calculation is the mileage form the last rest for all General Motors powertrains except the Volt. The third…
• 10113577Apr 1, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to service personnel on the critical importance of installing the correct replacement spin-on oil filter when servicing.
• 10135418Mar 31, 2015Electrical system. This informational bulletin adds the 2014 and 2015 model years to information of a language change for OnStar System (U.S. and Canada only).
• 10113785Mar 31, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin adds the 2014 and 2015 model years to information of a language change for OnStar System (U.S. and Canada only).
• 10139392Mar 30, 2015Brakes. 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…
• 10139389Mar 30, 2015Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have black smoke on a cold start. A dual-pulse injection strategy is utilized during engine cold start to reduce the time required to bring the catalytic converter up to operating temperature. This split injection strategy lasts for about 60 seconds on cold start. This process may cause the customer to see…
• 10139379Mar 27, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the radio can be turned on after turning the ignition off and opening the driver?s door. The radio can then be turned back on after the vehicle's Retained Accessory Power has been canceled by simply pressing the power button on the radio. This is a normal characteristic of the key off operation.
• 10135412Mar 26, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the Product Quality Center (PQC) assembly replacement process for Service Agents not required to contact PQC prior to assembly replacement.
• 10113775Mar 26, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the Product Quality Center (PQC) assembly replacement process for Service Agents not required to contact PQC prior to assembly replacement.
• 10113773Mar 26, 2015Equipment. 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.
• 10135410Mar 24, 2015Brakes. This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.
• 10113770Mar 24, 2015Brakes. This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.
• 10139361Mar 23, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may OnStar inoperative and Navigation/GPS/Compass issues. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B101D sym 3C and or F0. Technician will gather data using a scan tool and contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. After approval technician will replace the OnStar module.
• 10135404Mar 20, 2015Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information for a customer concern of Malfunction Indication Lamp (MIL) on, and a technician my find DTC P2227 set.
• 10113763Mar 20, 2015Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information for a customer concern of Malfunction Indication Lamp (MIL) on, and a technician my find DTC P2227 set.
• 10135396Mar 18, 2015Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information for repairing engine front cover oil leak, sealing surface preparation and applying RTV sealant.
• 10113755Mar 18, 2015Engine. This informational bulletin provides information for repairing engine front cover oil leak, sealing surface preparation and applying RTV sealant.
• 10139348Mar 16, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Battery Energy Control Module and Generator Control and Battery Module will remain on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10135395Mar 16, 2015Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for a customer concern of odor emanating from HVAC system.
• 10135394Mar 16, 2015Electrical system. This informational bulletin communicates GM wiring repair strategy information.
• 10113753Mar 16, 2015Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for a customer concern of odor emanating from HVAC system.
• 10113752Mar 16, 2015Electrical system. This informational bulletin communicates GM wiring repair strategy information.
• 10135384Mar 10, 2015Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies and the warranty claims submission procedures that support Labor Operation 0600014 ? Suspected Tampering or Vehicle Modifications.
• 10113745Mar 10, 2015Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin communicates GM required operating procedures (U.S. only) for service operations.
• 10113741Mar 10, 2015Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies and the warranty claims submission procedures that support Labor Operation 0600014 - Suspected Tampering or Vehicle Modifications.
• 10135383Mar 9, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel information on unscheduled supplemental services (including flushing services and additives) and proper use of GM simplified maintenance schedules (Canada only).
• 10113740Mar 9, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel information on unscheduled supplemental services (including flushing services and additives) and proper use of GM simplified maintenance schedules (Canada only).
• 10135381Mar 6, 2015Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for preventing oil leaks after changing oil and filter.
• 10113738Mar 6, 2015Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for preventing oil leaks after changing oil and filter.
• 10135377Mar 4, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the PQC assembly replacement process - for dealers required to contact PQC prior to replacing an assembly (U.S. and Canada only).
• 10113731Mar 4, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the PQC assembly replacement process - for dealers required to contact PQC prior to replacing an assembly (U.S. and Canada only).
• 10090101Mar 4, 2015Engine. 14882 - special coverage. Certain vehicles equipped with a 2.4l engine (laf, lea or luk) that have experienced high oil consumption may also experience a frozen and/or plugged pcv (positive crankcase ventilation) system during cold weather operation. This condition may increase crankcase pressure leading to a rear crankshaft seal oil leak. If the oil leak is ignored or not noticed, an engine clatter noise may be…
• 10135373Mar 3, 2015Electrical system, Steering. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information on correcting a customer concern of intermittent service power steering message displayed on DIC, and DTC C056D, C0475 or U0131 may be set.
• 10113726Mar 3, 2015Steering. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information on correcting a customer concern of intermittent service power steering message displayed on DIC, and DTC C056D, C0475 or U0131 may be set.
• 10113720Mar 2, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
• 10057989Mar 1, 2015Electrical system. General motors 2012-2015 buick lacrosse, regal e assist , 2013-2014 chevrolet malibu eco assist, 2014 chevrolet impala assist equipped with eassist. Information regarding restriction of bas+(hybrid) eassist tac parts.
• 10057977Mar 1, 2015Engine, Engine cooling. This tsb contains an owner notification letter. Select document search button below. General motors 2010-2013 buick lacrosse, regal, verano, chevrolet captiva, equinox, malibu, orlando , gmc terrain equipped with ecotec engine. Plugged pcv orifice in intake manifold.

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