2014 Buick Lacrosse Technical Service Bulletins

1,811 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 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.

• 10246901Feb 1, 2014Body and structure, Electrical system. Mist From Instrument Panel Vents, Moisture On Windshield Or Water On Floor
• 10246854Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Key Off Radio Operation.
• 10246835Feb 1, 2014Forward collision avoidance, Lane departure. CSP-Forward Collision and Rear Cross Traffic Audible Warning Inoperative
• 10246621Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10246571Feb 1, 2014Wheels. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels
• 10246567Feb 1, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Air Conditioning Odor
• 10190932Feb 1, 2014Equipment, Wheels. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes…
• 10190931Feb 1, 2014Equipment, Wheels. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes…
• 10073709Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073704Feb 1, 2014Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073703Feb 1, 2014Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073321Feb 1, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070158Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069978Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069295Feb 1, 2014Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10055141Feb 1, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. Buick: see document search button for owner letter. The forward collision alert (ueu) and/or rear cross traffic alert system beep, on some vehicles, may be inoperable. Model 2014 lacrosse.
• 10137784Jan 31, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for the dealer technician to gather as much information to help aid Engineers by completely filling out requested reports.
• 10112045Jan 31, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that has no XM audio on certain channels but XM channel info is displayed. Technician will need to contact XM and deactivate and activate the module.
• 10112041Jan 30, 2014Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an engine oil leak that appeared as they were driving the vehicle in extremely cold ambient temperatures. The technician may find the oil leak is coming from the rear main seal. Technician will need to check for proper thermostat operation by following thermostat Diagnosis as outlined in Service…
• 10112031Jan 27, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. 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.
• 10137781Jan 23, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin was created to inform that any accessories that are install from the GM factory will be covered under the standard vehicle warranty and dealer installed accessories will be cover for a full year (12months).
• 10112022Jan 23, 2014Engine, Electrical 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.
• 10112019Jan 23, 2014Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles 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…
• 10112013Jan 22, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.
• 10112007Jan 21, 2014Engine, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on and a misfire. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206, P0261, P0262, P0264, P0265, P0267, P0268, P0270, P0271, P0273, P0274, P0276, P0277, P2146, P2149, P2152, P2155, P216A, and or P216D. Technician will need to…
• 10137780Jan 17, 2014Fuel system, Engine. This informational bulletin was provides information for the technician of cold start ticking noises in the engine compartment and may be caused by the fuel pump and/or the fuel injectors and no repairs are needed for a normal condition.
• 10112000Jan 17, 2014Transmission 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.
• 10111997Jan 16, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that a noise or a vibration in the vehicle that seems to be abnormal may not have been there when the vehicle was purchased. Technician should look for Non - General Motors aftermarket accessories installed on the vehicle that can cause these issues.
• 10111996Jan 16, 2014Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a supplement to the Service Information timing procedure for the high feature V-6 engine. Technician will also review the training video on the Common Training Website.
• 10111995Jan 16, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P2097 or P2099. Technician will need to perform an injector balance or Active Fuel Injector Tester prior to going further. Technician will also need to check for a small leak in the exhaust if published Service…
• 10137777Jan 14, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. This Informational bulletin explains the warranty and policy exchange program for electronic devices and products, what can be approved by TAC and where the electronic parts can be returned to.
• 10111987Jan 14, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about certain 2014 model year Buick LaCrosse, the beep alert option on the Forward Collision Alert System and/or Rear Cross Traffic Alert may be inoperable. Technician will need to update the radio using Service Programming System with the latest calibration.
• 10137775Jan 8, 2014Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information of the JOB CARD, for a repair on vehicles and what is acceptable - customer authorization; Service manager approvals and transaction authorization; Details of concern, cause and correction; Labor Time; Technician ID and acoutablity of labor time; Proper documentation and retension of warranty parts; Accurate sublet charges and receipts; Add on…
• 10111980Jan 7, 2014Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles 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…
• 10137773Jan 2, 2014Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on GM?s policy for comprehensive courtesy transportation to its customers.
• 10137772Jan 2, 2014Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information of the JOB CARD, for a repair on vehicles and what is acceptable - customer authorization; Service manager approvals and transaction authorization; Details of concern, cause and correction; Labor Time; Technician ID and acoutablity of labor time; Proper documentation and retension of warranty parts; Accurate sublet charges and receipts; Add on…
• 10191029Jan 1, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. No XM Audio, Rear View Camera Issues, Favorite Stations Stored Twice and/or Disappear Condition/Concern • No audio on startup in XM. • iPhone does not detect if user disconnects iPhone during certification process. • When receiving an incoming call through OnStar Hands Free Calling system, the vehicle does not ring. It will show on the screen. • FM Timeshift not functioning properly. • HD Switching Toggle Setting…
• 10191027Jan 1, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Engineering Information – Sunroof or Sunshade Inoperative, DTC U151B Set Condition Important: If the customer did not bring their vehicle in for this concern, DO NOT proceed with this EI. Some customers may comment that the sunroof or shade is inoperative when the sunroof switch is pressed. When checking the vehicle for DTCs, the BCM may report U151B current or in history. Cause GM Engineering is attempting to…
• 10191016Jan 1, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. No XM Audio, Rear View Camera Issues, Favorite Stations Stored Twice and/or Disappear Condition/Concern • No audio on startup in XM. • iPhone does not detect if user disconnects iPhone during certification process. • When receiving an incoming call through OnStar Hands Free Calling system, the vehicle does not ring. It will show on the screen. • FM Timeshift not functioning properly. • HD Switching Toggle Setting…
• 10190934Jan 1, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the…
• 10190933Jan 1, 2014Body and structure, Equipment. Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the…
• 10073382Jan 1, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10054981Jan 1, 2014Equipment. Buick: the beep alert is an option on forward collision alert (fca) system and/or rear cross traffic alert (rcta) and can be inoperative, with no beeping, but a visual red flashing alert on windshield is active. Model 2014 lacrosse.
• 10112328Dec 23, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a clock that is slow to update while driving when the clock auto set feature enabled. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10133113Dec 20, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). This preliminary bulletin provides information on Blank Screen After Startup and Reverse, Rearview Camera Message On, Touch Screen Inoperable, Bluetooth® and Navigation Concerns
• 10112322Dec 17, 2013Equipment, Steering. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Steering wheel control switches will have no backlighting, Instrument Panel Cluster resets, Instrument Panel Cluster will go to "Sport mode" when "Touring" was selected, and the heads up display does not retain the customers preferred display setting. Technician will need to update the Instrument Panel Cluster…
• 10133103Dec 16, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). This informational bulletin provides directions on submitting different PIRs
• 10133102Dec 16, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to aid in diagnosing a possible faulty front transmission oil pump.
• 10112321Dec 16, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a noise, vibration or shudder on acceleration from a stop. Technician should replace the right hand axle shaft retaining ring. Technician will need to inspect the splines on the half shaft for damage. Technician should also inspect the splined end of the Power Transfer Unit for excessive wear.
• 10133098Dec 13, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a revision of 13-00-89-004D to include updated information.

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