2011 Buick Regal Technical Service Bulletins

1,527 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 Buick Regal. 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.

• 10135230Apr 29, 2014Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to install a new relay to control the trunk opening up when the button has been accidently pressed.
• 10135227Apr 28, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to the dealers on properly maintaining vehicles in inventory.
• 10135222Apr 22, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin explains how to cut a new key or how to get a precut key from GM.
• 10135220Apr 22, 2014Engine cooling. This preliminary bulletin explains a normal condition of a customers concern of a rough idle and black smoke on cold starts.
• 10135219Apr 22, 2014Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin explains condensation in exterior lights and replacment guidelines for warranty replacement.
• 10135218Apr 22, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin is to assist with the identification of issues that are not considered warrantable.
• 10111811Apr 18, 2014Electrical 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.
• 10111810Apr 17, 2014Equipment. 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 Partect for assistance. Technician can also contact Techline Customer Support Center for programming issues.
• 10135201Apr 14, 2014Equipment. This information bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fixing the vehicle right the first time by listing possible concerns to specific vehicles.
• 10111798Apr 9, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with information on the proper washing of the bright aluminum moldings to avoid the moldings from getting damaged. It is recommended that a non-alkaline solution be used for preparation & washing of the bright aluminum moldings.
• 10111794Apr 8, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a radio with the timeshift feature is inoperative. Dealer will need to replace the radio for this concern.
• 10250013Apr 1, 2014Electrical system. High Voltage Safety ? High Voltage Disabling
• 10246981Apr 1, 2014Electrical system. Timeshift Function Inoperative.
• 10245789Apr 1, 2014Equipment. Excessive Oil Consumption
• 10073346Apr 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073341Apr 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10055375Apr 1, 2014Equipment. Gm: inconsistent rear back up camera operation, bluetooth delay, intermittent audio concerns, blank dvd display, as well as other navigation radio/clock concerns. The radio may need to be replaced.
• 10061125Mar 31, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10137887Mar 28, 2014Electrical system. This warranty bulletin explains how to use the EL-50313 Midtronic GR8 Battery tester to test a battery and determin if it is warranty or not
• 10137885Mar 28, 2014Equipment. This preliminary bulletin provides information to replace the radio to correct the customers concern of multiple Radio concerns.
• 10137882Mar 26, 2014Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to test for oil consumption and install new pistons and rings if no signs of consumption or oil leaks have been validated.
• 10137878Mar 24, 2014Equipment, Engine cooling. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to replace the main drive belt and tensioner.
• 10137866Mar 17, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to replacing parts that may be un necessary.
• 10111850Mar 5, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that when a Canadian customer may comment that when they travel to the United States, they are unable to connect to OnStar or use hands free calling. Dealer can advise the customer that the existing cell phone provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada.
• 10111849Mar 5, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a frequent "off route" messages while following Turn by Turn route. Technicians will need to remove power from the Vehicle Communication Interface Module for one hour and retest for the concern.
• 10111848Mar 5, 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.
• 10111846Mar 4, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a customer?s request to install OnStar Bluetooth. Dealer should be advised at this time, there are no provisions to add this option to vehicles that were not built with it.
• 10111845Mar 4, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an OnStar Turn-By-Turn Navigation the system that is inoperative. Technician verifies there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes are present in the Antilock Braking System and Vehicle Communication Interface Module of the vehicle. If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes found call OnStar using…
• 10247681Mar 1, 2014Equipment. Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
• 10246982Mar 1, 2014Electrical system. Checking Smartphone Bluetooth Software Update Status
• 10246977Mar 1, 2014Engine cooling. Whine Noise Underhood.
• 10245950Mar 1, 2014Equipment. Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
• 10245757Mar 1, 2014Equipment. Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing (Follow Procedure as Outlined Below)
• 10073396Mar 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073340Mar 1, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070180Mar 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10138649Feb 26, 2014Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to turn the transport mode message of and reset the battery light flashing.
• 10111967Feb 26, 2014Electrical system, Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a loud whine noise from under the hood. On 2010 Buick LaCrosse and 2011 Buick Regal with Regular Production Option Code (LAF) engine technician will need to compare to a known good vehicle and replace the Brake Booster Electric Vacuum Pump only if an abnormal noise is heard.
• 10111966Feb 26, 2014Electrical system. 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.
• 10111964Feb 26, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the OnStar system does not respond properly to some numbers and/or voice commands. Dealer should direct the customer to review the operational characteristics in the OnStar Users Guide.
• 10111963Feb 26, 2014Vehicle speed control, Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a grind growl noise on the 1-2 shift that can be felt in the clutch pedal and brake pedal if applied during a 1-2 shift under light or normal acceleration. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10138646Feb 25, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Engine, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a process to the service agents that are not required to contact PQC, to determine when to replace a assembly as opposed to repairing and if an engine or transmission is being returned, that it has all the information in relation to that part being returned.
• 10111962Feb 25, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that when replacing the camshaft part number 12626660. Technician will need to ensure that the date code and the finish of the camshaft. If the cam is discolored or has chatter marks, have parts department send the cam back as (MR code7) new defective.
• 10111958Feb 24, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine. 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…
• 10111955Feb 24, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the keyless entry is inoperative. Technician should inspect the ignition key cylinder door sticks in the up position. If the door is found open do not replace the ignition key cylinder, use a Lubriplate type of lubrication spray and lubricate the ignition key cylinder door. Insert the tip of the key in and out to…
• 10138642Feb 21, 2014Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system. This preliminary bulletin provides information on how to set the rear electric child locks.
• 10138640Feb 21, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This warranty bulletin explains how to determine if an outside mirrior was damaged by the customer and what is considered warranty and non-warranty.
• 10138639Feb 21, 2014Equipment, Wheels. This informational bulletin provides the technician the proper way to install and torque the wheel.
• 10138638Feb 21, 2014Wheels. This informational bulletin explains how to balance a chrome wheel without damaging the chrome face of the rim.
• 10138637Feb 21, 2014Wheels, Equipment, Tires. This informational bulletin provides technicians with ways to decrease the tire slipping on the rim and reduce to possible chances of the customers concerns over tire vibration are repair.

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