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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 10246678Aug 1, 2013Engine cooling. Customer Satisfaction Program - Oil Life Monitor Update. Eql;uipped with 2.4L Engine (LAF/LEA)
• 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.
• 10064051Aug 1, 2013Equipment. 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.
• 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.
• 10130569Jul 15, 2013Body and structure. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for installing the headlining trim panel magnets due to the hook and loop fastener adhesive failing, allowing the headliner to become separated from the sunroof housing causing the headliner to become loose or sagging at the rear of the sunroof opening.
• 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.
• 10130564Jul 10, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the transport mode on message displayed in the DIC.
• 10130562Jul 9, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on key code security and information on GM key code look up applications.
• 10254244Jul 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Headliner Assembly Loose/Sagging at Rear of Sunroof Opening.
• 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)
• 10246679Jul 1, 2013Fuel system, Engine cooling. Special Coverage Adjustment - Engine Balance Chain and Fuel Pump - Equipped with 2.4L Engine (LAF)
• 10246651Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. Excessive Oil Consumption ? Perform Oil Consumption Test and/or Install Piston and Piston Ring Kit
• 10246650Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. Excessive Oil Consumption ? Perform Oil Consumption Test and/or Install Piston and Piston Ring Kit
• 10246638Jul 1, 2013Steering. Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Hose During Extreme Low Temperature Conditions
• 10246634Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. Information for Engine Oils Used in 2014 Model Year Vehicles
• 10246630Jul 1, 2013Electrical system. GM Wiring Repair Strategy Information
• 10245755Jul 1, 2013Equipment. Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing (Follow Procedure as Outlined Below)
• 10073559Jul 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070844Jul 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069932Jul 1, 2013Engine, Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069930Jul 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10064052Jul 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10113070Jun 28, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have poor AM or FM radio reception. Technician will need to use Global Diagnostic System 2 and check the radio signal strength and compare with a like vehicle. If signal strength values are low on a strong radio station, inspect for proper orientation of the antenna connector at the back glass antenna grid.
• 10113068Jun 28, 2013Body and structure. 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.
• 10134754Jun 27, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision for 09-00-89-029J to add the 2014 model year and to add the Impala, Spark, Spark EV, Silverado and Sierra.
• 10134748Jun 24, 2013Engine. This technical bulletin provides a replacement for PIP5025F to advise engine replacement is no longer necessary if "zebra stripes" are present and to outline a related repair procedure.

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