2012 Buick Regal Technical Service Bulletins

1,751 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 10073140Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070859Feb 1, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070838Feb 1, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070837Feb 1, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069907Feb 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063398Feb 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051906Feb 1, 2013Engine. Buick/chevrolet/gmc: engine is makes rattling noise when starting up and is intermittent, and is heard in camshaft position actuator due to engine shut down and oil pressure not allow to camshaft position actuator. Models 2011-2012 lacrosse, regal, equinox, orlando, terrain.
• 10051891Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/saab: some vehicles have floor mats that are difficult to fully seat on carpet side retainer due to floor retainer being broken and various breakpoints for style of retainer and because different styles or designs not interchangeable and contains non matching retainers. Models 2010-13 lacrosse, srx, 2011-13 regal, cruze, equinox, volt, terrain, 9-4x, 2012-13 verano, sonic, 2008-13 cts…
• 10133161Jan 31, 2013Electrical system, Steering. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on inspecting the steering column seal, adjusting the electronic power steering wire harness bracket and replace the steering column seal to remove a groan, squeak or rubbing type noise when turning the steering wheel.
• 10112761Jan 31, 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.
• 10112760Jan 31, 2013Brakes, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Electronic Brake Control Module and the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve parts restriction has ended. Dealer can now order the parts directly through your Parts Department without General Motors Technical Assistance Center authorization.
• 10112759Jan 31, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Battery Energy Control Module, Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump, Starter Generator, Generator Battery Control Wiring Junction Block, Generator Battery Disconnect Relay, Battery Energy Control Module, Battery Disconnect Switch Wiring Harness, Battery Disconnect Switch Wiring Harness, Generator Battery, and Generator Control and Battery…
• 10133156Jan 29, 2013Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on replacement for the auxiliary floor mat retainer due to the floor mat retainer won't seat on the carpet.
• 10133152Jan 28, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the replacement process for the product quality center.
• 10133151Jan 28, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information for service agents not required to contact product quality center for CNG, LPG or gasoline engine, transmission and/or transfer case.
• 10133149Jan 28, 2013Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on suspected tampering due to aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices causing multiple issues.
• 10133147Jan 28, 2013Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on tire radial force variation.
• 10133143Jan 25, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on suspected tampering on vehicles modifications for identifying non GM ECM calibrations.
• 10133134Jan 22, 2013Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to turn the transport mode on/off message that is displayed in the DIC and/or battery light is flashing.
• 10133131Jan 16, 2013Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to turn the transport mode on/off message that is displayed in the DIC and/or battery light is flashing.
• 10133130Jan 16, 2013Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information pre-painting/cleaning process for TPO plastic fascias.
• 10133126Jan 15, 2013Seat belts. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on properly repositioning the seat belt webbing/latch plate due to becoming twisted.
• 10133125Jan 14, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a update for the Electronic Component Exchange Program (U.S. and Canada Only)
• 10060398Jan 10, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133119Jan 8, 2013Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on components that must be transferred over from the original engine for the Ecotec 2.4L.
• 10112700Jan 4, 2013Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a loud tick or rattle noise under the hood at all operating conditions. Technician will need to check the lower and oil pressure to the upper end oil pressure. Technician will need to inspect the oil feed orifice in the cylinder head. Technician will clean out and debris found in the orifice.
• 10133118Jan 3, 2013Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on updating software for the navigation radio for loss of GPS signal, low fuel, XM volume, audio button functionality, not able to set clock.
• 10133116Jan 3, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on a revised calibration for the ECM due to lack of power or no turbo boost.
• 10133115Jan 2, 2013Air bags, Exterior lighting. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on the driver airbag light is flashing in the cluster and/or the passenger airbag ON indicator does not illuminate when the passenger is present when the SDM setup has not been completed after reprogramming.
• 10253592Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Factory Settings Option Inoperable, Radio Display Information May Not Match.
• 10245860Jan 1, 2013Electrical system. Loss of Battery Charge ? Inspect Generator Control Module
• 10245752Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing (Follow Procedure as Outlined Below)
• 10245751Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing (Follow Procedure as Outlined Below)
• 10070896Jan 1, 2013Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070861Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069906Jan 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063983Jan 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063979Jan 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051863Jan 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Buick/chevrolet: there is an oil/fluid leakage under front of vehicle, possibly from wheel drive shaft seals, and engineering is trying to determine root cause of leakage. Models 2011-2013 regal, cruze, 2012-2013 verano, sonic.
• 10138567Dec 20, 2012Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides information to reprogram the HVAC control module with the latest calibrations to correct an comment that the vehicle has reduced autostop functionality, such as missed or aborted autostops that occur during cool and/or cold outside ambient temperatures which are accompanied by high humidity
• 10138538Dec 20, 2012Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on GM vehicles including information regarding the differences of the Dexos oils.
• 10113850Dec 20, 2012Electrical system. This preliminary information bulletin provides information to reprogram the HVAC control module with the latest calibrations to correct an comment that the vehicle has reduced autostop functionality, such as missed or aborted autostops that occur during cool and/or cold outside ambient temperatures which are accompanied by high humidity
• 10113849Dec 20, 2012Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on GM vehicles including information regarding the differences of the Dexos oils.
• 10098721Dec 20, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the ecm for concerns regarding a loud rattle noise on start up that stops in 3 seconds or less.
• 10138541Dec 17, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10113843Dec 17, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10112687Dec 17, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that loose connection between the vehicle and a Bluetooth phone. Technician will need to use a scan tool to check the "Firmware Over-the-Air" value. If the "Firmware Over-the-Air" value is up to date and customer's concern is still present contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10112677Dec 14, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D-37 history in the Vehicle Communication Interface Module or telematics communication interface control module. Engineering has determined that this code will only display in history on the scan tool and will not cause issues with OnStar system operation.
• 10112674Dec 14, 2012Body and structure, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the remote keyless entry transmitter range is very poor and they have to be very close to the vehicle before the transmitter operates. Technician will need to verify the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter range by pacing off approximately 100 feet diagonally on all four corners of the vehicle.
• 10112641Dec 12, 2012Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. Dealer should send the correct fluid to the proper testing center.

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