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.

• 10138546Dec 11, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on doing a pressure line test prior to replacement and removal of the transmission for conditions relating to No Forward, No Reverse, No Crank, Engine Cranks But Will Not Start.
• 10113840Dec 11, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on doing a pressure line test prior to replacement and removal of the transmission for conditions relating to No Forward, No Reverse, No Crank, Engine Cranks But Will Not Start.
• 10112634Dec 10, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10138543Dec 7, 2012Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides information the proper ways of adjusting the center trim bezel to correct the condition of the CD/DVD will not eject from the instrument panel mounted player.
• 10113837Dec 7, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a list off all the issues revolving around new vehicles for a one stop place to find growing concerns around them.
• 10113836Dec 7, 2012Electrical system. This preliminary information bulletin provides information the proper ways of adjusting the center trim bezel to correct the condition of the CD/DVD will not eject from the instrument panel mounted player.
• 10112629Dec 5, 2012Equipment. 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.
• 10138556Dec 4, 2012Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a descritption of operation of the echo control and noise cancellation settings for concernc regarding noice drop outs during calls and muffled sound.
• 10113831Dec 4, 2012Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a descritption of operation of the echo control and noise cancellation settings for concernc regarding noice drop outs during calls and muffled sound.
• 10113830Dec 4, 2012Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on reprogramming the navigation radio to the latest software to correct the conditions of loss of GPS signal, low fuel, XM Volume, Audio Button Functionality,Not Able to Set Clock, Factory Settings Option Inoperable, Radio Display Information May Not Matching
• 10138221Dec 3, 2012Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. 12222B - Service Update (revised part section). These vehicles may have a transmission built with an incorrect internal o-ring seal. The affected vehicles may exhibit noise due to pump cavitation, sluggish shifting and poor acceleration, or may require high engine RPM to engage drive or reverse or to move the vehicle. Dealers are to test drive the vehicles. If the test drive determines the condition is present…
• 10112623Dec 3, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Human Machine Interface, Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, display, and Media Disc Players are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10059959Dec 3, 2012Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10253591Dec 1, 2012Equipment. Factory Settings Option Inoperable, Radio Display Information May Not Match.
• 10246956Dec 1, 2012Equipment. Poor Remote Transmitter Range/Remote Start Or TPM Indicator On
• 10246853Dec 1, 2012Equipment. Key Off Radio Operation.
• 10245854Dec 1, 2012Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Incorrect Material Used for Transmission O-Ring
• 10073101Dec 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071859Dec 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071858Dec 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063076Dec 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10126163Nov 30, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.
• 10126188Nov 28, 2012Engine. This preliminary information bulletin provides information regarding all the components that are included when ordering a new service 2.4L Ecotec engine.
• 10126171Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
• 10112608Nov 28, 2012Equipment. 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…
• 10112607Nov 28, 2012Equipment. 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.
• 10112606Nov 28, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that customers may inquire as to the availability of OnStar bluetooth on their vehicle. Technician should be advised that Vehicles with Regular Production Option Code (UPF or UWE) offer Bluetooth through the OnStar system.
• 10138213Nov 26, 2012Wheels, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a description of the proper wheel installation and proper wheel torque techniques used to install wheels onto vehicles
• 10137471Nov 26, 2012Wheels. This informational bulletin provides a description of the proper wheel installation and proper wheel torque techniques used to install wheels onto vehicles
• 10126191Nov 26, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides a description of the proper wheel installation and proper wheel torque techniques used to install wheels onto vehicles
• 10112599Nov 21, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10138209Nov 20, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on USB command and control multimedia player interface/list of supported devices.
• 10138207Nov 20, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the navigation radio for concerns regarding Loss of GPS Signal, Low Fuel, XM Volume, Audio Button Functionality, Not Able to Set Clock, Factory Settings Option Inoperable, Radio Display Information May Not Match
• 10138206Nov 20, 2012Electrical system, Engine. 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.
• 10137467Nov 20, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on USB command and control multimedia player interface/list of supported devices.
• 10137465Nov 20, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the navigation radio for concerns regarding Loss of GPS Signal, Low Fuel, XM Volume, Audio Button Functionality, Not Able to Set Clock, Factory Settings Option Inoperable, Radio Display Information May Not Match
• 10137464Nov 20, 2012Electrical system. 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.
• 10126194Nov 20, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on USB command and control multimedia player interface/list of supported devices.
• 10126192Nov 20, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and which labor operations to claim when the concern cannot be duplicated. Also provides information on how to submit claims within the global warranty managment.
• 10126165Nov 20, 2012Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the navigation radio for concerns regarding Loss of GPS Signal, Low Fuel, XM Volume, Audio Button Functionality, Not Able to Set Clock, Factory Settings Option Inoperable, Radio Display Information May Not Match
• 10126162Nov 20, 2012Engine. 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.
• 10112582Nov 16, 2012Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that service replacement engine part number 12655766 may be received when a service replacement engine is ordered. Technician will need to part off the original engine.
• 10138229Nov 15, 2012Engine, Electrical system. 12238B - Service Update (revised population). The Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly, resulting in the gradual loss of battery charge, illumination of the MIL, and eventual engine stall or no start condition. Dealers are to inspect and replace, if necessary, the GCM.
• 10059997Nov 15, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10138201Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
• 10137459Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
• 10126197Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for requesting a new key code for customers with lost or stolen keys
• 10126196Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
• 10126170Nov 13, 2012Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to correctly check and adjust fuses within the instrument panel fuse block for concerns with components fused through the instrument panel fuse block
• 10112562Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician being unable to program fobs to the vehicle. Technician will need to ensure the key FOB is a new unit and has not been programmed to another vehicle previously.

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