2013 Buick Regal Technical Service Bulletins

1,885 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 10246683Jan 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles Connected Navigation Radio Voice Command Not Working Expires with Base Warranty - Eqluipped with Connected Navigation Radio (UHQ)
• 10246682Jan 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles Connected Navigation Radio Voice Command Not Working Expires with Base Warranty
• 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)
• 10069935Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069934Jan 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.
• 10138568Dec 21, 2012Electrical system. this preliminary informational bulletin provides information to reprogram the radio to resolve Voice Recognition, Media Data, Route Guidance, DVD Playback Concerns caused by an internal software concern
• 10113851Dec 21, 2012Electrical system. this preliminary informational bulletin provides information to reprogram the radio to resolve Voice Recognition, Media Data, Route Guidance, DVD Playback Concerns caused by an internal software concern
• 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.
• 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.
• 10138558Dec 17, 2012Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on reprogramming the radio due to a comment on the radio locking up and becoming inoperative.
• 10138541Dec 17, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10113844Dec 17, 2012Electrical system. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on reprogramming the radio due to a comment on the radio locking up and becoming inoperative.
• 10113843Dec 17, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10112677Dec 14, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10245786Dec 12, 2012Exterior lighting, Air bags. Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Seat Belt Reminder Chime Passenger Airbag Indicator On When Electronic Devices or Conductive Objects are Placed on Front Passenger Seat
• 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.
• 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.
• 10138545Dec 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.
• 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.
• 10138552Dec 4, 2012Air bags. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Seat Belt Reminder Chime and Passenger Airbag Indicator On When Electronic Devices or Conductive Objects are Placed on Front Passenger Seat
• 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.
• 10113824Dec 4, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Seat Belt Reminder Chime and Passenger Airbag Indicator On When Electronic Devices or Conductive Objects are Placed on Front Passenger Seat
• 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.
• 10246853Dec 1, 2012Equipment. Key Off Radio Operation.
• 10245854Dec 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Incorrect Material Used for Transmission O-Ring
• 10071858Dec 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071848Dec 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063076Dec 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062543Dec 1, 2012Air bags, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051079Dec 1, 2012Seat belts. Cadillac/chevrolet/buick/gmc: passenger seat belt indicator is illuminated due to possible conductive objects, such as tech 2, groceries, charging and audio cables, electronic tablets or computers and cell phones, placed on seats and would activate chime, slowly, 5 times. Models 2012-13 verano, cruze, 2013, enclave, lacrosse, regal, ats, cts, srx, xts, equinox, malibu, sonic, traverse, volt, acadia, terrain.
• 10126163Nov 30, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.
• 10138217Nov 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.
• 10137475Nov 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.
• 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.

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