2014 Buick Regal Technical Service Bulletins

1,754 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 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.

• 10118909Sep 14, 2016Tires. This GM of Canada New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program and GWM Transaction Submission Information Bulletin provides information for the new tires that the vehicle are equipped with and that they are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the New Vehicle Warranty (Base Warranty Coverage) and for vehicles within this warranty period, the defective tires will be replaced on a pro rata…
• 10098081Sep 14, 2016Electrical 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.
• 10097132Sep 14, 2016Electrical 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.
• 10098423Sep 13, 2016Steering. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the media oriented systems transport bus diagnostic tool kit (el-51578) has been released to help diagnose any of the media oriented systems transport bus concerns. The kit contains header connectors that are installed to bypass media oriented systems transport bus modules. The bypass connector also contains a terminal for…
• 10099252Sep 9, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a malfunction indicator lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended crank, or crank no start in some cases. Technician will need to perform published service information diagnostics. If technician finds carbon, an upper engine and valve cleaning should be performed.
• 10118911Sep 1, 2016Fuel system. This informational Bulletin provides Do's and Don'ts for maximizing gasoline engine fuel economy, other various tips and a list of websites for additional information.
• 10082412Aug 31, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to check the cylinders for damaged pistons and determine if the use of aftermarket calibrations or performance parts may be the cause.
• 10083241Aug 30, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The j-35616-64b is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (j-38125-620h) located in lear tray 7 part number 963716-2.
• 10082869Aug 29, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
• 10083080Aug 15, 2016Engine cooling. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have low oil pressure message. Technician may also find a diagnostic trouble code p0521 in the engine control module. Technician should follow all published service information diagnosis.
• 10082865Aug 15, 2016Seat belts. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reposition the front seat belt latch plate for concerns regarding the seat belt webbing or latch plate coming twisted.
• 10082822Aug 12, 2016Electrical system, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on how to test a battery and what is needed to warranty a battery.
• 10082363Aug 12, 2016Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy on performing gm covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in canada.
• 10082863Aug 9, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for ignition key, fob, key tags and key rings configuration for various vehicles and applying a qr code sticker or barcode sticker to the fob.
• 10082862Aug 8, 2016Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on the rubber used in some performance tires loses flexibility and may develop surface cracks in the tire tread/shoulder area at colder temperatures.
• 10082447Aug 8, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains a possible normal whining noise from the balance shaft chain if the vehicle has less than 10,000 miles on it.
• 10082860Aug 3, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on gm does not approve the use of “clipping” to repair collision damage to vehicles. Gm has not tested or validated a “clipped vehicle” repair; therefore, gm cannot endorse this type of repair or confirm the crash performance during a subsequent collision.
• 10083776Aug 2, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on steps to perform to determine if the customer's battery drain concern is being caused by a known concern with bluetooth call transfer operation when exiting the vehicle. If the concern is duplicated at the dealer with the onstar led is still green after the vehicle is turned off and the bluetooth call was disconnected. Dealer should advises that…
• 10082861Aug 2, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the transport mode on message displayed in the dic due to vehicles shipped over long distances outside the u.s. And canada.
• 10082823Aug 2, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains the use of diesel fuel additives in an engine, are not required unless the customer desires additives to prevent fuel concerns depending on fuel or temperature related conditions.
• 10082814Aug 2, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
• 10082820Aug 1, 2016Engine. This informational bulletins provides information on the intake manifold inspection/replacement after servere internal engine damage.
• 10126063Jul 12, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
• 10126062Jul 11, 2016Brakes. This informational bulletin provides information on installing the correct tires for vehicles with the condition of under hard acceleration at higher speeds, the traction control light will flash. Or, they may come in for ABS or general handling/braking concerns.
• 10100822Jul 11, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides the technician with what may happen to an engine due to lack of maintenance.
• 10089121Jun 29, 2016Tires, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides guidance to gm dealers when using gm approved tire force variation measurement equipment.
• 10081000Jun 29, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication advises the technician what to inspect if codes p0016 and/or p0017 are setting on a properly timed engine or a condition of the vehicle cranks but will not start. Technician should inspect the respective intake or exhaust camshaft reluctor to see if it has spun on the camshaft. The reluctor cannot be repositioned so the camshaft must be replaced. The new camshafts come…
• 10080981Jun 29, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communicates the procedure to the technician how to regain blu-ray/cd/dvd player function on all new generation infotainment systems with regular production option code u42 or uwg blu-ray players. If this concern is encountered, cycle the cd player/media disc player fuse and re-evaluate the concern.
• 10080860Jun 23, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician of diagnostic instructions to take when the key will not fold into the fob or will not stay in the folded position. The technician may comment that the key in the fob will not fold close or stay latched closed. Damage to the folding mechanism could result from storing the key in the door lock cylinder and accidently bumping or making…
• 10089222Jun 22, 2016Tires, Equipment. This informational provides information on slight or mild tire feathering and recommended practices.
• 10113951Jun 21, 2016Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a diagnostic tip for navigation radios that have inaccurate entries at times when using the voice recognition to input the address. When using the Navigation command "Address" or "Destination" this Allows an address to be stated as a one-shot method. When using the Navigation command "Directed Address" this Allows an address to…
• 10080901Jun 21, 2016Other or unknown, Brakes. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have the antilock braking system, service traction control system, and/or service stabilitrak lights are on. The electronic brake control module may have one or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes c0035-c0050 with specifically symptom 18, 5a, or 0f. Technician will gain access…
• 10081363Jun 20, 2016Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the power steering control module to correct the condition of a notchy or sticky feeling in the steering wheel near the center position.
• 10094782Jun 17, 2016Steering. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to replace the power steering fuse for a condition of loss of power steering assist and/or service power steering message displayed.
• 10089253Jun 17, 2016Seat belts. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reposition the front seat belt latch plate for concerns regarding the seat belt webbing or latch plate coming twisted.
• 10089228Jun 17, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the transport mode on message displayed in the dic due to vehicles shipped over long distances outside the u.s. And canada.
• 10094743Jun 14, 2016Steering. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to check the ground connection and reprogram the power steering control module if a customer comments on a intermittent service power steering message is displayed.
• 10081022Jun 14, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that ,when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests.
• 10089254Jun 10, 2016Seats. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install a clip on the seat frame to eliminate a noise originating from the seat pan and seat frame coming in contact.
• 10089247Jun 10, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of floor mats.
• 10080687Jun 10, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician eassist drive motor generator battery module parts restriction has ended. To order the eassist drive motor generator battery section dealer will need to call the battery service center.
• 10089201Jun 8, 2016Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on using gm service policies and procedure manual that represent key gm requirements for service operations.
• 10114105May 31, 2016Engine, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying non-GM (aftermarket) engine calibrations for gasoline engines using Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 10078923May 26, 2016Equipment, Body 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.
• 10114101May 25, 2016Wheels. This informational bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening or re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed.
• 10078921May 24, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with a diagnostic aid for identifying infotainment components on the vehicles to ensure that the correct component is ordered or replaced and the correct labor code is used for warranty submission.
• 10118547May 20, 2016Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on the temporary tire flat spotting condition.
• 10114107May 20, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on service programming system (SPS) errors.
• 10078885May 17, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with the diagnosis and repair steps for a vehicle with a check engine light on with diagnostic trouble code p015b or a reduced engine power message with diagnostic trouble code p1101. Technician should look for a missing or damaged o-ring seal in the charge air cooler coupler.
• 10118546May 16, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a new U.S. dealer special tool loan program.

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