Buick Encore Service Bulletins (2017)

1,121 manufacturer communications on file.

• May 7, 2019•Document ID: 10160987

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5640

  Date Added:

  June 10, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission.

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• May 6, 2019•Document ID: 10160984

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5495J

  Date Added:

  June 10, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. The technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0299 or P0234 set. The technician is provided with a list of causes of misdiagnosis leading to returned Turbochargers with no trouble found. The purpose of this information is to reduce the number of no trouble found (NTF) turbochargers being returned to the WPC by informing the Service Department personnel of what inspections and/or diagnosis to perform, prior to replacing and returning a turbocharger to the WPC.

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• May 6, 2019•Document ID: 10160983

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5226C

  Date Added:

  June 10, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.

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• May 2, 2019•Document ID: 10161907

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  080089014E

  Date Added:

  July 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Dealer Case Management (DCM) and Being Prepared for Contacting U.S. Technical Assistance (TAC).

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• April 30, 2019•Document ID: 10160428

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  19NA090

  Date Added:

  May 28, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This informational bulletin explains to the technician to inspect the pistons for damage and not just replace the engine assembly if the pistons are the only cause of damage.

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• April 24, 2019•Document ID: 10160690

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5569A

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer an issue where the vehicle's engine may crank over unprompted and not start afterward. This is the result of hooking up the Active Fuel Injector Tool incorrectly on vehicles equipped with a direct fuel injection system. This Preliminary information instructs the dealer of a repair kit they received that will prevent this issue when installed correctly.

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• April 23, 2019•Document ID: 10160682

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5260C

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.

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• April 16, 2019•Document ID: 10160672

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC6360

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Navigation radio does not have a global positioning system location but OnStar is able to accurately locate the vehicle. Technician should check the installation of the COAX cables to be router correctly.  Technician will gain access to the Radio or Human Machine Interface depending on the vehicle build.  Install the EL-50334 test antenna to the Radio HMI and evaluate the operation. If the GPS signal is restored, inspect for incorrect coax routing as described above and if found, reroute the cable so it does not bypass the splitter.

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• April 16, 2019•Document ID: 10160422

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

  Mfr Comm. #:

  19NA081

  Date Added:

  May 28, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Audio Muting When Listening to Some SiriusXM Channels Due to Interference in Some Geographic Locations.

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• April 16, 2019•Document ID: 10160421

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  19NA080

  Date Added:

  May 28, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information to the tech to discard the PCV drain tube when working on the lower area of the engine.

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• April 10, 2019•Document ID: 10160083

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16NA318

  Date Added:

  May 20, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This Technical bulletin provides information on replacing both inner and outer intermediate steering shaft boots and steering gear due to water intrusion in the steering gear input shaft freezing and/or corrosion causing a hard to steer in colder temperatures and/or knocking/clicking noise.

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• April 9, 2019•Document ID: 10160108

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  17NA221

  Date Added:

  May 20, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the CAC if it freezes in cold weather conditions causing engine power concerns.

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• April 5, 2019•Document ID: 10160084

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16NA323

  Date Added:

  May 20, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the rear brake pads to correct a condition of a moan noise in the rear brake pads at first apply due to an internal concern regarding the pads that were initially installed on the vehicle.

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• April 2, 2019•Document ID: 10160633

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP4670F

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.

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• April 2, 2019•Document ID: 10160137

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIE0503B

  Date Added:

  May 20, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This engineering information PI ends the need for information from the field on reduced engine power, DTC P0299 set.

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• April 2, 2019•Document ID: 10160133

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  030729004L

  Date Added:

  May 20, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  HUMMER

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides normal operating characteristics and diagnostic information on Manual transmissions.

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• April 1, 2019•Document ID: 10160135

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  1008110001H

  Date Added:

  May 20, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.

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• April 1, 2019•Document ID: 10160132

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  030603004Y

  Date Added:

  May 20, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.

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• March 28, 2019•Document ID: 10158782

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16NA323

  Date Added:

  April 22, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the rear brake pads to correct a condition of a moan noise in the rear brake pads at first apply due to an internal concern regarding the pads that were initially installed on the vehicle.

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• March 26, 2019•Document ID: 10158864

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  110089005N

  Date Added:

  April 22, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm.

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