Buick Encore Service Bulletins (2017)

1,121 manufacturer communications on file.

• December 21, 2018•Document ID: 10155010

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  060089026O

  Date Added:

  March 25, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This warranty bulletin provides labor operation numbers for customer concerns Not duplicated (CCND).

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• December 19, 2018•Document ID: 10154611

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5284A

  Date Added:

  March 18, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer that if DTC P0496 continues to set after performing Strategy Based Diagnostics, the current customers drive cycle as this may contribute to the concern. It provides information on specific drive cycle concerns that may affect the setting of this DTC. It advises the dealer to review the customers current drive cycle and to if necessary to provide suggestions to assist the customer with this concern.

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• December 17, 2018•Document ID: 10154606

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC6073E

  Date Added:

  March 18, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  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 verifying Media Oriented Systems Transport control circuit voltages. Technician should review Media Oriented Systems Transport bus description and operation and Diagnostic Trouble Code U0028 diagnostic procedures.

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• December 17, 2018•Document ID: 10154605

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5214D

  Date Added:

  March 18, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer complaint, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support. For any vehicles that remains unrepaired after being at the dealer for three days or more and a related bulletin or PI is not found, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support.

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• December 17, 2018•Document ID: 10154604

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5650F

  Date Added:

  March 18, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency Identification Devices when the concern is present. Dealer should also direct their customers to the appropriate section in the Owner manuals that references that the device complies.

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• December 17, 2018•Document ID: 10154603

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC6317A

  Date Added:

  March 18, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This Preliminary information communicates to dealers that if a repair is preformed in which the instrument panel accessory bezel has to be removed to disconnect the electrical connectors from the switches in the bezel or damage/disconnect can occur.

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• December 14, 2018•Document ID: 10154975

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  17NA066

  Date Added:

  March 25, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.

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• December 13, 2018•Document ID: 10155014

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  080089014C

  Date Added:

  March 25, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  PONTIAC

  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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• December 13, 2018•Document ID: 10155009

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  010842001L

  Date Added:

  March 25, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.

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• December 11, 2018•Document ID: 10154579

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5598A

  Date Added:

  March 18, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a crank no start or extended crank condition due to exhaust cam reluctor being out of position.

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• December 6, 2018•Document ID: 10154566

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5540B

  Date Added:

  March 18, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.

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• December 5, 2018•Document ID: 10155012

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  060850009J

  Date Added:

  March 25, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information for information on passenger presence sensing system (PPS or PSS) concerns with custom upholstery, accessory seat heaters or other comfort enhancing devices.

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• December 5, 2018•Document ID: 10155011

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  060847001N

  Date Added:

  March 25, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  PONTIAC

  Summary

  This bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims for module reprogramming and not when replacing a module.

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• December 5, 2018•Document ID: 10155008

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  TIRES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  000310003X

  Date Added:

  March 25, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This warranty administration bulletin provides information on The tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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• December 4, 2018•Document ID: 10154560

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5197L

  Date Added:

  March 18, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have excessive oil consumption, blue smoke from the exhaust, or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician should inspect the PVC orifice for leaking oil or drawing a vacuum at idle. If the PCV orifice external port is leaking oil or vacuum, replace the camshaft cover assembly. Technician will inspect for a missing intake manifold Non Return Valve that may have damaged the PCV orifice diaphragm. Check for the return valve if it is not visible use a long cotton swab to wipe any excess oil from the valve to validate. If the non return valve is still not visible, then intake manifold removal for inspection is required to validate. When the valve is present reinstall the intake manifold. When the valve is not present replace the intake manifold assembly.

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• December 3, 2018•Document ID: 10154552

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP4925B

  Date Added:

  March 18, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  PONTIAC

  Summary

  This preliminary information document communicates a tip on the way to diagnose possible induction or exhaust air leaks using the evaporative emission cart smoke machine and ultrasonic leak detector tools.

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• November 29, 2018•Document ID: 10151883

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5197K

  Date Added:

  December 17, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have excessive oil consumption, blue smoke from the exhaust, or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician should inspect the PVC orifice for leaking oil or drawing a vacuum at idle. If the PCV orifice external port is leaking oil or vacuum, replace the camshaft cover assembly. Technician will inspect for a missing intake manifold Non Return Valve that may have damaged the PCV orifice diaphragm. Check for the return valve if it is not visible use a long cotton swab to wipe any excess oil from the valve to validate. If the non return valve is still not visible, then intake manifold removal for inspection is required to validate. When the valve is present reinstall the intake manifold. When the valve is not present replace the intake manifold assembly.

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• November 21, 2018•Document ID: 10151869

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5353C

  Date Added:

  December 17, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.

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• November 20, 2018•Document ID: 10151867

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC6214C

  Date Added:

  December 17, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This Preliminary information communicates the location of the antenna during the Pre-Delivery Inspection process. Technician will find the antenna on the left hand trim pocket.

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• November 14, 2018•Document ID: 10151837

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5495H

  Date Added:

  December 17, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  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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