Buick Encore Service Bulletins (2017)

1,121 manufacturer communications on file.

• February 23, 2017•Document ID: 10113475

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5353C

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a rough idle or misfire. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0300 set in the Engine Control Module. Technician will need to utilize engine controls schematics to compare the Fuel Injector Control Circuit wire colors to determine if the wires are reversed. If this concern is found, inspect the related harnesses and terminals for signs damage due to the misrouting and repair.

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• February 23, 2017•Document ID: 10113444

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP4990D

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with the service engine soon lamp that comes on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code U0101. Technician should review the appropriate Service Information diagnostics for DTC U0101. Also gather all other diagnostic trouble codes in the vehicle and which modules they are set in. The transmission connector pins should be checked for damaged terminals or poor terminal fit. Also inspect the under hood fuse block for damaged terminals or poor terminal fit and mis-positioned fuses in fuse block. Inspect the ground for the Transmission Control Module. Technician should refer to Service Information automatic transmission controls schematics to determine the ground identification.

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• February 22, 2017•Document ID: 10113443

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP4723B

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

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• February 21, 2017•Document ID: 10116605

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-NA-338

  Date Added:

  August 31, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers required to contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.

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• February 21, 2017•Document ID: 10113440

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC6259

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary information communicates to inspect the RDCCM connector for corrosion.If terminals are corroded, make sure the connector is sealed withdielectric grease when replacing the RDCCM.

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• February 20, 2017•Document ID: 10113438

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5959C

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that has no XM audio on certain channels but XM channel info is displayed. Technician will need to contact XM and deactivate and activate the module.

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• February 20, 2017•Document ID: 10113437

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC4801H

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  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 the Blue button on the OnStar key pad and ask the advisor for a turn by turn route. Also make a OnStar personal call and a call into the vehicle. If normal diagnostics do not lead to a resolution technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.

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• February 20, 2017•Document ID: 10113436

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC3278G

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the customer is having that is unwanted. The vehicle may receive an incoming call just like any other phone. Typically the customer will hear the phone ringing in the vehicle. This scenario also includes incoming Bluetooth calls. One type of unwanted call can be made if the key pad is faulty the OnStar system will try to make a blue button call for shorted voltage in the circuits. The OnStar module could have an internal fault and produce a ″Phone Unavailable″ audio message also it may have a Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 or B1000. Refer to diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Code making sure to follow any applicable Bulletins or Preliminary Information sheets. A “Ready” or “OnStar ready” audio message heard while driving. In some cases it has been found that the customer is inadvertently pressing the ″push to talk″ button on the steering wheel controls. On rare occasions, other issues in the steering column or Steering Wheel Control system may induce this concern.

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• February 17, 2017•Document ID: 10113427

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5588C

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the programming and activation of the OnStar system. For many 2008 and prior model year GM vehicles, the programming is performed using the Tech 2 and the activation is initiated by a Service Programming System. For the 2010 and UP model year vehicles, the OnStar set-up procedure and OnStar Activation request have been combined into a single programming event called OnStar Set-up and Activation in Service Programming System.

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• February 16, 2017•Document ID: 10116585

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-00-89-002Q

  Date Added:

  August 31, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a field product report.

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• February 14, 2017•Document ID: 10116607

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-NA-367

  Date Added:

  August 31, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This informational bulletin explains the need to change the oil used in the LFV, LE2 engines, to a dexos 1 full synthetic to avoid piston damage.

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• February 13, 2017•Document ID: 10116584

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-03-10-003O

  Date Added:

  August 31, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This bulletin contains information for the new tires that the vehicle is equipped with and that they are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the New Vehicle Warranty (Base Warranty Coverage). For vehicles within this warranty period, defective tires will be replaced on a pro rata adjustment basis according to the published distance-based schedule.

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• February 13, 2017•Document ID: 10113418

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5029H

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  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. Update added part numbers for the cleaner and model years.

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• February 13, 2017•Document ID: 10113416

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5338A

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be reviewed to determine the root cause of the concern. If a repair attempt made the concern better but not eliminated or had no affect at all, and are requesting assistance from General Motors Technical Assistance Center record another Pico file and save it to the computer. After the new Pico Oscilloscope data has been saved email the data to General Motors Technical Assistance Center in the subject line include “Vibration” “Business Associate Code” and the last 8 of the Vehicle Identification Number.

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• February 10, 2017•Document ID: 10113413

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP4902J

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.

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• February 8, 2017•Document ID: 10116623

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  17-NA-037

  Date Added:

  August 31, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the garage door opener transmitter to correct a condition of poor range for the garage door opener.

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• February 8, 2017•Document ID: 10113408

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC6086C

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with steps to resolve the issue of an oily substance that may be found on the inside windshield surface, and appears to be leaking from the rear view mirror area. Technician will remove the moisture sensor and clean the glass and mounting bracket with alcohol wipe. If the gel separates from the sensor the sensor will need to be replaced.

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• February 7, 2017•Document ID: 10116596

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-NA-109

  Date Added:

  August 31, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This technical bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.

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• February 7, 2017•Document ID: 10113403

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5472

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician related to vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. A technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P050D set as current or history. The technician is advised that if the engine misfires during very specific cold start conditions, to replace only the exhaust side SHLA's (Stationary Hydraulic Lash Adjuster) and to retest for the concern.

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• January 27, 2017•Document ID: 10116569

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  17-NA-022

  Date Added:

  August 31, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the Power Converter Module if the MIL was on with the codes stated were set.

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