Buick LaCrosse Service Bulletins (2013)

1,951 manufacturer communications on file.

• March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10254207

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI0412B

  Date Added:

  May 6, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  No Crank/No Start, Dead Battery Due to Parasitic Drain/Discharge.

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• March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10073575

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5520F

  Date Added:

  June 22, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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• March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10070204

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  13053

  Date Added:

  June 9, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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• March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10063399

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP4989C

  Date Added:

  May 9, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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• March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10245804

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  1308116001A

  Date Added:

  December 4, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  HUMMER

  Summary

  Aftermarket ALDL or DLC Interface Devices Causing Multiple Issues

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• March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10044385

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP-4989-B

  Date Added:

  June 18, 2012

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  BUICK/CHEVROLET: ON CERTAIN EASSIST VEHICLES, BELT FOR THE DRIVE MOTOR GENERATOR MAY BE NOISY, BROKEN, MISALIGNED OR WORN, RESULTING IN A NO CHARGE CONCERN WITH THE MESSAGE, BATTERY SAVER ILLUMINATED. *PE UPDATED ON 5/9/2013. *KB

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• February 26, 2013•Document ID: 10112885

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP3140E

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SATURN

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that a noise or a vibration in the vehicle that seems to be abnormal may not have been there when the vehicle was purchased. Technician should look for Non - General Motors aftermarket accessories installed on the vehicle that can cause these issues.

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• February 13, 2013•Document ID: 10114124

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  G-158994

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  12238D - Service Update (revised part numbers & instructions). The generator control module (GCM) may not function properly, resulting in the gradual loss of battery charge, illumination of the MIL, and eventual engine stall or no start condition. Dealers are to inspect and replace, if necessary, the GCM.

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• February 13, 2013•Document ID: 10112859

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP4993A

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Charging System, Battery Saver message Or Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, and/or charging system inoperative. Technician will use Global Diagnostic System 2 and clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module and the Battery Energy Control Module. Then turn the ignition off for a minimum of 2 minutes to allow the high speed local area network and powertrain expansion bus to power down. Start the car and monitor the charging system voltage. If the charging system is still inoperative there may be a logic lock condition. Disconnect the 12V battery and perform a Global Capacitive Discharge and repeat steps again.

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• February 13, 2013•Document ID: 10112858

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5095

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon and may also have an oil or coolant leak. Technician may find coolant or oil in a spark plug tube. If the Spark Plug Tube is leaking and it is determined that the oil or coolant is not coming from a leak above the spark plug then replace the cylinder Head, spark plug and coil.

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• February 13, 2013•Document ID: 10112857

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5094

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  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.

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• February 13, 2013•Document ID: 10060011

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SB-12238-D

  Date Added:

  March 16, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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• February 11, 2013•Document ID: 10112853

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5798

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have intermittent ratchet, grind, or ABS pump motor noises heard from the front of the vehicle when maneuvering through banked turns, usually between 20 - 30 mph. Technician will need to update the Electronic Brake Control Module using Service Programming System and Tis-2-Web.

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• February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10073153

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5798

  Date Added:

  June 22, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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• February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10071507

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI0868A

  Date Added:

  June 17, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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• February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10070859

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI0659A

  Date Added:

  June 13, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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• February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10069907

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12238D

  Date Added:

  June 9, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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• February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10063411

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP4920J

  Date Added:

  May 9, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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• February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10063398

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP4993A

  Date Added:

  May 9, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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• February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10250083

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  990851001C

  Date Added:

  February 12, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  Paint-less Dent Repair Process

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