2021 Buick ENCORE GX Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 4
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 301–400 of 674, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Nov 18, 2022–Aug 7, 2023.
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This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
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Aug 7, 2023Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
15-00-89-004F
NHTSA communication ID: 10242061
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This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · POWER TRAIN · STEERING · SUSPENSION.
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Special Coverage - Certain vehicles may have a condition that could cause the evaporative emissions purge pump to fail. If this condition occurs, the Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine Light) will illuminate and a diagnostic trouble code will set. Dealers are to replace the evaporative emissions purge pump as necessary. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
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This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand time at the dealerships.
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The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
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This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on automatic transmission shift and engine driveability concerns and/or MIL ON due to aftermarket oil bath air filter use.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · POWER TRAIN.
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This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight movement that is more often seen visually, rather than felt, when viewed from the outside and using the auto-start feature, if equipped.
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This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
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This Preliminary information communicates an issue with adaptive cruise and lane keep assist inoperative due to an internal issue with the front view windshield camera. Dealers are to replace the camera.
Source components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL · LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: AUTOMATIC STEERING.
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This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
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This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
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This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · POWER TRAIN · STEERING · STRUCTURE · SUSPENSION.
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This Preliminary information communicates to the technician that GM is aware of this concern with audio loss and the OnStar LED being red. GM is working on a solution to correct this customers concern.
Source components: COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION.
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This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand time at the dealerships.
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This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Rear View Camera Coaxial Related Issues - DTCs B395A, B395B, B395C, B101E, B101D.
Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
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This service bulletin provides information for the Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Part Photo Return Process (U.S. Dealers Only).
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This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · WHEELS.
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This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
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This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
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This service bulletin advises about the possible issues that may occur when using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on gasket sealing surfaces or reused parts.
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This Preliminary information communicates to the technician that GM is aware of this concern with audio loss and the OnStar LED being red. GM is working on a solution to correct this customers concern.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the dealer technician related to a Malfunction Indicator Lamp coming on post turbocharger replacement with P0234 (Engine Overboost) set current or in history. It advises the technician to clear the DTC, Use GDS2 to perform the Intake System Learned Values Reset. To advise the technician the GM is aware of this concern and will provide updates as they become available.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER.
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This service bulletin provides repair information on release of Radio Software Version V160 Update to correct customer concerns of radio software issues.
Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
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This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information, proper labor operation selection and causal part identification for warranty transactions (U.S. Only).
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This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Blue or Black Screen and Service Rear Vision System Message on Radio Display Shifting into Reverse.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT.
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This service bulletin provides information for U.S. dealers ONLY to refer to the Battery Maintenance Report to identify vehicles in dealer inventory that require attention.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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This service bulletin provides information for accurate tire pressures that ensure the safe handling and appropriate ride characteristics of GM cars and trucks.
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This Preliminary information communicates to the technician that GM is aware of this concern with audio loss and the OnStar LED being red. GM is working on a solution to correct this customers concern.
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This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information requirements applicable to key fob replacement under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty or under a Replacement Parts Warranty on 2017-2022 and newer model year vehicles with RPO ATH and AVJ.
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This service bulletin provides information to inform dealership personnel about Law Enforcement and Government vehicles that request to disable or enable content.
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This Preliminary information communicates to the dealers information related to diagnosis of a MIL illuminated with DTC P0299 and/or Cold start rattle noise from the engine compartment.
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This service bulletin provides information for U.S. dealers ONLY to refer to the Battery Maintenance Report to identify vehicles in dealer inventory that require attention.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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Service Update. Certain vehicles may have a condition in which ice or sludge can accumulate in the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) or Closed Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) system when driving in extremely cold weather conditions (-18°C (0°F) or less). Dealers will reprogram the Engine Control Module.
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This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
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This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
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This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
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This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and 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 for Canadian Dealers only.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · POWER TRAIN.
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Service Update. In certain vehicles, if the Engine Control Module (ECM) sets the DTC P0521 (Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Performance), the ECM cannot clear the permanent status of this DTC. If the ECM had previously set a DTC P0521 and the permanent status is not properly cleared, the vehicle may not pass certain Emissions Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) tests. Dealers are to reprogram the ECM.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the dealer technician related to a Malfunction Indicator Lamp coming on post turbocharger replacement with P0234 (Engine Overboost) set current or in history. It advises the technician to clear the DTC, Use GDS2 to perform the Intake System Learned Values Reset. To advise the customer that GM is aware of this concern and will provide updates as they become available.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the dealer technician related to a Malfunction Indicator Lamp coming on post turbocharger replacement with P0234 (Engine Overboost) set current or in history. It advises the technician to clear the DTC, Use GDS2 to perform the Intake System Learned Values Reset. To advise the customer that GM is aware of this concern and will provide updates as they become available.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
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Certain vehicles may have a condition in which ice or sludge can accumulate in the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) or Closed Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) system when driving in extremely cold weather conditions (-18°C (0°F) or less). Dealers will reprogram the Engine Control Module.
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This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · POWER TRAIN.