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2013 Buick ENCORE
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 17

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1,601–1,627 of 1,627, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Mar 1, 2002–Nov 6, 2012.

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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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Nov 6, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIP4902F

NHTSA communication ID: 10112545

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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.

Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.

Source record 10112545 at NHTSA
Nov 5, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PI0855

NHTSA communication ID: 10138185

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This preliminary informational bulletin provides information for Navigation System Inoperative When Using Voice Recognition to Enter Address ? Canada Only

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).

Source record 10138185 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

120089002A

NHTSA communication ID: 10245761

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Requesting a New Key Code for Customer with Lost or Stolen Keys

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER · EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10245761 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIP4902E

NHTSA communication ID: 10112534

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.

Source record 10112534 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC5491A

NHTSA communication ID: 10112529

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down, remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle. If the OnStar system is still inoperative continue with published Service Information diagnostics.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.

Source record 10112529 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC4935D

NHTSA communication ID: 10112528

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system. Technician should understand the power cycles of the various OnStar systems. All Generation 6, 7, 8, and 9 systems are powered up continuously for 48 hours from ignition off. After 120 hours from ignition off, these systems then completely power off. The Onstar modules draw: * IGN ON - 240 to 400 Milliamp. * IGN OFF - 3 to 20 Milliamp for 48 hours or 120 hours on Gen 9 and vehicle communication platforms. * IGN OFF - 0.2 to 0.8 Milliamp after 48 hours or 120 hours on Gen 9 and vehicle communication platforms.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10112528 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-PI-0858

NHTSA communication ID: 10071301

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: SEATS.

Source record 10071301 at NHTSA
Oct 26, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIP4902D

NHTSA communication ID: 10112516

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.

Source record 10112516 at NHTSA
Oct 18, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIT3099J

NHTSA communication ID: 10112494

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.

Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.

Source record 10112494 at NHTSA
Oct 16, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PI0086D

NHTSA communication ID: 10084191

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A LIST OF CORRECTIONS FOR MULTIPLE CONCERNS REGARDING UNEXPECTED LOSS OF RADIO AUDIO (RADIO GOES SILENT/NO SOUND) AND OTHER BLACKBERRY PHONE - BLUETOOTH ISSUES

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 10084191 at NHTSA
Oct 15, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-06-04-026E

NHTSA communication ID: 10118638

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This informational bulletin provides information on Identifying Non-GM (Aftermarket) Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines Using Tech 2 or GDS 2

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10118638 at NHTSA
Oct 15, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

12-00-89-007

NHTSA communication ID: 10118637

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the part numbers for the labels.

Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS.

Source record 10118637 at NHTSA
Oct 15, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PI0373A

NHTSA communication ID: 10118635

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.

Source components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES.

Source record 10118635 at NHTSA
Oct 15, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-07-30-018C

NHTSA communication ID: 10118634

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the change in automatic transmission add conditions documentation and claim submissions

Source components: POWER TRAIN · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10118634 at NHTSA
Oct 15, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PI0373A

NHTSA communication ID: 10084683

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR RELEARNING THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS AND ROAD TESTIN TO VERIFY THEY CORRECT A CONDTION OF THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS GLASS SHAKES, FLUTTERS AT NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Source components: EQUIPMENT · VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES.

Source record 10084683 at NHTSA
Oct 11, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC5759

NHTSA communication ID: 10112465

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a message on the radio "maximum number of phones are currently paired to the vehicle". Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation of the vehicle due to the maximum number of five phones can be paired to a vehicle.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 10112465 at NHTSA
Oct 11, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC5722A

NHTSA communication ID: 10112464

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may comment of no map DVD, Compact Flash Card, or SD card supplied with the vehicle. Dealer should advise the customer that the map data is stored internal to the radio.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 10112464 at NHTSA
Oct 10, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11-00-89-005B

NHTSA communication ID: 10118626

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm

Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.

Source record 10118626 at NHTSA
Oct 9, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

07-00-89-037E

NHTSA communication ID: 10118623

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs offered through GM.

Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.

Source record 10118623 at NHTSA
Oct 5, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

10-00-89-017V

NHTSA communication ID: 10118619

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.

Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.

Source record 10118619 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC5722A

NHTSA communication ID: 10247004

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Navigation Radio Mapping.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).

Source record 10247004 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC5588A

NHTSA communication ID: 10246951

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.

Source record 10246951 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

090730018C

NHTSA communication ID: 10246593

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Warranty Administration ? Change in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10246593 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC5731

NHTSA communication ID: 10247017

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Date Displayed On The Radio Is One Day Ahead

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE.

Source record 10247017 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-PIC-5731

NHTSA communication ID: 10071317

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 10071317 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PC355B

NHTSA communication ID: 10250027

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ACDelco Return Parts Application

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10250027 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PC355B

NHTSA communication ID: 10246514

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ACDelco Return Parts Application

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10246514 at NHTSA