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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1,401–1,459 of 1,459, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Nov 8, 2012–Jun 13, 2014.
Back to 2015 Buick ENCORE problems & recallsThis 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.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
NHTSA communication ID: 10126280
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This preliminary bulletin provides a information to the dealer for the requirements need for equipment.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10126280 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126278
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This informational bulletin provides the dealer with information on what to do when requesting a new key code for the customer.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10126278 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126275
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This information bulletin provides dealers with more information on how to better prep a vehicle for pre-delivery.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10126275 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137937
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This informational bulletin provides explanation on using the tire sealent in the GM kit as a temporary fix only untill the tire can be properly repaired under the new tire warranty.
Source components: TIRES.
Source record 10137937 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137935
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This informational bulletin provides a process to the service agents that are not required to contact PQC, to determine when to replace a assembly as opposed to repairing and if an engine or transmission is being returned, that it has all the information in relation to that part being returned.
Source components: ENGINE · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10137935 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137934
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This informational bulletin provides information to the technician on what parts of an engine or transmission will require the PQC to be notified.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10137934 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137932
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This warranty bulletin explains how to use the EL-50313 Midtronic GR8 Battery tester to test a battery and determin if it is warranty or not.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10137932 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137928
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This informational bulletin explains a normal condition of new tires may shake and vibrate for the first few miles.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · TIRES.
Source record 10137928 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137927
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This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on tire radial force variations and how to balance a tire using the balancer.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · TIRES.
Source record 10137927 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137919
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This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to replacing parts that may be un necessary.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10137919 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137918
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This informational bulletin explains if the fuse is open when the customer plugs in the trailer, that it may be the cause if diagnostics finds no problems to that point.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10137918 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137914
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This informational bulletin provides tips on how to care for the interior of the vehicle using products.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10137914 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137903
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This preliminary bulletin states to add the DTC symptom byte to the documentation to help aid engineering pinpoint concerns when trying to locate a root cause.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10137903 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137890
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This informational bulletin provides information to the technician on what parts of an engine or transmission will require the PQC to be notified.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10137890 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137889
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to turn the transport mode message off and reset the battery light flashing.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10137889 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135227
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This informational bulletin provides information to the dealers on properly maintaining vehicles in inventory.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10135227 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135219
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This informational bulletin explains condensation in exterior lights and replacment guidelines for warranty replacement.
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Source record 10135219 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135218
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This informational bulletin is to assist with the identification of issues that are not considered warrantable.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10135218 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10111811
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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: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10111811 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10111810
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partect for assistance. Technician can also contact Techline Customer Support Center for programming issues.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10111810 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135201
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This information bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fixing the vehicle right the first time by listing possible concerns to specific vehicles.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10135201 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10250013
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High Voltage Safety ? High Voltage Disabling
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10250013 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10070935
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10070935 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137888
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This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to relocate the keyless entry transmitter to correct the customers concern of poor keyless entry range.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES.
Source record 10137888 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137887
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This warranty bulletin explains how to use the EL-50313 Midtronic GR8 Battery tester to test a battery and determin if it is warranty or not
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 10137887 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137866
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This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to replacing parts that may be un necessary.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10137866 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10111854
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have center select button on the Integrated Center Stack for their Navigation Radio is inoperative and the touch screen is inoperative. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Dealer should advise the customer the vehicle is not equipped with a touch screen. The center joystick only operates when in the map mode. The large chrome dial in the center of the Integrated Center Stack must be used to make a selection then the chrome outer edge needs to be pressed in to make the selection.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10111854 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10111850
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that when a Canadian customer may comment that when they travel to the United States, they are unable to connect to OnStar or use hands free calling. Dealer can advise the customer that the existing cell phone provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada. At this time, a customer has the option of contacting OnStar to have a 500 number loaded for OnStar operation while in the United States.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10111850 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10111849
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a frequent "off route" messages while following Turn by Turn route. Technicians will need to remove power from the Vehicle Communication Interface Module for one hour and retest for the concern.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10111849 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10111848
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles 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.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10111848 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10111846
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a customer?s request to install OnStar Bluetooth. Dealer should be advised at this time, there are no provisions to add this option to vehicles that were not built with it.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10111846 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10111845
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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.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10111845 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10247681
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Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10247681 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10245950
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Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10245950 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10073349
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10073349 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10111966
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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. Technician may need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center depending on the STID, Station ID, or OnStar Customer Identifier.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10111966 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10111964
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the OnStar system does not respond properly to some numbers and/or voice commands. Dealer should direct the customer to review the operational characteristics in the OnStar Users Guide.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10111964 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138646
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This informational bulletin provides a process to the service agents that are not required to contact PQC, to determine when to replace a assembly as opposed to repairing and if an engine or transmission is being returned, that it has all the information in relation to that part being returned.
Source components: ENGINE · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10138646 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138642
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This preliminary bulletin provides information on how to set the rear electric child locks.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH.
Source record 10138642 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138640
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This warranty bulletin explains how to determine if an outside mirrior was damaged by the customer and what is considered warranty and non-warranty.
Source components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR.
Source record 10138640 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138639
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This informational bulletin provides the technician the proper way to install and torque the wheel.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · WHEELS.
Source record 10138639 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138638
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This informational bulletin explains how to balance a chrome wheel without damaging the chrome face of the rim.
Source components: WHEELS.
Source record 10138638 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138637
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This informational bulletin provides technicians with ways to decrease the tire slipping on the rim and reduce to possible chances of the customers concerns over tire vibration are repair.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · TIRES · WHEELS:RIM.
Source record 10138637 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138631
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure on cleaning a leaking rim, to correct a customers concern of having a slow tire leak and low tire psi message on.
Source components: TIRES · WHEELS:RIM.
Source record 10138631 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138630
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This informational bulletin explains the use of Nitrogen in GM tires.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · TIRES.
Source record 10138630 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138629
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This bulletin provides information regarding the normal tire wear condition of slight or mild tire feathering and recommended practices.
Source components: TIRES.
Source record 10138629 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138623
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This informational bulletin provides information on part restriction and ordering of Onstar vehicle communication modules.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10138623 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10111927
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0442. Technician will need to review Techlink article from May 2013 titled "Using the Evaporative Emissions System Tester" Technician will need to follow these steps to help diagnose the issue. First after the P0442 has been verified do not disturb any of the fuel system components. The technician now can use the scan tool to close the Evaporative Emissions System. If possible change the tank pressure sensor units from inch_H2O to milimeter_Hg for better resolution. Now the vehicle can be stared to monitor the tank pressure sensor output value for approximately two minutes. If the tank pressure sensor value does change, pressurize the fuel tank side of the purge solenoid with the GE 41413-A / J 41413-A and the necessary adaptors. Now add smoke and allow pressure to stabilize for 2 minutes. If smoke is allowed to pass through the purge solenoid, replace the purge solenoid. If the tank pressure sensor value does not change, then install CH-48096 adaptor between the purge line from the canister and the purge solenoid. With the Evaporative Emissions System closed, pressurize the system through the CH-48096 adaptor and allow the system to completely stabilize, by observing the Press / Vac Gauge for a minimum of 5 minutes. Now add smoke to the system with GE 41413-A / J 41413-A after system stabilization. Now inspect the purge solenoid, engine side, fuel cap, canister vent solenoid filter and any line quick connects. When the leak is unable to be located, test under a vacuum condition. his type of leak may be detected by using the scan tool Purge/Seal function to create a vacuum in the Evaporative Emissions System and then observe the FTP sensor parameter for vacuum decay.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Source record 10111927 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138606
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This warranty administration bulletion provides the dealer technician information and guidelines for claiming a windshield.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD.
Source record 10138606 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10250084
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Refinishing Aluminum Wheels
Source components: WHEELS.
Source record 10250084 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10246571
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Refinishing Aluminum Wheels
Source components: WHEELS.
Source record 10246571 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10190932
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Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · WHEELS.
Source record 10190932 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10190931
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Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · WHEELS.
Source record 10190931 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137784
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This informational bulletin provides information for the dealer technician to gather as much information to help aid Engineers by completely filling out requested reports.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10137784 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137781
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This informational bulletin was created to inform that any accessories that are install from the GM factory will be covered under the standard vehicle warranty and dealer installed accessories will be cover for a full year (12months).
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10137781 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10112022
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE.
Source record 10112022 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10190934
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Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS.
Source record 10190934 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10190933
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Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS.
Source record 10190933 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138194
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides information regarding the difference in seat backs from the passenger to the driver and that this is a normal condition for when the passenger seat is used to be folded down.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · SEATS.
Source record 10138194 at NHTSA