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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 601–700 of 1,253, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: May 4, 2018–Apr 16, 2019.
Back to 2016 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: 10160421
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This informational bulletin provides information to the tech to discard the PCV drain tube when working on the lower area of the engine.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10160421 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10160083
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This Technical bulletin provides information on replacing both inner and outer intermediate steering shaft boots and steering gear due to water intrusion in the steering gear input shaft freezing and/or corrosion causing a hard to steer in colder temperatures and/or knocking/clicking noise.
Source components: STEERING.
Source record 10160083 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10160108
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the CAC if it freezes in cold weather conditions causing engine power concerns.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE.
Source record 10160108 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10160084
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the rear brake pads to correct a condition of a moan noise in the rear brake pads at first apply due to an internal concern regarding the pads that were initially installed on the vehicle.
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Source record 10160084 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10160633
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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 10160633 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10160137
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This engineering information PI ends the need for information from the field on reduced engine power, DTC P0299 set.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10160137 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10160133
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This informational bulletin provides normal operating characteristics and diagnostic information on Manual transmissions.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10160133 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10160135
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This informational bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10160135 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10160132
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This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 10160132 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10158782
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the rear brake pads to correct a condition of a moan noise in the rear brake pads at first apply due to an internal concern regarding the pads that were initially installed on the vehicle.
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Source record 10158782 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10158864
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10158864 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10158783
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install a PCV heater or a charge air cooler to correct the turbo charger system from freezing causing cold weather performance issues.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10158783 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10158859
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This informational bulletin provides information on interior cleaning products and what is offered to clean the interiors of GM vehicles.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10158859 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10158855
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This informational bulletin provides the dealership with how to prep a vehicle for delivery to the customer to aid in higher CSi scores.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10158855 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10158867
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This informational bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10158867 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10158861
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This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10158861 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10158857
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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:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10158857 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10156939
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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 10156939 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10158863
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This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new replacement fasteners with "conductive finish".
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10158863 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10158862
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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 sold (prepping) to the customer.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10158862 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10156929
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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 10156929 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10158865
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This bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode On Message Being Displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the Transport Mode message ON and OFF.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10158865 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10156916
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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.
Source record 10156916 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10158858
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This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Source record 10158858 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10156905
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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 to first perform the SI diagnostic. That if the diagnostic fails to isolate the concern, then replace only the exhaust side SHLA's (Stationary Hydraulic Lash Adjuster) and to retest for the concern.
Source components: ENGINE · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Source record 10156905 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10158838
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This informational bulletin provides information on a normal engine operating condition for faster emission warm up time.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10158838 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10154638
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This 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.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10154638 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10155073
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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 10155073 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10155088
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This engineering information PI ends the need for information from the field on reduced engine power, DTC P0299 set.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10155088 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10154542
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to repair the mechanical components and then be sure to reprogram the throttle body to prevent the conditions of a rough running engine, MIL On from happening again.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10154542 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10154308
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician being unable to program fobs to the vehicle. Technician will need to ensure the key FOB is a new unit and has not been programmed to another vehicle previously.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10154308 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10154306
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This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10154306 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10154299
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This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10154299 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10155068
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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 (in Canada, the 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.
Source components: TIRES.
Source record 10155068 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10154641
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10154641 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10154631
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This technical bulletin advises the technician to rest the MIL and diagnose additional DTCs for why the code is setting and disabling the start/stop system.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10154631 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10155072
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This technical bulletin provides information on Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the Transport Mode message On and Off.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 10155072 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10155071
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This warranty nonadministrative bulletin provides information on the proper use of the labor operation 0600014.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10155071 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10154290
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the text messaging feature on some newer General Motors infotainment systems. Pair the iPhone to the system then enter the Bluetooth settings menu, select the ?i? icon next to the vehicle name in the device and enable show notifications. The text messaging feature will be available on the next ignition cycle. However with iPhones text messages cannot be responded to when using the infotainment system, they can only be received. For android devices pair the phone to the system during the pairing process the phone will ask you to allow the vehicle to access the device contacts. A second question will pop up on the device asking to allow the vehicle to access the message access profile. Both have to be allowed for the text messaging feature to work.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10154290 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10155070
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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 sold (prepping) to the customer.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10155070 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10155067
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This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on reduced engine power, DTC P0299 set.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10155067 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10154534
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the CAC if it freezes in cold weather conditions causing engine power concerns.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10154534 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10154628
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This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Dealer Case Management (DCM) and Being Prepared for Contacting U.S. Technical Assistance (TAC).
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10154628 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10154625
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This informational bulletin provides information on comebacks prevention information and using customer concern verification sheets (CCVS).
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10154625 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10155055
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This informational bulletin provides a listing of the parts availability for coax repair procedures and what is needed to complete some repairs.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10155055 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10154626
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This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10154626 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10155051
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This informational bulletin explains the wheel Road Force balancers and what they can do for customer concerns.
Source components: WHEELS.
Source record 10155051 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10155048
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install a PCV heater or a charge air cooler to correct the turbo charger system from freezing causing cold weather performance issues.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE.
Source record 10155048 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10154629
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This warranty admin bulletin explains to the technician additional information may be needed when submitting transactions when doing wiring repairs.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.
Source record 10154629 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10154627
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This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on required operating procedures.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10154627 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10155032
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This informational bulletin provides to the technician the correct parts and the labor operation number in conjunction with the repair.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10155032 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10155010
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This warranty bulletin provides labor operation numbers for customer concerns Not duplicated (CCND).
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10155010 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10154611
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This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer that if DTC P0496 continues to set after performing Strategy Based Diagnostics, the current customers drive cycle as this may contribute to the concern. It provides information on specific drive cycle concerns that may affect the setting of this DTC. It advises the dealer to review the customers current drive cycle and to if necessary to provide suggestions to assist the customer with this concern.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10154611 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10154606
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the Media Oriented Systems Transport Bus Diagnostic Tool Kit (EL-51578) has been released to help diagnose any of the Media Oriented Systems Transport bus concerns. The kit contains header connectors that are installed to bypass Media Oriented Systems Transport bus modules. The bypass connector also contains a terminal for verifying Media Oriented Systems Transport control circuit voltages. Technician should review Media Oriented Systems Transport bus description and operation and Diagnostic Trouble Code U0028 diagnostic procedures.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10154606 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10154605
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer complaint, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support. For any vehicles that remains unrepaired after being at the dealer for three days or more and a related bulletin or PI is not found, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support.
Source components: SUSPENSION.
Source record 10154605 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10154604
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency Identification Devices when the concern is present. Dealer should also direct their customers to the appropriate section in the Owner manuals that references that the device complies.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10154604 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10154975
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This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10154975 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10155014
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This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Dealer Case Management (DCM) and Being Prepared for Contacting U.S. Technical Assistance (TAC).
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10155014 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10155009
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This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Source record 10155009 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10154579
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This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a crank no start or extended crank condition due to exhaust cam reluctor being out of position.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10154579 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10154566
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This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10154566 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10155012
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This informational bulletin provides information for information on passenger presence sensing system (PPS or PSS) concerns with custom upholstery, accessory seat heaters or other comfort enhancing devices.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · SEATS.
Source record 10155012 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10155011
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This bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims for module reprogramming and not when replacing a module.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10155011 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10155008
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information on The tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Source components: TIRES.
Source record 10155008 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10154560
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have excessive oil consumption, blue smoke from the exhaust, or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician should inspect the PVC orifice for leaking oil or drawing a vacuum at idle. If the PCV orifice external port is leaking oil or vacuum, replace the camshaft cover assembly. Technician will inspect for a missing intake manifold Non Return Valve that may have damaged the PCV orifice diaphragm. Check for the return valve if it is not visible use a long cotton swab to wipe any excess oil from the valve to validate. If the non return valve is still not visible, then intake manifold removal for inspection is required to validate. When the valve is present reinstall the intake manifold. When the valve is not present replace the intake manifold assembly.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10154560 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10154552
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This preliminary information document communicates a tip on the way to diagnose possible induction or exhaust air leaks using the evaporative emission cart smoke machine and ultrasonic leak detector tools.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL.
Source record 10154552 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10151883
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have excessive oil consumption, blue smoke from the exhaust, or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician should inspect the PVC orifice for leaking oil or drawing a vacuum at idle. If the PCV orifice external port is leaking oil or vacuum, replace the camshaft cover assembly. Technician will inspect for a missing intake manifold Non Return Valve that may have damaged the PCV orifice diaphragm. Check for the return valve if it is not visible use a long cotton swab to wipe any excess oil from the valve to validate. If the non return valve is still not visible, then intake manifold removal for inspection is required to validate. When the valve is present reinstall the intake manifold. When the valve is not present replace the intake manifold assembly.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10151883 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10151869
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10151869 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10151867
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This Preliminary information communicates the location of the antenna during the Pre-Delivery Inspection process. Technician will find the antenna on the left hand trim pocket.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10151867 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10151837
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. The technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0299 or P0234 set. The technician is provided with a list of causes of misdiagnosis leading to returned Turbochargers with no trouble found. The purpose of this information is to reduce the number of no trouble found (NTF) turbochargers being returned to the WPC by informing the Service Department personnel of what inspections and/or diagnosis to perform, prior to replacing and returning a turbocharger to the WPC.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10151837 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10155101
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This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formally known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10155101 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10149063
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have excessive oil consumption, blue smoke from the exhaust, or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician should inspect the PVC orifice for leaking oil or drawing a vacuum at idle. If the PCV orifice external port is leaking oil or vacuum, replace the camshaft cover assembly. Technician will inspect for a missing intake manifold Non Return Valve that may have damaged the PCV orifice diaphragm. Check for the return valve if it is not visible use a long cotton swab to wipe any excess oil from the valve to validate. If the non return valve is still not visible, then intake manifold removal for inspection is required to validate. When the valve is present reinstall the intake manifold. When the valve is not present replace the intake manifold assembly.
Source components: ENGINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE.
Source record 10149063 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10149057
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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.
Source components: VISIBILITY · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD.
Source record 10149057 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10147401
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This Preliminary information communicates
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10147401 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10147390
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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.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10147390 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10147384
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. The technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0299 or P0234 set. The technician is provided with a list of causes of misdiagnosis leading to returned Turbochargers with no trouble found.The purpose of this information is to reduce the number of no trouble found (NTF) turbochargers being returned to the WPC by informing the Service Department personnel of what inspections and/or diagnosis toperform, prior to replacing and returning a turbocharger to the WPC.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10147384 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10147383
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have excessive oil consumption, blue smoke from the exhaust, or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician should inspect the PVC orifice for leaking oil or drawing a vacuum at idle. If the PCV orifice external port is leaking oil or vacuum, replace the camshaft cover assembly. Technician will inspect for a missing intake manifold Non Return Valve that may have damaged the PCV orifice diaphragm. Check for the return valve if it is not visible use a long cotton swab to wipe any excess oil from the valve to validate. If the non return valve is still not visible, then intake manifold removal for inspection is required to validate. When the valve is present reinstall the intake manifold. When the valve is not present replace the intake manifold assembly.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10147383 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10147376
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician being unable to program fobs to the vehicle. Technician will need to ensure the key FOB is a new unit and has not been programmed to another vehicle previously.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10147376 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10147367
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10147367 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10147358
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This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a crank no start or extended crank condition due to exhaust cam reluctor being out of position.
Source components: ENGINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV).
Source record 10147358 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10147348
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This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel pressure situation.
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.
Source record 10147348 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10147345
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about improper engine block cleaning during engine block service could lead to lines in the block deck surface that may be mistaken for cracks. Technician using improper block deck cleaning methods may see lines in the block deck surface. These lines are the result of using abrasive pad bristle devices to clean the gasket surface of the engine components. Technician should use the latest version of bulletin 00-06-01-012 for complete details on the use of these devices.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10147345 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10145488
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This Preliminary Information communicates reason forAC Inoperative and/or Ambient Temperature Display Missing from the Radio. Dealer to isolate and repair open circuit to the ambient temperature sensor.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10145488 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10145482
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. The technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0299 or P0234 set. The technician is provided with a list of causes of misdiagnosis leading to returned Turbochargers with no trouble found.The purpose of this information is to reduce the number of no trouble found (NTF) turbochargers being returned to the WPC by informing the Service Department personnel of what inspections and/or diagnosis toperform, prior to replacing and returning a turbocharger to the WPC.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10145482 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10144476
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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 · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10144476 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10144475
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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 to first perform the SI diagnostic. That if the diagnostic fails to isolate the concern, then replace only the exhaust side SHLA's (Stationary Hydraulic Lash Adjuster) and to retest for the concern.
Source components: ENGINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Source record 10144475 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10144451
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, An out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10144451 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10143778
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the rear view camera options on the vehicles equipped with rear view camera. The rear view camera brightness can be adjusted on some models while the transmission is in reverse and using the Menu or Select button. To turn off or on the guidelines in the rear view camera, use the radio display Config icon then Display, then the guidelines option.
Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10143778 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10143758
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to tell the difference between the integrated center stack, the radio, the human machine interface, and the vehicle communication interface module. There are pictures of all the individual modules for identification purposes.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10143758 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10143752
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
Source components: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10143752 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10143449
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10143449 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10143443
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10143443 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10143429
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This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with steps on how to program an Engine Control Module when getting a Service Programming System error code E4491 or E4423. In some cases Techline Customer Support Center may need to be contacted to resolve the issue.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE.
Source record 10143429 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10141371
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Apple USB cable.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10141371 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10141364
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This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer an issue where the vehicle's engine may crank over unprompted and not start afterward. This is the result of hooking up the Active Fuel Injector Tool incorrectly on vehicles equipped with a direct fuel injection system. This Preliminary information instructs the dealer ofa repair kit they received that will prevent this issue when installed correctly.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10141364 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10141360
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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.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · SUSPENSION.
Source record 10141360 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10141357
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0171 and or P1101 set. Technician will need to inspect the Air Cleaner Housing. If the air cleaner housing does not have the correct content for the engine application as shown, dealer is instructed to replace the Air Cleaner Housing with the latest part listed in the Electronic Parts Catalog.
Source components: ENGINE · EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10141357 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10141354
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This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of the timing chain tesnioner gasket being improperly installed or mis-positioned after major engine repairs causing a low engine oil pressure and dtc p06DE.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10141354 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10141347
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This Preliminary Information Communicates a Remote Vehicle Start is inoperative condition. Engineering is aware of the issue and is currently researching the concern. This PI will be updated when a solution is available.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10141347 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10141345
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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.
Source components: ENGINE · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Source record 10141345 at NHTSA