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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1,001–1,100 of 1,831, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Nov 1, 2014–Mar 31, 2015.
Back to 2012 Buick LACROSSE 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: 10135418
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This informational bulletin adds the 2014 and 2015 model years to information of a language change for OnStar System (U.S. and Canada only).
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10135418 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113785
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This informational bulletin adds the 2014 and 2015 model years to information of a language change for OnStar System (U.S. and Canada only).
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10113785 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139392
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bind or shudder on turns during tight parking lot maneuvers. If technician is working on a 2012 Lacrosse the Electronic Brake Control Module should be updated with the latest calibrations in Service Programming System. If the technician isolates the condition to be coming from the Rear Drive Module, then check the fluid level in the Rear Drive Module per Service Information. If fluid levels are incorrect then diagnose and repair as needed, review latest version of PI0703 if the differential clutch is overfull. If no fluid concerns are found change the differential clutch oil filter and oil. Technician should insure all oil and debris is removed from the differential.
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES.
Source record 10139392 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139389
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have black smoke on a cold start. A dual-pulse injection strategy is utilized during engine cold start to reduce the time required to bring the catalytic converter up to operating temperature. This split injection strategy lasts for about 60 seconds on cold start. This process may cause the customer to see increased black smoke during cold start and should be considered normal.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Source record 10139389 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139379
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the radio can be turned on after turning the ignition off and opening the driver?s door. The radio can then be turned back on after the vehicle's Retained Accessory Power has been canceled by simply pressing the power button on the radio. This is a normal characteristic of the key off operation.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10139379 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135412
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This informational bulletin provides information on the Product Quality Center (PQC) assembly replacement process for Service Agents not required to contact PQC prior to assembly replacement.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10135412 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113775
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This informational bulletin provides information on the Product Quality Center (PQC) assembly replacement process for Service Agents not required to contact PQC prior to assembly replacement.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10113775 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113773
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The intent of this technical 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.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10113773 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135410
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This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES.
Source record 10135410 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113770
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This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES.
Source record 10113770 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139361
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may OnStar inoperative and Navigation/GPS/Compass issues. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B101D sym 3C and or F0. Technician will gather data using a scan tool and contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. After approval technician will replace the OnStar module.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10139361 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135396
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This informational bulletin provides information for repairing engine front cover oil leak, sealing surface preparation and applying RTV sealant.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10135396 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113755
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This informational bulletin provides information for repairing engine front cover oil leak, sealing surface preparation and applying RTV sealant.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10113755 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139348
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Battery Energy Control Module and Generator Control and Battery Module will remain on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 10139348 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135395
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for a customer concern of odor emanating from HVAC system.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10135395 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135394
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This informational bulletin communicates GM wiring repair strategy information.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.
Source record 10135394 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113753
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for a customer concern of odor emanating from HVAC system.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10113753 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113752
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This informational bulletin communicates GM wiring repair strategy information.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.
Source record 10113752 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135384
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This warranty administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies and the warranty claims submission procedures that support Labor Operation 0600014 ? Suspected Tampering or Vehicle Modifications.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10135384 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113745
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This warranty administration bulletin communicates GM required operating procedures (U.S. only) for service operations.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10113745 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113741
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This warranty administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies and the warranty claims submission procedures that support Labor Operation 0600014 - Suspected Tampering or Vehicle Modifications.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10113741 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135383
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This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel information on unscheduled supplemental services (including flushing services and additives) and proper use of GM simplified maintenance schedules (Canada only).
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10135383 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113740
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This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel information on unscheduled supplemental services (including flushing services and additives) and proper use of GM simplified maintenance schedules (Canada only).
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10113740 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135381
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This informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for preventing oil leaks after changing oil and filter.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10135381 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113738
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This informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for preventing oil leaks after changing oil and filter.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10113738 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135377
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This informational bulletin provides information on the PQC assembly replacement process - for dealers required to contact PQC prior to replacing an assembly (U.S. and Canada only).
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10135377 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113731
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This informational bulletin provides information on the PQC assembly replacement process - for dealers required to contact PQC prior to replacing an assembly (U.S. and Canada only).
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10113731 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10090101
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14882 - SPECIAL COVERAGE. CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.4L ENGINE (LAF, LEA OR LUK) THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION MAY ALSO EXPERIENCE A FROZEN AND/OR PLUGGED PCV (POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION) SYSTEM DURING COLD WEATHER OPERATION. THIS CONDITION MAY INCREASE CRANKCASE PRESSURE LEADING TO A REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL OIL LEAK. IF THE OIL LEAK IS IGNORED OR NOT NOTICED, AN ENGINE CLATTER NOISE MAY BE NOTICEABLE AND/OR THE ENGINE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE. IF THIS CONDITION IS NOT CORRECTED, CONTINUED DRIVING WITH ENGINE NOISE AND/OR THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED MAY DAMAGE THE ENGINE. DEALERS ARE TO PERFORM A CRANKCASE PRESSURE CHECK, AND IF REQUIRED, REMOVE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND CLEAR THE PCV ORIFICE.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10090101 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135370
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This informational bulletin annouces the availability of high feature V6 timing chain kits and chain guide replacements, for repairing stretched timing chains setting DTCs P0008, P0009, P0016, P0017, P0018 and/or P0019.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10135370 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113723
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This informational bulletin annouces the availability of high feature V6 timing chain kits and chain guide replacements, for repairing stretched timing chains setting DTCs P0008, P0009, P0016, P0017, P0018 and/or P0019.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10113723 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113720
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This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10113720 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10057989
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GENERAL MOTORS 2012-2015 BUICK LACROSSE, REGAL E ASSIST , 2013-2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU ECO ASSIST, 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA ASSIST EQUIPPED WITH EASSIST. INFORMATION REGARDING RESTRICTION OF BAS+(HYBRID) EASSIST TAC PARTS. *LJ
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 10057989 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10057977
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THIS TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. GENERAL MOTORS 2010-2013 BUICK LACROSSE, REGAL, VERANO, CHEVROLET CAPTIVA, EQUINOX, MALIBU, ORLANDO , GMC TERRAIN EQUIPPED WITH ECOTEC ENGINE. PLUGGED PCV ORIFICE IN INTAKE MANIFOLD. *LJ
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10057977 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10057696
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GENERAL MOTORS: 2010-2013 BUICK , CHEVROLET, GMC : THIS TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION OR FROZEN OR PLUGGED POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM (PCV) DURING COLD WEATHER, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK IN REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL. *LJ
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV).
Source record 10057696 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113573
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This informational bulletin provides information on dealer reimbursement procedures for Customer Assistance Center (CAC) Tier 1 and Tier 2 empowerment tools: diagnostic fee, short term rental, and up-front towing (U.S. only).
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10113573 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113571
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This informational bulletin communicates Information to technicians on control module Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) (DTC)(s) P0601, P0602, P0603, P0604, P0606, P062F, P06F3, P1621 which can be shared in multiple modules.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10113571 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113566
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This informational bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors.
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.
Source record 10113566 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114408
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the existing cellular provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada to support transmitting of the packet data required for Turn-By-Turn feature to operate. The customer has 3 options while traveling through the United Sates. First if the vehicle is equipped with a navigation radio they can request a "Destination Download" to the vehicle. Second if the customer uses the OnStar RemoteLink app they can send the directions to the vehicle. The third option would be to have the vehicle loaded with a "500 phone number" The customer will no longer be able to use their Hands Free Calling minutes when the new 500 phone number is loaded. If a customer chooses to restore Hands Free Calling in the future a new phone number will be assigned to the vehicle; previous phone numbers are not available.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10114408 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113545
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of on an automatic transmission fluid leak.
Source components: POWER TRAIN · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES.
Source record 10113545 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113541
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This technical bulletin provides diagnostic and repair information on performing an oil consumption test and/or installing piston and piston ring kit to correct a customer concern for excessive oil consumption.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL.
Source record 10113541 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113538
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This informational bulletin communicates comprehensive instructions to GM Dealers and authorized GM Accessory Distributor/Installers as to the proper methods for mounting, balancing, and installing accessory wheels and tires.
Source components: TIRES · WHEELS.
Source record 10113538 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114396
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a no crank concern with a fob program message displayed. The customer may indicate at times after unlocking the vehicle using the unlock button on the key fob, they enter the vehicle and depress the start button and the vehicle does not respond. If this concern is duplicated the technician should exit and lock the vehicle. Wait 5 minutes, depress the unlock button on either fob 3-5 times within 10 seconds, and then enter the vehicle. Technician will find that the vehicle will not crank and a message may display on the Driver Information Center ?! Remote Learn Pending Please Wait? or ?Ready For Fob Three? there will be no other response from the vehicle. If either message is displayed or the customer has commented on a similar concern, use the key to check the rotation of the driver?s door lock cylinder. If the key rotates further when unlocking then the normal 90 degrees, the vehicle may have been assembled with the incorrect door lock cylinder to latch rod. Technician will replace the incorrect rod.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10114396 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114392
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician what to inspect if codes P0016 and/or P0017 are setting on a properly timed engine or a condition of the vehicle cranks but will not start. Technician should inspect the respective intake or exhaust camshaft reluctor to see if it has spun on the camshaft. The reluctor cannot be repositioned so the camshaft must be replaced. The new camshafts come with the reluctor already pressed on in the correct position.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10114392 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113531
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information to clarify proper transaction administration of GM Dealer Empowerment Program and Goodwill Cases.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10113531 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113527
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This informational bulletin communicates GM's position on exterior lighting components ?tinted or smoked? by an outside vendor.
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Source record 10113527 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113519
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This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2015 model year to repair information on correcting a customer concern of poor, limited, reduced Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or Remote Vehicle Start (RVS) range.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10113519 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113514
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This informational bulletin communicates GM's position on use of nitrogen gas in tires.
Source components: TIRES.
Source record 10113514 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10113512
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides a diagnostic tip for low line pressure or pressure regulator valve stuck after transmission service pump cover replacement.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR.
Source record 10113512 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139438
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This informational bulletin provides information to correct a dealer concern of what they perceive to be paint staining when the protective shipping film is removed from certain vehicles.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10139438 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139437
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This informational bulletin updates information on electrical ground repairs using new replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10139437 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139436
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This informational bulletin adds 2014 - 2015 model years to information regarding comeback prevention and using Customer Concern Verification Sheets (CCVS).
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10139436 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139433
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This informational bulletin provides information on control module diagnostics and configuration, programming using the TIS Service Programming System (SPS), set-up and warranty.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10139433 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139430
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This informational bulletin provides information on chemical staining, pitting, corrosion and/or spotted appearance of chromed aluminum wheels, along with warranty information regarding these conditions.
Source components: WHEELS.
Source record 10139430 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114361
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Charging System, Battery Saver message Or Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, and/or charging system inoperative. Technician will use Global Diagnostic System 2 and clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module and the Battery Energy Control Module. Then turn the ignition off for a minimum of 2 minutes to allow the high speed local area network and powertrain expansion bus to power down. Start the car and monitor the charging system voltage. If the charging system is still inoperative there may be a logic lock condition. Disconnect the 12V battery and perform a Global Capacitive Discharge and repeat steps again.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10114361 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10095156
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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE A SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM, BATTERY SAVER MESSAGE OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON, AND/OR CHARGING SYSTEM INOPERATIVE. TECHNICIAN WILL USE GLOBAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM 2 AND CLEAR THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES IN THE HYBRID POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND THE BATTERY ENERGY CONTROL MODULE. THEN TURN THE IGNITION OFF FOR A MINIMUM OF 2 MINUTES TO ALLOW THE HIGH SPEED LOCAL AREA NETWORK AND POWERTRAIN EXPANSION BUS TO POWER DOWN. START THE CAR AND MONITOR THE CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE. IF THE CHARGING SYSTEM IS STILL INOPERATIVE THERE MAY BE A LOGIC LOCK CONDITION. DISCONNECT THE 12V BATTERY AND PERFORM A GLOBAL CAPACITIVE DISCHARGE AND REPEAT STEPS AGAIN.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 10095156 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114352
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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.
Source components: TIRES · WHEELS.
Source record 10114352 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10095317
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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.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10095317 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139415
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This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on ACDelco® replacement battery warranty procedures.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 10139415 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139414
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This warranty administration bulletin adds 2012 - 2015 model years to information communicating a change in the product field action customer reimbursement procedure (U.S. Dealers Only).
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10139414 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114343
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the customer is having that is unwanted. The vehicle may receive an incoming call just like any other phone. Typically the customer will hear the phone ringing in the vehicle. This scenario also includes incoming Bluetooth calls. One type of unwanted call can be made if the key pad is faulty the OnStar system will try to make a blue button call for shorted voltage in the circuits. The OnStar module could have an internal fault and produce a "Phone Unavailable" audio message also it may have a Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 or B1000. Refer to diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Code making sure to follow any applicable Bulletins or Preliminary Information sheets. A "Ready" or "OnStar ready" audio message heard while driving. In some cases it has been found that the customer is inadvertently pressing the ?push to talk? button on the steering wheel controls. On rare occasions, other issues in the steering column or Steering Wheel Control system may induce this concern.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10114343 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114342
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10114342 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10094899
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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLE THAT MAY HAVE AN ONSTAR SYSTEM THAT HAS PROGRESSION TONES WHEN PRESSING THE BLUE OR RED BUTTON. TECHNICIAN WILL NEED TO CALL GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER WITH THE SCAN TOOL DATA FROM THE ONSTAR SYSTEM.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10094899 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139411
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides information that accessory remote start does not work with OnStar RemoteLink? phone application.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10139411 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139200
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This informational bulletin provides information that may be useful in diagnosing/testing batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or set in cold weather climates to correct a customer concern of symptoms that include, but not limited to, a slow or no crank condition that may be caused by a discharged battery.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · ENGINE.
Source record 10139200 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139199
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This informational bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure, when diagnosing vibration concerns.
Source components: SUSPENSION.
Source record 10139199 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139198
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides information that the tire pressure monitor (TPM) sensors must always be re-learned when accessory wheels are installed on the vehicle.
Source components: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS.
Source record 10139198 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126251
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This informational bulletin was created for the Manual Transmission Operating Characteristics. The different noises caused by driver habit, weather conditions , and normal manual transmission noises.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10126251 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114801
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may OnStar inoperative and Navigation/GPS/Compass issues. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B101D sym 3C and or F0. Technician will gather data using a scan tool and contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. After approval technician will replace the OnStar module.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10114801 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126248
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This preliminary information bulletin provides information on how to remove stainless steel wheel nut caps with the matching depth of socket used on the wheel nut.
Source components: WHEELS.
Source record 10126248 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114798
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Diagnostic Trouble Code P00C6 and/or P228C set. Technician will need to inspect the terminals at the Engine Control Module for fit and tension as well as the crimp to wire connection. Terminals to inspect in the ECM are connector x2 terminals 3, 18, and 19 for the fuel rail pressure sensor. Also connector x3 terminals 16 and 32 for the high pressure fuel pump.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE.
Source record 10114798 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126242
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the HPCM to correct the customer concern of a no charge, jump start and/or vehicle stalling.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10126242 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114797
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have heated seats inoperative. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code U0209 in the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning. Technician will need to reprogram the seat heater control module using Service Programming System with the latest calibration to address the concern.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · SEATS.
Source record 10114797 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114783
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have heated seats inoperative. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code U0209 in the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning. Technician will need to reprogram the seat heater control module using Service Programming System with the latest calibration to address the concern.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER.
Source record 10114783 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126237
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This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster contact or tabs.
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM.
Source record 10126237 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126231
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This information provides the proper way to install the floor mats .
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10126231 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114775
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10114775 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126221
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This warranty informational bulletin advised the technician that when performing a wiring repair, more information is required.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.
Source record 10126221 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114760
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. If the Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D has a sym 37 set please refer to the latest version of PIC5492.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10114760 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10253584
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Information on Removal/Cracking of Stainless Steel Wheel Nut Caps.
Source components: WHEELS.
Source record 10253584 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10248756
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Power Seat Height Adjuster Bolt
Source components: EQUIPMENT · STRUCTURE.
Source record 10248756 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10247716
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J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10247716 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10247061
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J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 10247061 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10245938
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OnStar Module Does Not Support All B101D Symptom Codes.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10245938 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10245814
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Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal ? Oil Leak
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION.
Source record 10245814 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126207
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the crankshaft bearings and rear oil seal to correct the customers concer of an oil leak.
Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING.
Source record 10126207 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114271
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This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information of the JOB CARD, for a repair on vehicles and what is acceptable - customer authorization; Service manager approvals and transaction authorization; Details of concern, cause and correction; Labor Time; Technician ID and acoutablity of labor time; Proper documentation and retension of warranty parts; Accurate sublet charges and receipts; Add on concerns after the Job Card has been written.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10114271 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114270
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This warranty bulletin provides labor operation numbers for customer concerns that can't be duplicated.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10114270 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114759
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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 10114759 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114748
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D-37 history in the Vehicle Communication Interface Module or telematics communication interface control module. Engineering has determined that this code will only display in history on the scan tool and will not cause issues with OnStar system operation.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10114748 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114746
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended crank, or crank no start in some cases. Technician will need to perform published Service Information diagnostics. If technician finds carbon an upper engine and valve cleaning should be performed.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10114746 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114267
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This informational bulletin provides information on top tier fuels and what brands are available.
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Source record 10114267 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114744
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Drive Motor Generator Battery Module and Drive Motor Generator Battery Sections for the 2012 - 2015 BuickLaCrosse, Buick Regal, 2013 - 2014 Chevrolet Malibu ECO and 2014 Chevrolet Impala with eAssist are being placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10114744 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114262
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This informational bulletin explains a normal condition for what and how the drive line can clunk.
Source components: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE.
Source record 10114262 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114260
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This information bulletin explains the use of drilling high strength steel in a collision repair and the GM recommended CryoCobalt Drill bit.
Source components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.
Source record 10114260 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114705
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the existing cellular provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada to support transmitting of the packet data required for Turn-By-Turn feature to operate. The customer has 3 options while traveling through the United Sates. First if the vehicle is equipped with a navigation radio they can request a "Destination Download" to the vehicle. Second if the customer uses the OnStar RemoteLink app they can send the directions to the vehicle. The third option would be to have the vehicle loaded with a ?500 phone number? The customer will no longer be able to use their Hands Free Calling minutes when the new 500 phone number is loaded. If a customer chooses to restore Hands Free Calling in the future a new phone number will be assigned to the vehicle; previous phone numbers are not available.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10114705 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114240
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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:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10114240 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10114239
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This warranty bulletin clarifies the use of dealer empowerment to satisfy the customer.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10114239 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10252163
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XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10252163 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10250082
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Information on Driveline Clunk Noise
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10250082 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10247063
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A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM.
Source record 10247063 at NHTSA