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2011 Buick REGAL
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 16

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1,501–1,527 of 1,527, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: May 1, 2010–Apr 1, 2012.

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Apr 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC5598D

NHTSA communication ID: 10044235

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: GUIDELINES FOR NJ1 POWER STEERING POWERPACK (MODULE) REPLACEMENT AND PARTS RESTRICTION INSTRUCTIONS. *JS

Source components: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.

Source record 10044235 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIE-0197B

NHTSA communication ID: 10043937

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BUICK/CHEVROLET: MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER CONCERNS - LOOSE, NOISE WHEN SHIFTED, HARD TO SHIFT INTO GEAR OR PROPER GEAR NOT SELECTED WHEN SHIFTED. *KB

Source components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10043937 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIT-4893B

NHTSA communication ID: 10043943

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS INOPERATIVE - PASSIVE ENTRY AND/OR BUTTON PRESS. *KB

Source components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.

Source record 10043943 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIP-4583G

NHTSA communication ID: 10041504

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: VALVE, CONTROL SOLENOID WILL BE PLACED ON RESTRICTION. *PE UPDATED 4/18/12. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID · UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 10041504 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-09-40-001A

NHTSA communication ID: 10038294

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. *RM UPDATED 4/3/12. *PE

Source components: SEAT BELTS · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES.

Source record 10038294 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIP-4990

NHTSA communication ID: 10043320

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BUICK/CHEVROLET/GMC/PONTIAC/SATURN: SOME MODEL YEAR VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LAMP ILLUMINATED. ISSUE MAY BE CAUSED BY THE CONTROL SOLENOID/MODULE ASSEMBLY OR MAY HAVE DAMAGED OR POOR TERMINALS FOR UNDER HOOD FUSE BLOCK. *PE

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10043320 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-11-06-01-002A

NHTSA communication ID: 10043306

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GMC/BUICK/CHEVROLET: NOISE CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM REAR OF ENGINE WHEN HOOD IS OPEN OR WHILE VEHICLE IS IDLING. *PE

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10043306 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

05-09-40-002E

NHTSA communication ID: 10037184

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINING WHEN THE SAFETY BELTS ARE SUPPOSED TO LOCK. *RM UPDATED 12/6/11. *PE

Source components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING.

Source record 10037184 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-11195

NHTSA communication ID: 10040502

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. 2011 LACROSSE, EQUINOX, TERRAIN. THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT WILL COME ON ALONG WITH, ROUGH IDLE, POOR DRIVEABILITY, AND/OR POSSIBLE STALLING AT LOW THROTTLE OPENING. THIS IS DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE CAMSHAFT. *RM UPDATED 10/4/11. *PE UPDATED 12/5/11. *PE

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL.

Source record 10040502 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC-5512B

NHTSA communication ID: 10041484

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SAAB/BUICK: DUE TO ALL FOUR WHEEL SENSOR, ABS BRAKE MIL COMES ON. *PE

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK.

Source record 10041484 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIE-0178

NHTSA communication ID: 10039590

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: 2011 BUICK REGAL/LACROSSE. POWER STEERING FLUID IS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. NO ROOT CAUSE DETERMINED. *RM UPDATED 10/3/11. *PE

Source components: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID.

Source record 10039590 at NHTSA
May 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIE-0172

NHTSA communication ID: 10038754

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES ARE STICKING AND NOT RETURNING TO THEIR ORIGINAL POSITION. 2011 REGAL. *RM

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS.

Source record 10038754 at NHTSA
May 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PI-0462

NHTSA communication ID: 10038705

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: THE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT IS BINDING OR STICKING. THIS IS CAUSED BY THE STEERING WHEEL LEVER ADJUSTMENT NUT TIGHTENING. *RM

Source components: STEERING:LINKAGES.

Source record 10038705 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-11134

NHTSA communication ID: 10038767

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: 2011 REGAL. THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT LATCH OR CONNECT CORRECTLY. THE CONNECTION MAY BE INTERMITTENT, BUT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SENSE IT. *RM

Source components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES.

Source record 10038767 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PI-0412

NHTSA communication ID: 10044124

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GENERAL MOTORS: DUE TO THE PARASITIC DRAIN/DISCHARGE ON 2011 VEHICLES AND TRUCKS, A NO CRANK/NO START AND DEAD BATTERY WOULD OCCUR. CADILLAC STS AND CHEVROLET VOLT NOT INCLUDED. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.

Source record 10044124 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIT-5076

NHTSA communication ID: 10038652

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: A SERVICE STABILITY/TRACTION LIGHT IS ON. THERE MAY ALSO BE VARIOUS STORED TROUBLE CODES. UPDATED ON 06/24/2011. *KB UPDATED ON 06/27/2011. *RM

Source components: STEERING.

Source record 10038652 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIP-4495C

NHTSA communication ID: 10038510

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: THERE MAY BE NOISE COMING FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD, BECAUSE OF LOW OIL PRESSURE WHICH IS CAUSED BY DEBRIS. *RM

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10038510 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIP-4716A

NHTSA communication ID: 10038511

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: THERE MAY BE A SHORT RATTLE NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE WHEN IT IS STARTED. IT COULD BE A PROBLEM WITH CAM PHASERS OR THE ENGINE BELT. *RM

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10038511 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PI-0376

NHTSA communication ID: 10038465

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON AND THE TRANSMISSION MAY SLIP DUE TO DEBRIS ENTERING THE CHANNEL PLATE. *RM

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10038465 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

10-00-89-017C

NHTSA communication ID: 10038295

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: INFORMATION ON FIXING MULTIPLE SITUATIONS RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. *RM

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 10038295 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11-07-30-001

NHTSA communication ID: 10038286

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: THERE IS A DELAYED TRANSMISSION WHEN SELECTING DRIVE OR REVERSE. 2011 BUICK REGAL. *RM

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10038286 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PI-0526A

NHTSA communication ID: 10041429

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BUICK/CHEVROLET/GMC: INDICATOR LAMP IS MALFUNCTIONING INTERMITTENTLY. *PE

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP.

Source record 10041429 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-10316

NHTSA communication ID: 10037218

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: THE ENGINE MAY STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR TURNING IN HOT WEATHER. THE ENGINE WILL RESTART. THERE IS A SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR REPROGRAMMING THE ECM. *RM

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10037218 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC-5257A

NHTSA communication ID: 10036104

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: SERVICE STABILITY MESSAGE WITH CODE U07010. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION YOU MAY NOTICE TROUBLE CODE 70710 SET BY THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · STEERING.

Source record 10036104 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-10195

NHTSA communication ID: 10033947

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BUICK: UPDATE FOR INVENTORY AND CUSTOMER VEHICLES; FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT INOPERATIVE; EXPIRES WITH BASE WARRANTY. PROVIDES A SERVICE PROCEDURE TO INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL PROTECTION TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT WIRE HARNESS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *PE

Source components: SEATS.

Source record 10033947 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PB-10193

NHTSA communication ID: 10033535

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BUICK SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. HEADLINER ODOR. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE HEADLINER ON MAY PRODUCE AN ODOR. INSPECT THE HEADLINER AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE IT. MODEL REGAL. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 10033535 at NHTSA
May 1, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-10152

NHTSA communication ID: 10033904

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BUICK: UPDATE FOR INVENTORY AND CUSTOMER VEHICLES POWER STEERING LINE FITTING POSITIONED INCORRECTLY-EXPIRES WITH BASE WARRANTY. PROCEDURE TO INSPECT THE POSITION OF THE POWER STEERING LINE BANJO FITTING LOCKING DEVICE ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.4L 4 CYLINDER ENGINE (LAF). *PE

Source components: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.

Source record 10033904 at NHTSA