Service bulletins for the 2020 Buick Encore GX
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
638 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 18-NA-306 | 2023-09-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA). |
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| 09-00-89-016H | 2023-09-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on the proper use of the labor operation 0600014. |
| 23-NA-141 | 2023-09-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This informational bulletin advised the technician that the engine and related parts will be debited if found that the tech didn't properly prepare the engine block from dirt and debris in bolt holes or if found that the block was damaged by the tech. |
| 21-NA-181 | 2023-09-09. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This service bulletin provides 9th gear operation information to respond to customers that may comment on transmission shift operation. |
| 16-NA-222 | 2023-09-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations. |
| 15-00-89-004F | 2023-09-08. Service bulletin. STEERING; SUSPENSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage. |
| 23-NA-058 | 2023-09-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides a procedure to test the turbo wastegate regulator valve before replacing the turbo for a possible rattle and/or code concern. |
| 04-06-04-051H | 2023-08-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive. |
| 01-00-89-010R | 2023-08-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern. |
| N232407740 | 2023-08-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Certain vehicles may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail. If this condition occurs, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) will illuminate and a diagnostic trouble code will set. Additionally, a message may be displayed indicating the vehicle’s available engine power is reduced. Dealers are to replace the turbocharger as necessary. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer. |
| 09-06-04-026X | 2023-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2. |
| 21-NA-293 | 2023-08-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Poor Engine Performance in Extremely Cold Weather Conditions, Charge Air Cooler Icing - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, DTC P0299, P0234, P0236, P00C7 Set. |
| N232395310 | 2023-08-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Special Coverage - Certain vehicles may have a condition that could cause the evaporative emissions purge pump to fail. If this condition occurs, the Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine Light) will illuminate and a diagnostic trouble code will set. Dealers are to replace the evaporative emissions purge pump as necessary. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer. |
| 99-09-40-005I | 2023-07-28. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. This service bulletin provides information on availability for a seat belt extender. |
| 21-NA-026 | 2023-07-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on accessory all-weather floor liners and flat mats warped or misshapen. |
| 17-NA-066 | 2023-07-25. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN. This service bulletin provides information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test. |
| 23-NA-125 | 2023-07-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Over the Air (OTA) and In Market Enhancement (IME) FAQs. |
| 23-NA-055 | 2023-07-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This service bulletin provides information on the EL-52800 Diagnostic & Charge Battery Station (DCBS) – FAQs. |
| PIP5929 | 2023-07-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealers diagnostic tips related to MIL on with P219A. |
| 99-08-51-001F | 2023-07-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process. |
| 23-NA-064 | 2023-07-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand time at the dealerships. |
| 17-NA-066 | 2023-07-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This service bulletin provides information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test. |
| 13-08-116-001I | 2023-07-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The intent of this service 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. |
| 01-06-01-011N | 2023-07-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption. |
| 21-NA-061 | 2023-07-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This service bulletin provides information for dealers on Using EL-52545 When Diagnosing PEPs Transmitter Key Fobs. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.