Service bulletins for the 2021 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.
674 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 030310007K | 2022-01-03. Service bulletin. TIRES; WHEELS. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire/Wheel Characteristics (Vibration, Balance, Shake, Flat Spotting) of GM Original Equipment Tires. |
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| 030091001H | 2022-01-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING. This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure, when diagnosing vibration concerns. |
| 21NA257 | 2021-12-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides a service procedure to correct a customer concern of a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P3075 Set. |
| 21NA256 | 2021-12-27. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS. This service bulletin provides repair information for dealers/technicians to correct a customer concern of a Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated with DTC P26BB Set. |
| 21NA215 | 2021-12-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct a customer concern of a Pop Noise Heard on Heavy Acceleration Only. |
| 21NA177 | 2021-12-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING. This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Service Power Steering DIC Message, DTC C0051 58 - Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Error Set. |
| 21NA169 | 2021-12-27. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This service bulletin provides diagnostic information/procedures to aid the service technician in diagnosing 9T45/50/60 automatic transmissions with low mileage and DTCs current or history related to the control solenoids and valves. |
| 19NA104 | 2021-12-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians and customers on steam/vapor coming from the front grille or radiator area. |
| 20NA132 | 2021-12-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements. |
| 20NA028 | 2021-12-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. This service bulletin is to inform dealers that in extreme cold weather, a grille winter cover needs be added during PDI to avoid the customer returning with concerns related to charge air cooler icing. |
| 18NA073 | 2021-12-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement. |
| PIP5829 | 2021-12-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealers information related to diagnosis of a MIL illuminated with DTC P0299. |
| PIC6446A | 2021-12-13. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; TIRES; PARKING BRAKE; LANE DEPARTURE. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer if the lane keep assist and forward collision alert are inoperative, both indicators may be flashing on and off while driving. When pressing button to turn on the lane keep assist they receive a message stating the system is not available. If the above conditions are met to verify that all of the tires are the correct size as per vehicle build. If an incorrect tire side if found on the vehicle it will cause a wheel speed discrepancy on straight road travel that will disable all driver assistance (Front Camera Module) systems relying on wheel speed sensor data inputs. LKA ? Lane Keep Assist LDW ? Lane Departure Warning FCA ? Forward Collision Alert LSCMB ? Low Speed Collision Mitigation Braking (RPO-UHY) |
| PIP5826A | 2021-12-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealers information related to isolating a potential engine wiring harness issue causing a MIL on with P0521. |
| PIP5826 | 2021-12-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealers information related to isolating a potential engine wiring harness issue causing a MIL on with P0521. |
| PIT5865 | 2021-12-13. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL; LANE DEPARTURE. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with adaptive cruise and lane keep assist inoperative due to an internal issue with the front view windshield camera. Dealers are to replace the camera. |
| PIP5819 | 2021-09-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary information communicates inspection and/or needed repairs for DTC P2714 on a VT40 CVT transmission |
| PIC6438B | 2021-09-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary information communicates a condition where the Video Processing Control Module is not able to be programmed to the vehicle. This PI offeres a couple workarounds while Engineering evaluates the concern. |
| PIC6438A | 2021-09-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary information communicates a condition where the Video Processing Control Module is not able to be programmed to the vehicle. This PI offeres a couple workarounds while Engineering evaluates the concern. |
| PIC6438 | 2021-09-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary information communicates a condition where the Video Processing Control Module is not able to be programmed to the vehicle. This PI offeres a couple workarounds while Engineering evaluates the concern. |
| PIT5848A | 2021-09-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer that if the front wipers only work on high speed and fall between the build dates listed to replace the X50A Fuse Block-Underhood. |
| PIT5848 | 2021-09-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY/WIPER. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer that if the front wipers only work on high speed and fall between the build dates listed to replace the X50A Fuse Block-Underhood. |
| A202321990 | 2021-08-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Service Update. Certain vehicles may have engine control module software that leads to erroneous additional fuel enrichment under rare driving conditions. Dealers are to reprogram the engine control module. |
| A212334670 | 2021-08-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Service Update. Certain vehicles equipped with a 1.3L gasoline engine (RPO L3T), have cylinder head outer bolts which were not tightened. Dealers are to retighten the cylinder head outer bolts. |
| N202316020 | 2021-08-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE. Service Update - Radio Software Update (OTA) - Certain 2021 model year vehicles listed above, with an infotainment system, may have a condition where the infotainment system screen will appear black with no audio and no chime at key on during cold temperature conditions. Dealers are to verify radio software level and update if necessary. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.