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Service bulletins for the 2013 Buick Encore

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.

1628 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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Bulletins, newest first
00-03-10-006P2024-05-01. Service bulletin. WHEELS. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
PI0715A2024-04-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine Rattle/Knock Noise, Loose or Broken Front CrankshaFT.
20-NA-1322024-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
17-NA-0522024-04-23. Service bulletin. WHEELS; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.
PIP5596A2024-04-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 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.
PIC5927C2024-04-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Rear Brake Noise On First Apply.
PIC5927B2024-04-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Rear Brake Noise On First Apply.
PIC5927A2024-04-08. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. Rear Brake Noise On First Apply.
PIC59272024-04-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Rear Brake Noise On First Apply.
20-NA-1322024-04-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
10-08-45-001H2024-04-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
PIT53532024-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
23-NA-1032024-03-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This service bulletin provides information on submitting quality Photos of Various Vehicle Concerns to the GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
16-NA-3832024-03-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
11-00-89-005X2024-03-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
07-00-89-037S2024-03-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
PIC5704H2024-03-18. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that had the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve now Diagnostic Trouble Code C0131 is set current. Technician should remove Brake Pressure Modulator Valve assembly and inspect the brake pressure sensor assembly to ensure all shipping material has been removed before installation.
17-NA-0732024-03-07. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
22-NA-0742024-02-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
19-NA-0442024-02-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
16-NA-2222024-02-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
16-NA-3382024-02-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Warranty Admin service 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 for Canadian Dealers only.
20-NA-0242024-02-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides a information and diagnostic steps/tips for vehicles that are slow to heat up in cold temperatures.
18-NA-0492024-02-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This service bulletin advises the technician to replace the rear diff carrier if heavy corrosion caused noise, cracking and/or leaking to correct customer concerns of Clunk or Growl Noise Coming from Rear of Vehicle and/or Rear End Binding When Turning or Backing Up.
PI0281K2024-02-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.