Service bulletins for the 2016 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.
1254 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| PIP5495N | 2021-06-14. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. The technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0299 or P0234 set. The technician is provided with a list of causes of misdiagnosis leading to returned Turbochargers with no trouble found. The purpose of this information is to reduce the number of no trouble found (NTF) turbochargers being returned to the WPC by informing the Service Department personnel of what inspections and/or diagnosis to perform, prior to replacing and returning a turbocharger to the WPC. |
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| PIP5358A | 2021-06-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. |
| PIT5214E | 2021-06-14. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer complaint, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support. For any vehicles that remains unrepaired after being at the dealer for three days or more and a related bulletin or PI is not found, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support. |
| 070089036J | 2021-06-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides information on Enhancing Field Product Reports with Digital Pictures. |
| 050308002I | 2021-06-07. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak. |
| 020089002T | 2021-06-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only). |
| 000601026N | 2021-06-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage. |
| 21NA103 | 2021-05-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides information regarding Witness Marks from Panel Adjustments Made During Manufacturing and that it is considered a normal condition. |
| 20NA047 | 2021-05-24. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This service bulletin provides a service procedure to correct conditions of Front or Rear Crankshaft Oil Leak, MIL Illuminated with DTC P1101 Set. |
| 18NA171 | 2021-05-24. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. This service bulletin provides a procedure to repair the mechanical components and then reprogram the throttle body to prevent the conditions of a rough running engine, MIL Illuminated. |
| 18NA146 | 2021-05-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information, proper labor operation selection and causal part identification for warranty transactions (U.S. Only). |
| 18NA073 | 2021-05-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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. |
| 16NA338 | 2021-05-24. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 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. |
| PIP5598D | 2021-05-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a crank no start or extended crank condition due to exhaust cam reluctor being out of position. |
| PIP5640A | 2021-05-17. Service bulletin. WHEELS. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. |
| 110089005Q | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only). |
| 1008110001I | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This informational bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats. |
| 21NA043 | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before sold (prepping) to the customer. |
| 20NA138 | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management. |
| 20NA132 | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements. |
| 20NA047 | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This service bulletin provides a service procedure to correct conditions of Front or Rear Crankshaft Oil Leak, MIL Illuminated with DTC P1101 Set. |
| 20NA024 | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This service bulletin provides a information and diagnostic steps/tips for vehicles that are slow to heat up in cold temperatures. |
| 18NA306 | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA). |
| 18NA099 | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim. |
| 16NA109 | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. STEERING. This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.