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Service bulletins for the 2012 Buick LaCrosse

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.

1830 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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Only bulletins with component: Engine are shown. Show all

Bulletins, newest first
00-06-01-026R2025-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
23-NA-1532025-10-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE. The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
25-NA-0522025-04-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to oil in system.
22-NA-0742025-02-12. Service bulletin. ENGINE. 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.
21-NA-0432025-02-12. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER; SERVICE BRAKES; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WHEELS. This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
09-06-04-026Z2025-01-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
21-NA-0432024-12-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY; WHEELS; ENGINE; SERVICE BRAKES; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
04-06-01-029K2024-12-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; STEERING; ENGINE. This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
01-06-01-011Q2024-11-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
20-NA-1382024-11-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE. 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.
04-06-04-051J2024-10-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
04-06-04-051J2024-10-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
18-NA-0732024-10-11. 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.
16-NA-2222024-09-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
09-06-04-026Y2024-09-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
07-06-01-016J2024-09-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This service bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement.
01-06-01-011P2024-09-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
21-NA-2802024-08-30. Service bulletin. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ENGINE. This service bulletin provides diagnostic repair information for customer concerns of Engine Run-On, Rough Running, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated.
00-06-01-012N2024-08-30. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This service bulletin advises about the possible issues that may occur when using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on gasket sealing surfaces or reused parts.
18-NA-1152024-08-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This service bulletin provides inspection/diagnosis/correction information on a cold start misfire and/or rough idle and DTC P0300 that may also be set.
17-NA-1572024-07-30. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This service bulletin explains the difference in oil filters for gas engines with new oil pump control systems and the possibilities of what may happen using the incorrect filter.
16-NA-3832024-07-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. This service 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.
18-NA-1252024-06-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This service bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
18-NA-1252024-06-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This service bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
15-00-89-004G2024-05-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; SUSPENSION; POWER TRAIN. This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.

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