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Service bulletins for the 2018 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.

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

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PIT5236K2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will use Global Diagnostic System 2 to review the Firmware Over-the-Air version. If the Firmware Over-the-Air version on the scan tool equals 6708 the technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. If the Firmware Over-the-Air version on the scan tool is lower than 6708 Dealer can order the part thought the Instrument Sales and Service website process.
PIT5074K2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
110849001Y2019-03-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This technical bulletin provides information on Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the Transport Mode message On and Off.
060847001N2019-03-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims for module reprogramming and not when replacing a module.
18NA1532019-03-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the GEN I charging system with a GEN II charging system only if vehicles apply within the settings.
100089005H2019-03-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. This warranty admin bulletin explains to the technician additional information may be needed when submitting transactions when doing wiring repairs.
PIP5568E2019-03-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary information communicates there is an investigation into cause and correction for this group of DTC's setting together. (P0011, P0014, P0021, P0024). Revised to include the possibility of setting in pairs and some drivability concerns.
PIC4996A2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This PI offers diagnostic tips to a technician when diagnosing a possible fuel level sensor concern. The tech is advised to ohm test the sensor at the terminals located on top of the fuel module while performing a sweep test. If the test fails the technician is instructed to replace the sensor and then perform the sweep test again. If the test passes the technician is instructed to reinstall the fuel module in the tank and if the test fails with the new sensor the technician is advised to replace the fuel module.
PIC6335B2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have Circular Distortion in the Circle Icons and the Buick Tri-Shield Start Up Screen on the radio display. Dealer should advise the customer General Motors is working on a solution to the concern.
PIT5513G2018-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Technical Assistance Center TAC has a part restriction for the hybrid/EV battery Pack, Hybrid/EV Powertrain Control Module (HPCM2), High Voltage Battery Interface Control Module 1 and 2, Drive Motor Generator Battery Cooling Blower. The dealer technician is advised to call the GMTechnical AssistanceCenter for further assistance
PIP5095F2018-09-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon and may also have an oil or coolant leak. Technician may find coolant or oil in a spark plug tube. If the Spark Plug Tube is leaking and it is determined that the oil or coolant is not coming from a leak above the spark plug then replace the cylinder Head, spark plug and coil.
PIT5513F2018-08-20. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Technical Assistance Center TAC has a part restriction for the hybrid/EV battery Pack, Hybrid/EV Powertrain Control Module (HPCM2), High Voltage Battery Interface Control Module 1 and 2, Drive Motor Generator Battery Cooling Blower. The dealer technician is advised to call the GMTechnical AssistanceCenter for further assistance
PIT5590B2018-08-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician, that they may be working on a concern of a Service Driver Assist System Message with B172E stored in history Do not replace any parts. Engineering is aware of the issue and a new control module is in development and will be available Q1 2018.
PIP5373B2018-08-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with steps on how to program an Engine Control Module when getting a Service Programming System error code E4491 or E4423. In some cases Techline Customer Support Center may need to be contacted to resolve the issue.
PIC63342018-06-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary information communicates that a p0A90 could be caused by a missing Stop bolt and Brace. This is for the lower tensioner that can tavel to far with out the stop.
PIT5399A2018-06-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Apple USB cable.
PIP5432B2018-06-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Technical Assistance Center TAC has a part restriction for the Generator Control Module (GCM). The dealer technician is advised to call the GMTechnical AssistanceCenter for further assistance
17-NA-2272018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This informational Bulletin provides some Diagnostic Tips for preventing unnecessary HV Battery Pack replacement.
17-NA-2112018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This informational bulletin provides to the technician, locations to check for possible loose or damaged electrical connections that may set a DTC instead of just replacing a part.
16-NA-3712018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This informational bulletin explains how the technician no longer needs to perform the 3 hour battery relearn procedure on 2017-2018 vehicles with Start/Stop.
03-08-46-004T2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This informational bulletin provides information on OnStar® VCIM is currently restricted parts. By working closely with our dealers and technicians, through the part restriction process, the General Motors team will gain a better understanding of any field concerns that may develop.
180462018-06-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 18046 - Service Update. On certain vehicles, the motor generator unit (MGU) coolant hose may contact the battery power inverter module (BPIM). Customers may experience a coolant leak. Dealers are to install a shorter bolt. They should also inspect the coolant hose for damage and replace it as necessary.
150603002K2018-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
150603001D2018-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This informational bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
060089026N2018-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE); VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC). This warranty bulletin provides labor operation numbers for customer concerns that cant be duplicated.

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