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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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17-NA-2922021-04-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P3409 and/or P3433 Condition Some customers may comment that the MIL is illuminated. The technician may find one or more of the following DTCs set: • P3409 • P3433 Cause This condition may be caused by a wiring issue with both/either the cylinder 2 deactivation solenoid oil control valve circuit and/or the cylinder 5 deactivation solenoid oil control valve circuit. These codes may be active or stored in history. • This may also be a repeat concern. Correction Note: When replacing the solenoids, ensure there are no terminal issues at the connector. To correct this condition, refer to the information below: • If vehicle was built between 4/13/2017 and 8/7/2017, it will be necessary to replace both right and left bank Cylinder Deactivation Solenoids (AFM OCV). • If vehicle was built outside the date range, check for any terminal issues at the connector. If no trouble found, follow SI diagnostics for the applicable DTC.
16-NA-407 42021-04-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Information on Chassis Control Module (CCM) and Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) Receives Invalid Data and Sets DTC U0422 The technician may find DTC U0422 set. The technician may also find the following DTCs set: • U1534 • U1538 Based on analysis with the BCM and Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) teams, during vehicle startup (on occasion) the PEPS module arbitration along with high bus traffic leads to the BCM or HPCM setting the door open switch virtual device availability (VDA) to unavailable. The BCM or HPCM does not update the VDA back to Available until the door switch changes state (this signal is event based as opposed to periodic). The ICCM and HPCM sets the U0422 DTC after 1 second of either the door ajar VDA or door open VDA being unavailable
150089004C2021-03-08. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT. This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
21NA0262021-03-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on accessory all-weather floor liners and flat mats warped or misshapen.
19NA2562021-03-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid procedure to perform inspections to determine if the engine needs to be replaced as opposed to just internal parts for knocking, rattle, squeak and/or squeal type noises from engine.
18NA0732021-03-01. 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.
090604026S2021-03-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
040089015V2021-03-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration ? Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
010601011L2021-03-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION; EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
20NA1592021-02-22. Service bulletin. TIRES. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
18NA3062021-02-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
PIP5730A2021-02-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Preliminary information communicates additional diagnostic information for DTC's P0016 and P0018.
PIC64242021-02-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; AIR BAGS. This Preliminary information communicates a condition where there is only newer hardware available when replacing the Active Safety Control Module. The newer hardware is not compatible with whatis currently loaded into the SPS programming system. Engineering is working on a new software set to address the concern.
090604026S2021-02-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
040089015V2021-02-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration ? Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
010601011L2021-02-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
20NA1592021-02-01. Service bulletin. TIRES. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
18NA3062021-02-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
PIP5730A2021-01-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary information communicates additional diagnostic information for DTC's P0016 and P0018.
PIC64242021-01-25. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary information communicates a condition where there is only newer hardware available when replacing the Active Safety Control Module. The newer hardware is not compatible with whatis currently loaded into the SPS programming system. Engineering is working on a new software set to address the concern.
PI0754D2020-12-21. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR. This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
990851001E2020-12-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Thins informational bulletin provides information on Paint-less Dent Repair Process.
060089031F2020-12-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ENGINE. This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
000310002L2020-12-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; WHEELS. This service bulletin provides information on Chemical Staining, Pitting, Corrosion and/or Spotted Appearance of Chromed Aluminum Wheels.
18NA2632020-12-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for variable diagnostic time allowances on select labor operations (U.S. Only).

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