Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PI-0745-A | 07/01/2012 | 10045499 | Gm: lacrosse/regal/srx/xts/camaro/malibu: information issues with electrical concerns with components fused through instrument panel fuse block, intermittently. *pe | 09/10/2012 | |
| PIT5074F | 05/01/2012 | 10044242 | Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model | 05/24/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| PIP-4989-B | 05/01/2012 | 10044385 | Buick/chevrolet: on certain eassist vehicles, belt for the drive motor generator may be noisy, broken, misaligned or worn, resulting in a no charge concern with the message, battery saver illuminated. *pe | 06/18/2012 | |
| PIP-4992 | 01/01/2012 | 10043472 | Buick/chevrolet: the cooling fan may be inoperative due to low system voltage with the battery control module (hybrid powerpack) and drive motor generator. *pe | 04/03/2012 | |
| PIP-4983 | 12/01/2011 | 10043331 | Buick: checking date code and the testing of high voltage interlock loop (hvil) cover resistance on certain model year vehicles. *pe | 03/14/2012 | |
| PIC-5520 | 08/01/2011 | 10041464 | Buick: the battery module and eassist generator control for bas+(hybrid) exchange process is being placed on restrictions. *pe | 10/04/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| PIP-4989-B | 05/01/2012 | 10044385 | Buick/chevrolet: on certain eassist vehicles, belt for the drive motor generator may be noisy, broken, misaligned or worn, resulting in a no charge concern with the message, battery saver illuminated. *pe | 06/18/2012 | |
| 12013 | 02/01/2012 | 10043863 | Gm: service update for inventory vehicles only battery drain- replace battery power inverter module expires february 28, 2013. service update for vehicles equipped with eassist (luk). *js | 04/30/2012 | |
| PIC-5626 | 02/01/2012 | 10043484 | Buick/chevrolet: due to poor connection at under hood fuse, 175a or 80a, a 12v battery discharge, with service charging system message, appears. *pe | 04/04/2012 | |
| PIP-4992 | 01/01/2012 | 10043472 | Buick/chevrolet: the cooling fan may be inoperative due to low system voltage with the battery control module (hybrid powerpack) and drive motor generator. *pe | 04/03/2012 | |
| PIC-5520 | 08/01/2011 | 10041464 | Buick: the battery module and eassist generator control for bas+(hybrid) exchange process is being placed on restrictions. *pe | 10/04/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| PI-0745-A | 07/01/2012 | 10045499 | Gm: lacrosse/regal/srx/xts/camaro/malibu: information issues with electrical concerns with components fused through instrument panel fuse block, intermittently. *pe | 09/10/2012 | |
| PIC-5626 | 02/01/2012 | 10043484 | Buick/chevrolet: due to poor connection at under hood fuse, 175a or 80a, a 12v battery discharge, with service charging system message, appears. *pe | 04/04/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - SOLENOID | |||||
| PIP-4583G | 08/01/2011 | 10041504 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: valve, control solenoid will be placed on restriction. *pe | 10/04/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| PIP-4924 | 07/01/2011 | 10041933 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/saturn/gmc: there are injector codes on vehicle if exhibiting misfire and ses light is on. *pe | 11/16/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||||
| PIP-4924 | 07/01/2011 | 10041933 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/saturn/gmc: there are injector codes on vehicle if exhibiting misfire and ses light is on. *pe | 11/16/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/10/2013 | 14900 | 1 | |
| Car was parked in garage for 10 hours. found with all lights inside and out flashing. remote entry didn't work. car wouldn't start. key stuck in ignition. overhead light and wipers turned on and off on their own and were making a clicking sound. trunk popped open on its own, then when shut wouldn't open again with the latch over license holder. onstar didn't work and when called they couldn't find my vehicle for diagnostics. called for a jump start- jumped with battery pack, started easily and ran 5 minutes then went completely dead as soon as unplugged from power supply. would not restart. towed to dealer who is telling me they cannot find anything wrong with my vehicle. i will not be taking this car back until it is fixed. huge safety concern. couldn't set parking brake or get onstar or even get key out of ignition while all lights flashed and clicked around me- seemed like an electric or wiring problem to me which can be a fire hazard and what if i'm driving down the road at 70mph and all electric goes dead- steering and all. i have e-assist and second battery doesn't help when don't have power to transfer power. i have had car only for one year brand new. *tr | |||
| 02/10/2013 | 14900 | ||
| Car was parked in garage for 10 hours. found with all lights inside and out flashing. remote entry didn't work. car wouldn't start. key stuck in ignition. overhead light and wipers turned on and off on their own and were making a clicking sound. trunk popped open on its own, then when shut wouldn't open again with the latch over license holder. onstar didnt work and when called they couldnt find my vehicle for diagnostics. called for a jump start- jumped with battery pack, started easily and ran 5 minutes then went completely dead as soon as unplugged from power supply. would not restart. towed to dealer who is telling me they cannot find anything wrong with my vehicle. i will not be taking this car back until it is fixed. huge safety concern. couldn't set parking brake or get onstar or even get key out of ignition while all lights flashed and clicked around me- seemed like an electric or wiring problem to me which can be a fire hazard and what if i'm driving down the road at 70mph and all electric goes dead- steering and all. i have e-assist and second battery doesn't help when don't have power to transfer power. i have had car only for one year brand new. | |||
| 08/01/2012 | 1000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2012 buick lacrosse. the contact stated that when she stopped the vehicle, the driver's side door independently locked and could not be unlocked. the contact became trapped in the vehicle for quite some time. the failure was recurring. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 6,000. kmj | |||
| 08/01/2012 | 1000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2012 buick lacrosse. the contact stated when she stopped her vehicle the driver side door locked. it would not unlock for quite some time trapping the contact in the vehicle. the failure had recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis but not cause for the failure was found. the manufacturer had not been notified. the failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 6,000. dt | |||
| 10/13/2011 | 237 | ||
| I recently purchased a 2012 buick lacrosse with eassist. i had it less than 48 hours and had to take it to the dealer due to check engine light coming on. they stated the generator was faulty and needed replaced and there were 7 codes that showed up. after about a week they were finally able to have one shipped from the assembly plant. it was installed on 10/21/11 at which time i went to pick it up. after starting the vehicle i noticed the check engine light on again. they tested it and 5 codes came up which they said are related to the generator or eassist system. the car is still there so they will be trying again to find out the issue. there are several tsb's out there for this issue. hopefully this can be resolved before i go the lemon law rout. | |||