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2009 Buick Allure Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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12/21/17 NHTSA ID: 10126406
TSB ID: GCUS-9-1009

14582a - special coverage (2012 model year buick enclave, lacrosse, regal; chevrolet traverse, and gmc acadia vehicles have been removed). on some various model year vehicles, the throttle-position sensor may cause the engine to run rough,
11/13/17 NHTSA ID: 10123232
TSB ID: PIP5528

This preliminary information communicates the identification process for high feature v6 camshafts in re-manufactured engines.
03/14/17 NHTSA ID: 10094982
TSB ID: PIP4568R

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have a service engine soon lamp, engine misfire on cylinder 1, 4, 6, or 7 and/or tick noise. technician will follow service information
02/01/17 NHTSA ID: 10090054
TSB ID: 14636

14636 - special coverage. some 2009 model year buick lacrosse and allure vehicles and 2009-2011 model year chevrolet impala vehicles may have a broken solder connection within the accelerator pedal position (app) sensor. this condition may
10/20/16 NHTSA ID: 10083080
TSB ID: PIP4786C

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have low oil pressure message. technician may also find a diagnostic trouble code p0521 in the engine control module. technician shoul
10/19/16 NHTSA ID: 10082869
TSB ID: PI1394A

This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
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10/18/16 NHTSA ID: 10082814
TSB ID: 000601012F

This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
10/18/16 NHTSA ID: 10082820
TSB ID: 000601026I

This informational bulletins provides information on the intake manifold inspection/replacement after servere internal engine damage.
10/18/16 NHTSA ID: 10082822
TSB ID: 030603004R

This informational bulletin provides information on how to test a battery and what is needed to warranty a battery.
10/18/16 NHTSA ID: 10082823
TSB ID: 030604017I

This informational bulletin explains the use of diesel fuel additives in an engine, are not required unless the customer desires additives to prevent fuel concerns depending on fuel or temperature related conditions.
08/08/16 NHTSA ID: 10078504
TSB ID: SB-07-06-01-016C

This informational bulletin provides information internal engine noise or damage after oil filter replacement
08/05/16 NHTSA ID: 10078430
TSB ID: SB-16-NA-109

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the steering gear for a normal condition of grease or sealant on exterior case of gear due to the manufacturing process.
08/05/16 NHTSA ID: 10078424
TSB ID: SB-06-06-05-001G

This informational bulletin provides information on changes in exhaust tone for active fuel management engines when in three or four cylinder mode.
05/20/14 NHTSA ID: 10055422
TSB ID: PIP-3423-K

Gm: some dtc codes may be set, p0016, p0017, p0018, p0019, p0008, or p0009. 3.6 ly7 with cam actuator dtc.the reluctor for the crankshaft sensor pressed on the crankshaft may have moved. also included buick allure model year 2005. *js
07/10/13 NHTSA ID: 10052311
TSB ID: PIP-4158F

General motors: low engine oil pressure, no oil pressure, and/or engine noise. this could be the result of a sticking oil pump pressure relief valve.
06/08/11 NHTSA ID: 10037933
TSB ID: PIP-4138K

Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. there are multiple possible causes.
03/16/11 NHTSA ID: 10036464
TSB ID: PIP-4492P

Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. updated 3/21/
03/14/11 NHTSA ID: 10036384
TSB ID: PIP-4814A

Buick/chevrolet/pontiac: excessive oil consumption and/or blue exhaust smoke. its more apparent when driving highway speed. rare instances, a ses light and engine misfire may be encountered with a p0300 dtc. updated on 06/16/201
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08/03/09 NHTSA ID: 10030113
TSB ID: TB-09-08-49-005

General motors: fuel gauge reads inaccurate of empty, low fuel indicator illuminated, dtcs p0461 and/or p0463 set (check terminals in connector x405). this condition may be due to poor terminal tension at connector x405, resulting in resist
12/01/08 NHTSA ID: 10026684
TSB ID: PIC-4878B

Gmc: inaccurate fuel gage and/or dtc p0461. interference is suspected between the end of the float arm where it is attached to the sending unit and the convoluted tubing that is part of the sending unit. updated 3/13/09.
09/23/08 NHTSA ID: 10026002
TSB ID: 08-05-25-004

Gmc: antilock brake system (abs), traction control system (tcs) or stabilitrak light on, dtcs c0035-c0052 set (perform diagnostic component test procedure and repair as necessary). updated 5/6/09.
04/12/10 Engine NHTSA ID: 10032560
TSB ID: SB-09-06-04-027

Buick/chevrolet: intermittent crank/no start, blown fuel pump fuse. will not start when the key is rotated to the start position. the technician may find that the fuel pump fuse is blown. updated 8/4/10.
05/07/18 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10135171
TSB ID: GCUS-9-1009

14582a - special coverage (2012 model year buick enclave, lacrosse, regal; chevrolet traverse, and gmc acadia vehicles have been removed). on some various model year vehicles, the throttle-position sensor may cause the engine to run rough,
08/05/16 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10078434
TSB ID: SB-03-07-29-004K

This informational bulletin provide information on the operating characteristics of a manual transmission.
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08/28/08 Brakes and Traction Control NHTSA ID: 10025666
TSB ID: PIC-4868

Abs, traction control, or stability tell tales on (dtc c0035-c0052). the abs, traction control, or service stability system (if equipped) warning telltales illuminate.
02/20/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10129093
TSB ID: PIP4138Q

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a service engine soon malfunction indicator lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. technician may find diagnostic trouble code
10/04/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10118244
TSB ID: PIP5191B

This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a ticking noise on cold start after sitting more than 6 hours. technician will inspect the oil pump pick-up tube to block seal being
11/10/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10084191
TSB ID: PI0086D

This preliminary informational bulletin provides a list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding unexpected loss of radio audio (radio goes silent/no sound) and other blackberry phone - bluetooth issues
11/03/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10083900
TSB ID: PIT5485A

This preliminary information communication advises the technician, if unable to place an onstar call in the ignition on mode after the onstar canada upgrade to contact the gm technical assistance center onstar group for further assistance.
11/03/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10083884
TSB ID: PIT5389A

This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps for diagnosing the concern. the vehicle may be unable to connect to onstar using the white, blue or red onstar buttons.
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11/03/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10083898
TSB ID: PIT5485B

This preliminary information communication advises the technician if unable to place an onstar call in the ignition on mode after the onstar canada upgrade, to contact the gm technical assistance center onstar group for further assistance.
11/01/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10083781
TSB ID: PIP5168E

This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose the concern, and the steps to repair the concern of the vehicle cranks but does not start. the technician is to inspect for a sheared cam pin in the
10/25/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10083484
TSB ID: PIC4935E

This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. when performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th
10/25/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10083509
TSB ID: PIC5088F

This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern. the vehicle's xm radio only has xm preveiw channels.
10/25/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10083489
TSB ID: PIC5050A

This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on repairing the concern. a customer may identify a concern of unable to reactivate a vehicle's onstar that has been previously disabled by onstar. dealer is to ca
10/25/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10083482
TSB ID: PIC4707E

This preliminary information communication advises the technician to diagnose the concern and the steps to repair the concern. the vehicle's xm travel link may be inopertive.
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10/25/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10083513
TSB ID: PIC5374D

This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of receiving frequent "off route" messages while following turn by turn (tbt) route navigation. the technician is provided in
10/21/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10083241
TSB ID: PIT5074J

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
10/17/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10082506
TSB ID: 16NA260

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr
10/14/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10082412
TSB ID: 16NA241

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to check the cylinders for damaged pistons and determine if the use of aftermarket calibrations or performance parts may be the cause.
08/17/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10078754
TSB ID: PIT-5485-B

This preliminary information communication advises the technician if unable to place an onstar call in the ignition on mode after the onstar canada upgrade, to contact the gm technical assistance center onstar group for further assistance.
08/16/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10078735
TSB ID: PIC-4935-E

This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. when performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th
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08/16/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10078734
TSB ID: PIC-5050-A

This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on repairing the concern. a customer may identify a concern of unable to reactivate a vehicle's onstar that has been previously disabled by onstar. dealer is to ca
08/16/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10078745
TSB ID: PIC-5374-D

This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of receiving frequent "off route" messages while following turn by turn (tbt) route navigation. the technician is provided in
08/09/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10078520
TSB ID: SB-15-06-03-001B

This informational bulletin provides information that may be useful on diagnosing batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or set in cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
08/09/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10078522
TSB ID: SB-10-08-46-001C

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to contact onstar for hard mute request to correct a customer concern when the radio is on, it does not mute enough when the onstar? turn-by-turn navigation directions are announced due to custo
08/08/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10078506
TSB ID: SB-06-08-47-001L

This informational bulletin provides warranty information on using the service programming system (sps) for programming control modules
10/30/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10058688
TSB ID: SC-14636

Chevrolet/buick: some vehicles will or may have, within accelerator pedal position sensor, a broken solder connection causing reduction in engine power and traction control assist loss. model 2009 lacrosse, allure, 2009-11 impala.
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06/14/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10038294
TSB ID: 09-09-40-001A

Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. updated 4/
05/25/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10037553
TSB ID: 08-08-46-008C

Gm: there are multiple concerns with the onstar system. it is not working correctly and the battery may drain.
07/20/09 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10029924
TSB ID: SB-08-09-41-002C

General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (sir) indicator/lamp on with dtc(s) b0012, b0013, b0016, b0016, b0019, b0020, b0022, b0023, b0026, b0033, b0040, b0042 or b0044 set. this may be caused by a loose,
05/22/09 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10028754
TSB ID: SB-08-06-04-041B

General motors: malfunction indicator lamp-check engine light on, hesitation, reduced engine power message, dtcs p1125, p2101, p2120, p2125 or p2138 set (perform repair as outlined).
02/21/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10092367
TSB ID: 00-03-10-003U

This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by general motors against defects in material or workmanship under the bumper-to-bumper new vehicle limited warranty.
11/23/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10084683
TSB ID: PI0373A

This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
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10/25/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10083512
TSB ID: PIC5260A

This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
10/19/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10082860
TSB ID: 070898001B

This informational bulletin provides information on gm does not approve the use of ?clipping? to repair collision damage to vehicles. gm has not tested or validated a ?clipped vehicle? repair; therefore, gm cannot endorse this type of repai
10/13/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10082363
TSB ID: 16NA119

This warranty administration bulletin provide policy on performing gm covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in canada.
08/10/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10078604
TSB ID: PIC-5260-A

This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
08/08/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10078502
TSB ID: SB-16-NA-119

This warranty administration bulletin provides information on gm?s policy on performing gm covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in canada.
08/08/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10078481
TSB ID: SB-16-NA-117

This informational bulletin provides information on the purpose of magnetic drain plugs.
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08/08/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10078472
TSB ID: PI-0754-B

This informational bulletin provides information on a normal condition on tempered glass of spots showing on the rear and side windows when the vehicle is in the sunlight.
08/08/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10078507
TSB ID: SB-03-06-03-004Q

This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on using the el-50313 midtronics gr8 battery tester/charger for diagnosing battery replacements and maintaining batteries on new vehicles in dealer inventory.
08/05/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10078435
TSB ID: PI-0281-E

This preliminary informational bulletin provides information that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
01/03/14 Other NHTSA ID: 10054243
TSB ID: PI-0018-B

General motors: the windows, front and rear, would bind, poor fit, misalignment, makes rattle or squeaking noises, moves slowly and is inoperative. model 2008-2014 vehicles and trucks.
06/14/11 Other NHTSA ID: 10038295
TSB ID: 10-00-89-017C

Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time.
05/11/11 Other NHTSA ID: 10037184
TSB ID: 05-09-40-002E

Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. updated 12/6/11.

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Buick Allure TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.