NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10112605: 1999-2013 Buick Acadia

Official manufacturer communication context for 1999-2013 Buick Acadia, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10112605 summary graphic for 1999-2013 Buick Acadia
10112605NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
11affected product rows
100/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have multiple Head Up Display issues. An issue with the Head Up Display image may not appear clear can be caused by a non-original equipment manufacturer windshield installed. Another issue that may be present with the Head Up Display is the segments illuminate intermittently this can be caused by the ambient lighting conditions. A poor or hazy Head Up Display image can be caused by Instrument Panel emit fumes that cause a film to form on the HUD lens. Technician will need to use Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol to clean the lens.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
BuickLacrosse2010-2013Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
BuickPark Avenue1999-2005Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
CadillacAts2013Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
CadillacSts2005-2011Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
CadillacXlr2004-2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
CadillacXts2013Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChevroletCamaro2011-2013Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChevroletCorvette1999-2013Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
GMCAcadia2007-2013Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
PontiacBonneville1999-2005Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
PontiacGrand Prix1999-2008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10112605?

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have multiple Head Up Display issues. An issue with the Head Up Display image may not appear clear can be caused by a non-original equipment manufacturer windshield installed. Another issue that may be present with the Head Up Display is the segments illuminate intermittently this can be caused by the ambient.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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