NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10112715: 2005-2011 Buick Aura

Official manufacturer communication context for 2005-2011 Buick Aura, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10112715 summary graphic for 2005-2011 Buick Aura
10112715NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
12affected 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 after installing a reman High Value V6 engine it has rough running, idle surge, misfire on one or both banks of the engine concern. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0300, P0011 and / or P0016. Technician will need to check the actual engine oil pressure. If oil pressure is within the specifications above, perform all testing listed in PIP4345A including a visual inspection of the camshaft position actuator filter and repair or replace as necessary. Technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance if the concern is still present.

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
BuickLucerne2009-2011Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
BuickRendezvous2006Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
BuickTerraza2005, 2006Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChevroletImpala2007-2011Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChevroletMalibu2007-2010Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChevroletMonte Carlo2006, 2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChevroletUplander2005, 2006Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
PontiacG62005-2008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
PontiacMontana2005, 2006Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
SaturnAura2007, 2008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
SaturnRelay2005, 2006Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
SaturnVue2007Ask 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 10112715?

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that after installing a reman High Value V6 engine it has rough running, idle surge, misfire on one or both banks of the engine concern. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0300, P0011 and / or P0016. Technician will need to check the actual engine oil pressure. If oil pressure is within the specifications.

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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