NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10190246: 2018 Buick Enclave

Official manufacturer communication context for 2018 Buick Enclave, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10190246 summary graphic for 2018 Buick Enclave
10190246NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
2affected 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

Transmission Shudder, Low Idle, Stalling after Auto Start , Reduced Engine Power Displayed on Driver Information Center (DIC), Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTCs P034B, P0506, P0011, P0014, P0021 and/or P0024 Set Some customers may comment on the following conditions: MIL is illuminated Transmission shudder Low idle Stall after auto start Reduced Engine Power displayed on DIC The technician may find one or more of the following DTCs set: P034B P0506 P0011 P0014 P0021 P0024 Cause This condition may be caused by the Crankshaft Position Sensor (CPS) circuit picking up EMI interference from unrelated control circuit in the same harness. Correction Replace the crank sensor portion of engine harness with a twisted pair jumper harness between the crank sensor and ECM connector.

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
BuickEnclave2018Ask 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 10190246?

Transmission Shudder, Low Idle, Stalling after Auto Start , Reduced Engine Power Displayed on Driver Information Center (DIC), Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTCs P034B, P0506, P0011, P0014, P0021 and/or P0024 Set Some customers may comment on the following conditions: MIL is illuminated Transmission shudder Low idle Stall after auto start Reduced Engine Power displayed on DIC The technician may.

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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