TSB: BUICK ACADIA, AURA, CHU, CXU, ENCLAVE, GRANITE (GU), GU, MALIBU, OUTLOOK, PINNACLE (CHU), PINNACLE (CXU), TD713, TD714, TRAVERSE (2007–2012)

Bulletin PI-0746 — October 1, 2011

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDPI-0746
ManufacturerBUICK
ModelsACADIA, AURA, CHU, CXU, ENCLAVE, GRANITE (GU), GU, MALIBU, OUTLOOK, PINNACLE (CHU), PINNACLE (CXU), TD713, TD714, TRAVERSE
Model Years2007–2012
Date IssuedOctober 1, 2011
Date Added to NHTSAAugust 1, 2012
ComponentENGINE (PWS)
Vehicles Affected47 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

GENERAL MOTORS: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, POOR ACCELERATION, THROTTLE BODY FREEZING, MULTIPLE DTCS SET. ICE DEPOSITS AND/OR OIL DEPOSITS PRESENT IN AIR INLET DUCT. *JS UPDATED 9/19/12. *PE UPDATED 12/5/12. *PE

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
MACK GRANITE (GU) 2012 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
MACK GRANITE (GU) 2012 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
MACK PINNACLE (CHU) 2012 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
MACK PINNACLE (CHU) 2012 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
MACK PINNACLE (CXU) 2012 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
MACK PINNACLE (CXU) 2012 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2012 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
GMC ACADIA 2011 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BUICK ENCLAVE 2011 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
MACK GU 2011 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
MACK GU 2011 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2011 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
MACK PINNACLE (CHU) 2011 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
MACK PINNACLE (CHU) 2011 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
MACK PINNACLE (CXU) 2011 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
MACK PINNACLE (CXU) 2011 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2011 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
GMC ACADIA 2010 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
MACK CHU 2010 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
MACK CHU 2010 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
MACK CXU 2010 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
MACK CXU 2010 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
BUICK ENCLAVE 2010 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
MACK GU 2010 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
MACK GU 2010 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2010 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SATURN OUTLOOK 2010 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
MACK TD713 2010 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
MACK TD713 2010 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
MACK TD714 2010 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
MACK TD714 2010 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2010 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
GMC ACADIA 2009 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SATURN AURA 2009 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BUICK ENCLAVE 2009 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2009 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SATURN OUTLOOK 2009 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2009 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
GMC ACADIA 2008 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SATURN AURA 2008 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BUICK ENCLAVE 2008 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2008 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SATURN OUTLOOK 2008 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
GMC ACADIA 2007 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SATURN AURA 2007 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2007 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SATURN OUTLOOK 2007 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized BUICK dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (PI-0746) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.