TSB: BUICK CRUZE, ENCORE, SONIC, TRAX (2011–2021)

Bulletin PIP5353F — October 28, 2020

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDPIP5353F
ManufacturerBUICK
ModelsCRUZE, ENCORE, SONIC, TRAX
Model Years2011–2021
Date IssuedOctober 28, 2020
Date Added to NHTSANovember 16, 2020
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Vehicles Affected31 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

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a rough idle or misfire. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0300 set in the Engine Control Module. Technician will need

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
BUICK ENCORE 2021 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BUICK ENCORE 2020 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CHEVROLET SONIC 2020 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CHEVROLET TRAX 2020 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BUICK ENCORE 2019 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CHEVROLET SONIC 2019 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CHEVROLET TRAX 2019 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BUICK ENCORE 2018 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CHEVROLET SONIC 2018 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CHEVROLET TRAX 2018 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BUICK ENCORE 2017 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CHEVROLET SONIC 2017 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CHEVROLET TRAX 2017 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2016 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BUICK ENCORE 2016 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CHEVROLET SONIC 2016 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CHEVROLET TRAX 2016 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2015 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BUICK ENCORE 2015 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CHEVROLET SONIC 2015 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CHEVROLET TRAX 2015 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2014 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BUICK ENCORE 2014 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CHEVROLET SONIC 2014 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CHEVROLET TRAX 2014 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2013 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CHEVROLET SONIC 2013 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CHEVROLET TRAX 2013 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2012 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CHEVROLET SONIC 2012 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2011 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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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 (PIP5353F) 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.