TSB: BUICK ACADIA, ENCLAVE, OUTLOOK, TRAVERSE (2007–2016)

Bulletin 08-08-57-003E — May 12, 2015

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID08-08-57-003E
ManufacturerBUICK
ModelsACADIA, ENCLAVE, OUTLOOK, TRAVERSE
Model Years2007–2016
Date IssuedMay 12, 2015
Date Added to NHTSAAugust 15, 2017
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of floor wet under carpet, engine continues to run with key off, possible no crank/no start, communication loss, various electrical concerns.

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
GMC ACADIA 2016 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK ENCLAVE 2016 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2016 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GMC ACADIA 2015 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK ENCLAVE 2015 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2015 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GMC ACADIA 2014 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK ENCLAVE 2014 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2014 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GMC ACADIA 2013 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK ENCLAVE 2013 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2013 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GMC ACADIA 2012 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK ENCLAVE 2012 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2012 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GMC ACADIA 2011 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK ENCLAVE 2011 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2011 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GMC ACADIA 2010 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK ENCLAVE 2010 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SATURN OUTLOOK 2010 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2010 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GMC ACADIA 2009 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK ENCLAVE 2009 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SATURN OUTLOOK 2009 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2009 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GMC ACADIA 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK ENCLAVE 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SATURN OUTLOOK 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GMC ACADIA 2007 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SATURN OUTLOOK 2007 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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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 (08-08-57-003E) 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.