Calibration Research Tips: 2017-2023 Buick Encore Blind Spot False Alerts

I-CAR · August 26, 2022 · Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac

Summary

This article highlights GM Bulletin #18-NA-056, which addresses false blind spot alerts in the side mirrors of 2017-2023 Buick Encore vehicles caused by radar reflections. The bulletin outlines a specific procedure using butyl tape to prevent these reflections and resolve the incorrect side mirror notifications.

What to do on the job

Apply the specific butyl tape procedure outlined in GM Bulletin #18-NA-056 to prevent radar reflections causing false blind spot alerts, and perform further diagnostics if the issue persists.

How to use it

Use this document and GM Bulletin #18-NA-056 to justify the labor and materials (butyl tape) required to correct false blind spot alerts on 2017-2023 Buick Encore models. It serves as official documentation that standard diagnostic charts may not resolve the issue without this specific bulletin procedure.

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