Vehicle report

2011 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC

Service bulletins

17 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

2061195/4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Telephone Functionality Complaint - Minimum Standards Required For Analysis Of Concerns.

2051187/12

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only. Condition: • Poor engine running • Reduced power • Engine warning lamp illuminated • Symptom related DTC’s evident within the applicable engine control unit(s)

2052785/10

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Brake noise identification

2056407/7

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Running gear - Noise identification. Condition Customer statement: Noise complaint from the suspension and/or steering Workshop findings: The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the suspension system from either of the axles And/or The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the steering system

2075786/2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Airbag, fire, accident (safety-related enquiry - reporting forms). There is a reporting obligation in the following cases: • Airbag/belt released/not released • General accident • Fire and scorching damage for all Bentley Vehicle models - every model year.

2028794/9

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Engine coolant mixture - Restrictions on use of desalinated water. Technical Background: An important factor of influencing the cooling system efficiency is the water used in the mixture Due to the different ingredients and characteristics existing in each country or even region, Bentley has decided to define the quality of water for cooling systems

2064337/4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Usage of E10 fuel. Condition In the event a customer asks if E10 fuel can be used, the operative must refer to the Technical background section of this TPI.

2071131/5

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Measured values - Cycle recording instructions. Condition: In some cases Measured value traces may be requested in XML format for analysis by Product Support.

2069806/7

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines

2069806/6

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines.

2075786/1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Airbag, fire, accident (safety-related enquiry - reporting forms). There is a reporting obligation in the following cases: • Airbag/belt released/not released • General accident • Fire and scorching damage for all Bentley Vehicle models - every model year.

2051187/11

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only. Condition: • Poor engine running • Reduced power • Engine warning lamp illuminated • Symptom related DTC’s evident within the applicable engine control unit(s)

2071131/3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Measured values - Cycle recording instructions. Condition: In some cases, Measured value traces may be requested in XML format for analysis by Product Support

2028794/8

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Engine coolant mixture - Restrictions on use of desalinated water. Technical Background: An important factor of influencing the cooling system efficiency is the water used in the mixture Due to the different ingredients and characteristics existing in each country or even region, Bentley has decided to define the quality of water for cooling systems Demineralised water according to standard VDE 0510 meets all requirements and can be purchased worldwide Therefore undiluted coolant should be mixed in the correct ratio using demineralised water as detailed in Elsa Pro coolant specification, this will detail the ratio and type of coolant to use The use of desalinated water in the engine cooling system is specifically prohibited

2064337/3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Usage of E10 fuel. Condition: In the event a customer asks if E10 fuel can be used, the operative must refer to the Technical background section of this TPI Technical Background: Details on the introduction of E10 fuel which contains 10% ethanol and its usage on Bentley products • All vehicles produced post 1990 Model year can be run using E10 fuel However • All vehicles produced before 1990 Model year MUST NOT use E10 fuel

2056407/6

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Running gear - Noise identification. Customer statement: Noise complaint from the suspension and/or steering.

2052785/9

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Brake noise identification. Technical Background: Brake noises can be attributed to many causes, the most common causes are as follows: • Brake discs or pads are close to their wear limit • New brake pads and/or discs have not been properly bedded in after installation • Aftermarket pads or discs are installed • There is debris such as small stones, grit, road salt or sand between the brake disc and pad • Discs are covered in rust. Rust can form when the vehicle has been stationary for long periods of time

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Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.