Buick Encore: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 47 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2013–2019 (7) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | buick-encore-2019-turbocharger-failure | Turbocharger failure excluded from 2017-2018 recall | ENGINE | 16 | 2020-05 → 2026-08 | 84 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2019 | buick-encore-2019-coolant-loss-overheating | Engine coolant loss and overheating | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 | 2024-04 → 2026-07 | 84 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2019 | buick-encore-2019-brake-pedal-caliper-failure | Brake pedal and caliper malfunction | SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 2019-04 → 2023-06 | 84 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2019 | buick-encore-2019-tire-sidewall-dry-rot | Tire sidewall failure from dry rot | TIRES | 3 | 2023-11 → 2024-05 | 84 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2019 | buick-encore-2019-control-arm-failure | Front lower control arm failure | SUSPENSION | 2 | 2019-05 → 2023-09 | 84 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2019 | buick-encore-2019-airbag-failure-to-deploy | Air bag deployment and sensor malfunction | AIR BAGS | 8 | 2020-07 → 2025-12 | 84 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2019 | buick-encore-2019-unintended-acceleration-parking | Unintended acceleration during parking maneuvers | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE | 7 | 2019-07 → 2023-08 | 84 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2019 | buick-encore-2019-electrical-shutdown-driving | Loss of electrical power and vehicle shutdown while driving | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2021-02 → 2025-10 | 84 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2018 | encore-2018-turbocharger-failure | Turbocharger and turbo hose failure | ENGINE | 11 | 2018-10 → 2026-06 | 72 | 2026-07-27 |
| 2018 | encore-2018-motive-power-loss | Loss of motive power while driving | ENGINE | 11 | 2020-12 → 2026-01 | 72 | 2026-07-27 |
| 2018 | encore-2018-timing-chain-failure | Timing chain failure with power loss | ENGINE | 3 | 2025-11 → 2026-01 | 72 | 2026-07-27 |
| 2018 | encore-2018-steering-brake-loss | Loss of power steering and braking while driving | STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 2020-04 → 2026-04 | 72 | 2026-07-27 |
| 2018 | encore-2018-airbag-non-deployment | Air bags not deploying in a crash | AIR BAGS | 5 | 2019-02 → 2025-08 | 72 | 2026-07-27 |
| 2018 | encore-2018-passenger-airbag-sensor | Passenger air bag sensor and warning light | AIR BAGS | 4 | 2020-07 → 2026-02 | 72 | 2026-07-27 |
| 2018 | encore-2018-brake-pedal-response | Brake pedal response loss while slowing | SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 2019-09 → 2024-04 | 72 | 2026-07-27 |
| 2018 | encore-2018-stabilitrak-power-loss | Stabilitrak warning with power loss | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 4 | 2019-11 → 2025-11 | 72 | 2026-07-27 |
| 2017 | buick-encore-2017-turbo-failure | Turbocharger failure under GM Special Coverage N232395330 | ENGINE | 19 | 2021-09 → 2026-07 | 89 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2017 | buick-encore-2017-wiper-motor-failure | Windshield wiper motor failure | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | 2018-08 → 2026-01 | 89 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2017 | buick-encore-2017-seatbelt-failure | Seat belt latch and retractor failure | SEAT BELTS | 4 | 2019-03 → 2025-07 | 89 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2017 | buick-encore-2017-vehicle-rollback | Vehicle rollback while stopped or in Park | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 2018-01 → 2024-10 | 89 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2017 | buick-encore-2017-airbag-nondeployment | Air bag non-deployment in frontal or rear crash | AIR BAGS | 9 | 2018-09 → 2025-07 | 89 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2017 | buick-encore-2017-engine-fire | Engine compartment fire | ENGINE | 3 | 2019-04 → 2023-07 | 89 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2016 | encore-2016-turbo-failure | Turbocharger failure with reduced acceleration | ENGINE | 16 | 2019-06 → 2026-02 | 79 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2016 | encore-2016-oil-cooler-leak | Oil cooler pipe leak related to Recall 43210 | ENGINE | 4 | 2024-05 → 2025-04 | 79 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2016 | encore-2016-power-steering-failure | Power steering failure with steering fault warning | STEERING | 6 | 2017-11 → 2026-02 | 79 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2016 | encore-2016-airbag-nondeployment | Airbag and seat belt failure to deploy in a crash | AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS | 4 | 2018-03 → 2020-12 | 79 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2016 | encore-2016-engine-stall | Sudden engine stall or loss of power while driving | ENGINE | 12 | 2017-02 → 2026-01 | 79 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2015 | buick-encore-2015-turbocharger-failure | Turbocharger failure with P0299 code | ENGINE | 8 | 2017-10 → 2026-06 | 124 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2015 | buick-encore-2015-brake-noise-grab | Brake noise and grabbing on application | SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | 2015-06 → 2020-06 | 124 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2015 | buick-encore-2015-rollback-incline | Vehicle rollback on inclines at a stop | SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 2015-10 → 2021-05 | 124 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2015 | buick-encore-2015-display-dimming | Instrument panel and infotainment display dimming | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 8 | 2015-12 → 2020-01 | 124 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2015 | buick-encore-2015-power-steering-loss | Power steering assist loss and steering wheel lockup | STEERING | 28 | 2015-09 → 2026-06 | 124 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2015 | buick-encore-2015-airbag-warning-light | Airbag warning light and occupant detection fault | AIR BAGS | 15 | 2016-10 → 2026-05 | 124 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2015 | buick-encore-2015-oil-coolant-leak | Engine oil and coolant leaks | ENGINE | 10 | 2016-06 → 2026-07 | 124 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2014 | buick-encore-2014-turbo-failure | Turbocharger failure and underboost condition | ENGINE | 9 | 2019-01 → 2025-06 | 60 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | buick-encore-2014-catalytic-converter-p0420 | Catalytic converter failure with P0420 code | ENGINE | 6 | 2018-10 → 2025-06 | 60 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | buick-encore-2014-battery-no-start | Battery drain and no-start condition | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | 2014-05 → 2024-12 | 60 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | buick-encore-2014-brake-noise-pedal-feel | Brake noise and pedal feel issues | SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 2014-07 → 2016-08 | 60 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | buick-encore-2014-loss-of-motive-power | Loss of motive power and stalling while driving | POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | 6 | 2017-05 → 2025-06 | 60 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | buick-encore-2014-power-steering-assist-loss | Loss of power steering assist | STEERING | 2 | 2022-02 → 2024-06 | 60 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | buick-encore-2014-airbag-non-deployment | Airbag non-deployment and warning light malfunction | AIR BAGS | 5 | 2017-05 → 2022-03 | 60 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2013 | buick-encore-2013-reduced-engine-power-throttle | Reduced engine power from throttle body failure | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE | 12 | 2014-02 → 2019-05 | 52 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | buick-encore-2013-turbocharger-underboost | Turbocharger underboost and failure | ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 2016-05 → 2023-07 | 52 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | buick-encore-2013-tire-air-loss-flats | Repeated tire air loss and flats | TIRES | 3 | 2014-07 → 2016-12 | 52 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | buick-encore-2013-instrument-cluster-sunlight | Instrument cluster unreadable in sunlight | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2014-02 → 2015-03 | 52 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | buick-encore-2013-unexpected-engine-stall | Unexpected engine stall | ENGINE | 3 | 2014-05 → 2017-06 | 52 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | buick-encore-2013-airbag-sensor-non-deployment | Passenger air bag sensor and non-deployment malfunction | AIR BAGS | 5 | 2014-10 → 2017-04 | 52 | 2026-09-09 |
Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.
Cite this
Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.
Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Buick Encore [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/buick/encore
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_buick_encore_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Buick Encore},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/buick/encore}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}hub · known-issues · methodology · license · research (interpretation)