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Buick Encore

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

578

Active records

Recalls

13

Active records

TSBs

2,338

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

1

Injuries

75

Crashes

52

Fires

7

Top reported issues — Buick Encore

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Reporting mechanism

228

Operating state

220

Performance issue

140

Engine behavior

114

Condition issue

99

Safety restraint issue

89

Driver assistance issue

58

Noise

51

Thermal issue

49

Braking behavior

47

Steering behavior

47

Safety restraint behavior

44

Vibration/harshness

41

Fluid issue

40

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

39

Electrical issue

26

Starting behavior

22

Infotainment behavior

21

Lighting behavior

16

Powering on/off behavior

14

Smell

14

HVAC behavior

13

Wiper/washer behavior

11

Access/entry issue

10

Recent change

6

Communication/network issue

3

Ride/handling behavior

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2021 BUICK ENCORE

Filed May 27, 2026


Intermittent Service Brake Assist Light with very hard brake pedal and almost no breaks backing up. Have had it to several shops who said it was a turbo booster issue so scheduled service with Patriot GMC Boyertown Pa. Also intermittently has little to no power causing driving hazard suddenly especially uphill. Seems to mostly happen during rainy days.

2017 BUICK ENCORE

Filed May 22, 2026


Formal Consumer Complaint Statement — GM / Crivelli Buick I am filing a formal consumer complaint against Crivelli Chevrolet Buick GMC and General Motors/Buick regarding what I believe was discriminatory and unfair treatment in connection with a warranty-covered vehicle repair. The customer is [XXX] , owner of a 2017 Buick Encore. The vehicle was serviced by Crivelli Chevrolet Buick GMC in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania, on or about May 20, 2026, for a turbocharger failure covered under GM…

2017 BUICK ENCORE

Filed May 17, 2026


Will vehicle was parked in my driveway there was a loud like explosion. It just exploded. My passenger size of my vehicle is totalled. I do have a video of the car blowing up. I am so happy that it was late in the early mornings. I have grandkids that play here and one of them could have got hurt or killed.

2015 BUICK ENCORE

Filed May 11, 2026


The seatbelt systems light has come on in my 2015 Buick Encore.

2019 BUICK ENCORE

Filed May 8, 2026


Car has airbag light on. The car keeps leaking which then caused damage to my spark plugs and coil pack. It then led to the O2 sensors being burned. It has been at the dealership multiple times within a 3-week time frame. The low fuel light comes on when it is on a full tank, then it begins to hesitate and the car lunges forward when at a complete stop. Tires act like they cannot keep traction when all 4 tires are brand new and front rotors and brakes have been replaced. Yes, all my concerns…

2019 BUICK ENCORE

Filed May 4, 2026


My check engine light continues to turn on and the code is related to the wastegate actuator/turbo charger. My car is running rough and doesn't accelerate properly. It sometimes rocks back and forth when I try to accelerate. Which is a KNOWN PROBLEM WITH BUICK. GMC REFUSES TO RECALL THIS WELL DOCUMENTED ISSUE. And naturally, it becomes an issue after the warranty expires. Mileage: 67,067

2018 BUICK ENCORE

Filed Apr 29, 2026


I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding a repeated dangerous defect in my 2018 Buick Encore. The vehicle intermittently locks up while driving without warning. When this happens: brakes become unresponsive or lock steering becomes difficult or locks gas pedal does not respond dashboard warning lights activate vehicle systems malfunction vehicle may not shut off normally This defect has occurred multiple times and creates a serious crash risk. The vehicle has now undergone three…

2020 BUICK ENCORE

Filed Apr 28, 2026


I took my 2020 Buick Encore to an independent auto repair shop to have a brake inspection after I had contacted GM multiple times about the loss of acceleration, check engine light and stabilitrak light would come on with brake pedal stiffness and then almost needing to push it to the floor to stop. When I took it to the independent auto repair shop for the brake inspection they informed me of a PO161 code recall so I contacted my local recall service center, only to get a phone call from one…

2019 BUICK ENCORE

Filed Apr 20, 2026


3 leaks in oil cooler. When mech got in to do the repairs, they noticed the turbo was cracked. Replaced it with new turbo which also failed. After the second new turbo was installed the car ran fine for about a day and now the turbo continuously stalls while driving it.

2019 BUICK ENCORE

Filed Apr 3, 2026


Car sputtered and slowed on expressway, turbo failed. Recalls issued 2016 and 2017, then reissued 2020 to 2023, same turbo, 2019 was exempted

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.