2019 BUICK ENCORE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
113
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
16
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 BUICK ENCORE
The 2019 BUICK ENCORE has received a total of 113 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE, AIR BAGS. 16 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (25 complaints), Electrical System (10 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (10 complaints).
Recalls for the 2019 BUICK ENCORE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2019 BUICK ENCORE, potentially affecting up to 194,129 vehicles.
Recall 20V668000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 194,105 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Consequence: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service...
View full details →Recall 18V774000 — AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
| 12 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Consequence: If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number...
View full details →Recall 18V774000 — AIR BAGS
| 12 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Consequence: If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 BUICK ENCORE
113 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 BUICK ENCORE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 25 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Power Train | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagssensoroccupant Classification | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Driving down the road and car became sluggish to respond/accelerate and could barely operate at slow speeds or not be able to go. Thankfully at this time I was close to home and not on the highway but was leaving on a long trip with areas of no service and isolation and temps in the -20F could be a very dangerous situation. There were no warning lights on at all. But I own a code reader and hooked it up anyways and got code P0299. Took it to a small local repair shop and will include their report as a file because I don't understand all of it but this is a known issue/defect from the manufacturer with a technical bulletin out about it with a fix for it. Was never notified of this at purchase or since. Then took to the manufacturer dealership to try and get them to fix it but they won't and want more money than the small shop. Feel misled when headquarters said yea we should cover that move it to a dealership.
The contact owns a 2019 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, with the odor of burning oil inside the cabin of the vehicle, before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the valve cover, intake manifold, and oxygen sensors were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,360
The contact owns a 2019 Buick Encore. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle with a blown turbo charger caused by low oil pressure. The contact stated that the turbo charger was previously replaced due to the same failure. The contact stated there was a recall for the for 2017-2018 Buick Encore for the same issue; however, the 2019 model year was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,500.
turbo charger and catalytic convertor both failed at 50k miles. the 2017 and 2018 buick encores have a safety recall for turbochargers but the 2019 was not included in that recall despite it having the exact same engine and turbocharger.
Turbocharger gasket failed resulting in leaking coolant and overheating of engine. Damages resulted turbocharge replacement and replacement of water outlet in $4463.43 repair bill.
Safety Rating for the 2019 BUICK ENCORE
The 2019 BUICK ENCORE received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 BUICK ENCORE
General Motors, LLC has issued 16 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 BUICK ENCORE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT5899A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary information communicates tips for the technician to locate the source of an open fuse F6DA.
21NA246 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct customer concerns of Unwanted Front Windshield Wiper Swipe, Cruise Control Wont Turn On, Steering Wheel Controls Inoperative, DTCs P155A SYM00, P1529 SYM03.
20NA047 — POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides a service procedure to correct conditions of Front or Rear Crankshaft Oil Leak, MIL Illuminated with DTC P1101 Set.
18NA056 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply aluminum butyl tap around the lower side object modules and the fascia to add in deflecting the radar away from the ground and stop triggering false alerts.
18NA171 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to repair the mechanical components and then reprogram the throttle body to prevent the conditions of a rough running engine, MIL On from happening again.
20NA047 — EQUIPMENT
This technical bulletin provides a service procedure to correct conditions of Front or Rear Crankshaft Oil Leak, MIL Illuminated with DTC P1101 Set.
20NA024 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin provides a information and diagnostic steps/tips for vehicles that are slow to heat up in cold temperatures.
19NA274 — VISIBILITY
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct a condition of wiper blades streaky, Do Not Clean and/or Noisy.
PIP5495K — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. The technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0299 or P0234 set. The technician is provided with a list of causes of misdiagnosis leading to returned Turbochargers with no trouble found. The purpose...
010601011K — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 BUICK ENCORE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUICK ENCORE
- 2014 BUICK ENCORE — 92 complaints
- 2015 BUICK ENCORE — 185 complaints
- 2016 BUICK ENCORE — 118 complaints
- 2017 BUICK ENCORE — 120 complaints
- 2018 BUICK ENCORE — 100 complaints
- 2019 BUICK ENCORE (current)
- 2020 BUICK ENCORE — 28 complaints
- 2021 BUICK ENCORE — 9 complaints
- 2022 BUICK ENCORE — 11 complaints
- 2023 BUICK ENCORE — 0 complaints
- 2024 BUICK ENCORE — 0 complaints
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