KnownCarProblems2019 Buick Encore Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Buick Encore, most often about the engine (45% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Encore model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2019 Buick Encore problems
Engine
39 complaints · 45%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2019 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with fuel pump and thermostat…
The contact owns a 2019 Buick Encore. The contact stated that the flex pipe was cracked, causing the contact to become ill from the fumes. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor occasionally coming from the engine. No warning light was illuminated. The contact expressed concerns about the safety of driving…
Other or unspecified
12 complaints · 14%My hood popped open while driving on highway. The car notified me while I was driving. I have dash cam and pictures. I pulled over and closed hood. This is a brand new vehicle. Aside from my main concern above, my apply car play has trouble working with the vehicle system. This happened many times in the last month.…
Oct 9th - I was coming home from work on october 9th after working a 12-hour shift. It was dark. I was going south on happy valley. I pulled up to a four-way stop on happy valley and victory road. I started to pull into the intersection. A girl traveling east to west didn't stop at her stop sign. When I got in the…
Fuel system
12 complaints · 14%My check engine light came on, and the behicle has been driving rougher. It jolts forward when you take your foot off the brake from a full stop, more than normal.
Air bags
11 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles. Parts named most often: sensor.
I am getting continuous emails saying that there has been an issue detected with my airbags. The airbag light will sporadically come on, and when someone is in the passenger seat the airbags do not always turn on.
The contact owns a 2019 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 35 MPH and following the roadway to the left, all the side air bags deployed unexpectedly. The contact stated that his daughter was not aware of any warning lights being illuminated during the failure. The…
Electrical
10 complaints · 12%I was stopped in a drive thru taco bell and the clerk dropped my change dollars from my purchase so I reacted by opening the door to pick up the money by taking my foot off the brake without putting it in park because it was a reaction. The car's stop start feature surged the car forward pinning my legs between the…
While driving down the road the vehicle turns itself off. Headlights go off and there is no control of the vehicle. Sometimes the vehicle will crank itself without touching the start button. Sometimes several times before it will remain on long enough to start driving again. It is very dangerous to drive because you…
Transmission
10 complaints · 12%The contact owns a 2019 Buick Encore. The contact stated while the vehicle was in the park with the engine running, the contact felt a bump from the vehicle and the vehicle began to slowly move forward. The contact depressed on the brake pedal very hard for the vehicle to stop. The contact stated that the failure…
The contact owns a 2019 Buick Encore. The contact stated that after the vehicle was stopped, the gear shift lever was stuck in park(p). After several attempts, the contact was able to move the gear shifter lever. The contact stated that the drive back to the residence was rough. Two or three days later, the gear shift…
Brakes
7 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: foundation components.
The contact owns a 2019 Buick Encore. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the pedal traveled to the floorboard. The contact had to pump the brake pedal a few times for it to function properly. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to stillwater motors (5900 stillwater blvd n…
The brakes lock up and the car won't shift. It's done this twice since we bought it this year. We took it to the dealer and they told US it was caused by driving "two footed". It will reset itself by turning the car off and waiting 15 minutes or so. It occurred while driving on public roads.
Speed control
7 complaints · 8%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Buick Encore recalls
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is n202313440.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Risk: If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 for this recall is 18365.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Buick Encore
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Buick Encore?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (39 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); other or unspecified (12 complaints); fuel system (12 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Buick Encore have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 29, 2020 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Buick Encore?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Encore model year since 2000, with 87 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.