Before buying a used 2019 Buick Encore, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
2019 Buick Encore SUV AWD
2019 Buick Encore SUV FWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
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86 complaints filed with NHTSA (9 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encore — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo, SIDI | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 7.6 L/100 km (31 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) |
| Encore — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) |
| Encore AWD — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo, SIDI | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) |
| Encore AWD — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
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.
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 for this recall is 18365.
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.
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 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…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.