Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Buick Encore, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2015 Buick Encore - 104 complaints in its first 8 years (124 to date)
- 2017 Buick Encore - 77 complaints in its first 8 years (89 to date)
- 2018 Buick Encore - 74 complaints in its first 8 years (74 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2014 Buick Encore - 44 complaints in its first 8 years (60 to date)
- 2013 Buick Encore - 50 complaints in its first 8 years (52 to date)
- 2016 Buick Encore - 65 complaints in its first 8 years (80 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Buick Encore | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 Buick Encore | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 Buick Encore | 19 | 19 | 2 |
| 2019 Buick Encore | 86 | 86 | 2 |
| 2018 Buick Encore | 74 | 74 | 0 |
| 2017 Buick Encore | 89 | 77 | 2 |
| 2016 Buick Encore | 80 | 65 | 2 |
| 2015 Buick Encore | 124 | 104 | 4 |
| 2014 Buick Encore | 60 | 44 | 4 |
| 2013 Buick Encore | 52 | 50 | 6 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V668000 | 2019-2020 | Power Train | 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,... |
| 20V537000 | 2020 | Seats | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. |
| 18V774000 | 2019 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. |
| 17V437000 | 2014-2017 | Seat Belts | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet... |
| 16V651000 | 2014-2017 | Seat Belts | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL,... |
| 16V502000 | 2013 | Power Train | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed... |
| 15V162000 | 2015 | Equipment | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to February 9, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Trax vehicles manufactured... |
| 15V146000 | 2015 | Steering | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured November 27, 2014, to February 24, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Trax vehicles... |
| 14V488000 | 2013 | Seat Belts | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to March 1, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac ATS vehicles... |
| 14V446000 | 2013-2014 | Seats | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet... |
| 14V417000 | 2013-2014 | Equipment | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles... |
| 14V298000 | 2013 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured April 10, 2013, to May 8, 2013, and Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured December... |
| 13V105000 | 2013 | Steering | General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured between December 9, 2012 and December 28, 2012, and equipped with a heated steering wheel. |