2019 Buick Encore Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Encore years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Buick Encore. That ranks 3rd out of 10 Encore model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (33 complaints, 38%), typically at around 13,500 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 87owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Buick Encore problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 33 | 38% | 13,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 14% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 12 | 14% | 4,100 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 11 | 13% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 11% | 2,100 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 11% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 8% | 5,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 8% | 3,200 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 7% | 65,750 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 6% | 45,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 5% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 2% | 45,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | 3,200 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Buick Encore recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: 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.
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.
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Problem: 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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Front driver and passanger tire hubs made a warble sound. Took to a good year auto shop for inspection and the driver tire disconnected from the hub. Was informed this is NOT a normal wear and tear issue given the year and mileage of the vehicle, and to report it immediately. There were no warning…
Car erupted into flames while I was driving on expressway fire started in engine bay I have police report
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…
Loss of acceleration due to cracked turbo boost. I guess you need a special 2019 vin # to be included in a recall. Recall for 2017 2018 and a select few 2019 very disappointed with this big repair job that is a known problem. I'm done with Buick.
Turbo boost failed. shows recalls for this issue on 2018 and 2019 Buick Encores, but GMC states mine is not covered.
Other Buick Encore years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Encore | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 Encore | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 Encore | 19 | 2 |
| 2019 | 87 | 2 |
| 2018 Encore | 74 | 0 |
| 2017 Encore | 89 | 2 |
| 2016 Encore | 80 | 2 |
| 2015 Encore | 124 | 4 |
| 2014 Encore | 60 | 4 |
| 2013 Encore | 52 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Buick Encore?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 33 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Buick Encore?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Buick Encore a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Encore model years, the 2019 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.