Buick
Encore
Buick Encore: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassSmall SUV
Model years (US)2013–2027
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Buick Encore – Second generation2019–2022
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2019–2022 |
| Model years | 2020–2022 |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | GM GEM platform |
| Engines | 1.0 L B10XFT Ecotec I3 (turbo petrol) 1.3 L L3T I3 (turbo petrol) |
| Transmissions | 6-speed GM 6T40 automatic (1.0T) CVT (1.3T FWD) |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm |
| Length | 4,295 mm |
| Width | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,616 mm |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
| Assembly | China: Shenyang, Liaoning |
Buick Encore – First generation2012–2022
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2012–2022 (South Korea) 2012–2019 (China) |
| Model years | 2013–2022 (North America) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | GM Gamma II |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.4 L A14NET I4 turbo 1.4 L B14XFT I4 turbo 1.6 L A16XER I4 1.8 L A18XER I4 Diesel 1.6 L B16DTN I4 turbo 1.6 L B16DTH I4 turbo 1.7 L A17DTS I4 turbo |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed GM 6T40 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,555 mm |
| Length | 4,280 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,646 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,293 kg (2WD) 1,386 kg (4WD) |
| Assembly | South Korea: Bupyeong-gu, Incheon (GM Korea) China: Yantai, Shandong (SAIC-GM) |
| Designer | Carsten Aengenheyster Marc van der Haegen (facelift) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–2026 | 1.2 L, 3 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2020–2026 | 1.3 L, 3 cyl | 9-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2020–2026 | 1.3 L, 3 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2020–2024 | 1.2 L, 3 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2013–2022 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2013–2022 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2026 | 1.2 L, 3 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 7.8–8.4 L/100 km | 7.8–9.0 L/100 km | 7.6–7.8 L/100 km |
| 2020–2026 | 1.3 L, 3 cyl · 9-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 8.4–8.7 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km |
| 2020–2026 | 1.3 L, 3 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 7.6–7.8 L/100 km | 7.8–8.1 L/100 km | 7.4–7.6 L/100 km |
| 2013–2022 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 8.4–9.4 L/100 km | 9.0–10.2 L/100 km | 7.6–8.1 L/100 km |
| 2013–2022 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 7.8–8.7 L/100 km | 8.7–9.8 L/100 km | 7.1–7.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2013–2026 |
| Powertrains | Flex-fuel, Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 1.2–1.4 L |
| Cylinders | 3, 4 |
| Transmission types | CVT, Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel), Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 51 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 680 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,662 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2013–2027 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 246 | 2016, 2017, 2019 |
| Electrical system | 88 | 2014, 2015, 2019 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 77 | 2015, 2016, 2018 |
| Airbags | 70 | 2015, 2017, 2019 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 63 | 2014, 2016, 2019 |
| Brakes | 62 | 2015, 2017, 2018 |
| Steering | 48 | 2015, 2016, 2018 |
| Speed control and cruise | 33 | 2013, 2015, 2019 |
| Seat belts | 26 | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Visibility and wipers | 18 | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2013–2022: 602 complaints, 52 with a crash and 9 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.