Recalls ·2020 Buick Encore FWD

2020 Buick Encore FWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Buick Encore FWD; the most frequently affected component is power train — automatic transmission. Owners filed 19 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2020 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints19
Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Power train — Automatic transmissionCampaign 20V668000 · 29 Oct 2020

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.

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 recall is N202313440.

Seats — Critical fastenersCampaign 20V537000 · 03 Sep 2020

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed.

Risk: If an occupied front seat is missing the rear attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing risk of injury to the occupant.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect seat attachments for both front seats and install attachment bolts as needed, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202304380.

What owners complain about

Share of the 19 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine7 · 37%
Power train4 · 21%
Fuel/propulsion system4 · 21%
Electrical system4 · 21%
Service brakes3 · 16%
Unknown or other3 · 16%
Vehicle speed control3 · 16%
Tires1 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

I currently own a 2020 Buick Encore since new with only 18,389 miles on it. Recently, I noticed on the Buick Encore that it lacked stopping power. Upon checking the air in the tires for winter I noticed that the rear brake rotors were severely rusted. And then I decided to further inspect the rotor surfaces. I removed…

Service brakes · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

Tire suddenly developed a large bubble after about 18,000 miles of driving from new. Tire came new from manufacturer of my 2020 Buick Encore. I didn't hot any thing with this tire that could have contributed to the bublle. I think its a manufacturing defect

Tires · Nov 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

Purchased new buick encore 2020 on 05/22/2000. Previous vehicle was honda civic. Encore never seemed to have enough power & would downshift. On 10/19/20 there was an issue action requested) detected by buick but i was not notified. Then on 10/28/2020, we were diving the vehicle when it seemed to loose power & an 18…

Power train · Oct 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owned a 2020 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle lost power steering and drove straight into a deep ditch. The contact did not recall whether a warning light illuminated. The front driver's side and passenger's side air bags…

Steering · Oct 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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