The Lemon IndexAll cars · Buick Encore · 2020
2020 Buick Encore. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 33% |
| Engine | 22% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 22% |
| Tires | 22% |
| Speed control | 11% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
20V668000 Oct 2020 Power Train / Automatic Transmission
Defect. 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 r
20V537000 Sep 2020 Seats / Critical Fasteners
Defect. 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.
Manufacturer communications 656
Buick filed 656 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- This informational bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Encore SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Buick Encore SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Buick Encore GX SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Buick Encore GX SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Standard |
Engines and drivetrains 5
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 26 / 30 / 28 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 30 / 32 / 31 | Regular | $2,000 |
| 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | Auto 9-spd | AWD | 26 / 29 / 28 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S6) | FWD | 25 / 30 / 27 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S6) | AWD | 24 / 29 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2013–2022 Buick Encore, 7.7M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 5 | 321K |
| Oil changes & service | 5 | 208K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 6 | 196K |
| Cooling system | 4 | 157K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 7 | 156K |
| Brakes & ABS | 3 | 90K |
| Spark plugs & ignition coils | 3 | 82K |
| Transmission & shifter | 1 | 81K |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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