60 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict BUY 72/100
“The car only has 54700 I am orginal owner. Drivers seat does not work, Catalytic converter, GM Service Bulletin #43210. Ask if your VIN is affected or if they’ve seen similar failures in 2014 models. This car is a lemon.”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Buick Encore owner
“Coolant leak and cover gasket failure. Buick has been in the shop multiple times for coolant issues and leaks. Next step is for the shop to remove the entire front end to adequately repair. Constant issue and other complaint relay the same”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Buick Encore owner
“The contact owns a 2014 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster displayed a black screen. In addition, the low air pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the failure was not duplicated. The contact was stopped by the Police due to the taillight on the driver’s side being inoperable. The bulb was checked,”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Buick Encore owner
| Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 08/09/2016 | Air Bags:Frontal SAFETY | 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, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade E |
| 10/07/2017 | Air Bags:Frontal SAFETY | 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 Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehi |
| 02/07/2014 | Equipment:Electrical SAFETY | 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 manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; C |
| 23/07/2014 | 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 Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to |
On the federal record it scores 72/100: 60 owner complaints (5 per year on the road) and 4 recall campaigns, 3 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 25 of 66 categorised reports.
The 2014 Buick Encore scored 72/100 on the federal record.