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Buick Encore repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 53 repairs.
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Buick Encore engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (85%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2019 Buick Encore 4dr SUV

turbocharged 153hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

49087 mi Replacement of a coolant feed to the turbo. Symptoms were a loss of coolant, which I noticed over last (very cold) weekend when there was no heat when the car was idling. When in motion, the heat was sort of lukewarm. A sloshing sound could be heard from the passenger side dash, near the heater core. Also a slight smell of coolant in the cabin. No overheating, nor change in the temp gauge, but I'm pretty sure that was only because the temp was single digit/teens.  

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2018 Buick Encore 4dr SUV

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

43000 mi Alleged slow oil leak diagnosis 

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2017 Buick Encore 4dr SUV

turbocharged 153hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

40920 mi Replaced Charged Air Cooler after engine went into limp mode while driving during extremely cold weather. Symptoms and solution were covered by GM Service Bulletin 19-NA-227 

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2015 Buick Encore 4dr SUV

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

19220 mi slight leak noted around water pump area so replace water pump Oil pan leak , which requires transfer case to be removed when oil pan is resealed 
26000 mi Turbo cooling lines leaking, replace lines. 

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2014 Buick Encore 4dr SUV

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

40000 mi 1st trip had evap canister replaced. After 15 miles, check engine light on again. Rich mixture code. Techs talked to GM service center. Now it needs new rings and pistons. Any thoughts ideas? 
54300 mi Coolant was leaking, turns out it was from the turbocharger, they replaced it under the powertrain warranty, thankfully. 
9180 mi changed gasket after the mechanic noticed a little leaking 

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2014 Buick Encore 4dr SUV

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

54670 mi Valve on intake manifold failed.  Turbo replaced also.  

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2014 Buick Encore 4dr SUV

39000 mi Car started to make a high pitch whistle while the car was on. Car had difficulty accelerating a tire lower speeds. Valve seal needed to be repaired. 

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2013 Buick Encore 4dr SUV

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

69500 mi

C $200
Emission system valve at fuel tank. 
35000 mi Tubocharger had to replaced do to a seal leaking into the water cooling system. 
89000 mi

US $700
Fuel filler neck replaced as gas fumes were smelled when car parked in garage. Leak in cooling system. 
7200 mi ignition switch 

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2013 Buick Encore 4dr SUV

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

66000 mi Clogged catalytic converter, required replacement 

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