2016 Buick Encore Repairs and Problem Descriptions at TrueDelta

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Buick Encore in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Jul 2017 - Aug 2021
Feb 2017 12400 mi	malfunctioning security module

Buick Encore in North Carolina, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2022
Dec 2016 13000 mi	Remote start did not initiate heated seats. Required multiple upgrades to the computer system. Info/Display screen randomly rearranged icon on home menu.

Buick Encore in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017 20278 mi	USB had to be fixed

Buick Encore in Alberta, Canada Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016 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

Buick Encore in Ontario, Canada Aug 2015 - Sep 2018
Jul 2016 24800 mi	would turn on ac and blower motor would not come on. software update.
May 2017 49751 mi C $352	left front seat will not move up or down. Replaced left front power seat switch. Rear camera picture hazey even after cleaning lens. Corrosion found in wiring, replaced rear camera
Aug 2017 59342 mi C $437	A/C not working. Removed A/C compressor and replaced with new one. Charged A/C system with .57kg of refrigerant resurface both left and right front rotors noise coming from brakes, noise was found to be in piston in caliper creaking
Aug 2018 81220 mi C $115	air conditioning issue continues to freeze and not work on long trips. General motors has a "fix" on a bulletin. According to dealer "desiccant charge in system is saturated and excess moisture is freezing up upon continuous use" . Dealer replaced condenser and did not fill system completely, as instructed by the TSB. On the next long trip the A/C again did the same issue. Have called both GM and Dealer to find a fix

Buick Encore in Ohio, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2017
Feb 2017 21000 mi US $30	screws in tire
May 2017 26000 mi	Turbo cooling lines leaking, replace lines.

Buick Encore in California, United States May 2014 - Jan 2015
May 2014 4000 mi	Suspension knocking noise near front left wheel, strut replaced
Nov 2014 8100 mi	Harsh gear switch, replaced techM

Buick Encore in Iowa, United States Nov 2017 - Dec 2017
Dec 2017 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?

Buick Encore in Virginia, United States May 2014 - Jun 2018
May 2018 46000 mi US $1400	No air conditioning. Dealer change a sensor twice, module once, and evaporator core (leaking). Poor troubleshooting on their part. No R134 should have been first item checked.

Buick Encore in Washington, United States May 2014 - Dec 2018
Oct 2016 54300 mi	Coolant was leaking, turns out it was from the turbocharger, they replaced it under the powertrain warranty, thankfully.

Buick Encore in Missouri, United States Mar 2017 - Apr 2018
May 2017 81000 mi US $533	Fuse block (under hood) replaced
Apr 2018 97000 mi US $392	Hose leakage and replacement, A/C recharge, third time in year. Second recharge and parts replacement covered by shop, this was a totally different part which failed.

Buick Encore in Ontario, Canada Oct 2014 - Sep 2017
Apr 2015 11160 mi	Dash over steering wheel making a cracking sound on slightly bumpy roads. press down on the dash would correct for a few minutes then it start again.
Jun 2017 56110 mi	Problem: Loud hum at 70 -110 KPH Fault : Replaced front Left/Right Wheel bearings and hubs. Cost covered under Boyer Warranty.

Buick Encore in Kansas, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2018
Mar 2016 26000 mi	Passenger rear window regulator replaced.
Dec 2016 35000 mi	Battery died.

Buick Encore in Quebec, Canada May 2014 - Sep 2017
Aug 2015 5880 mi	Replace the plastic over the the front left tire. It was cracked.
Nov 2016 9180 mi	changed gasket after the mechanic noticed a little leaking
Sep 2017 11780 mi	change caliper on front left wheel

Buick Encore in Ohio, United States Sep 2014 - Jan 2019
Nov 2014 5400 mi	Update software on AWD syatem.
Mar 2018 54670 mi	Valve on intake manifold failed. Turbo replaced also. Struts and stabilizer links.

Buick Encore in Saskatchewan, Canada May 2014 - Apr 2016
Oct 2014 4540 mi	2810765 - Side Object Sensor Reprogramming with SPS

Buick Encore in Missouri, United States May 2014 - Feb 2017
Jan 2015 6500 mi	Intermittent message stating that AWD was disabled. Fixed by dealer by a program update. (There was a TSB for the issue.) It was fixed during a scheduled oil change. No cost.
Aug 2015 12800 mi	Rear liftgate latch intermittent inop. power and ground tested OK. replaced latch. Warranty repair performed during routine scheduled oil change.

Buick Encore in Alabama, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017 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.

Buick Encore in Ontario, Canada Aug 2014 - May 2020
Nov 2016 69500 mi C $200	Emission system valve at fuel tank.
Nov 2017 88567 mi C $100	switched from my well worn OEM tires to my winter set and the dealer reported that the car steering was pulling - it didn't have that problem beforehand. They did an alignment and it was still pulling. After doing some research they came up with a bulletin 15-NA-015 recommending to "Clear Active Pull Compensation Limits From Power Steering Control Module"
Jun 2018 101680 mi C $90	Wipers jamming, dealer claimed it was due to pine sap - see later repair.
Jul 2018 102300 mi C $600	Wiper transport mechanism was jamming. Replaced the mechanism and, since the system was disassembled, the motor.
Nov 2019 108500 mi C $152	No longer charging

Buick Encore in New York, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2014 7200 mi	ignition switch

Buick Encore in South Carolina, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017 39000 mi US $250	Sunroof glass shattered upon impact at 70 mph with a rock kicked up by a panel truck. Easily replaced with used glass from Chevy Trax, just four screws and careful alignment.

Buick Encore in North Carolina, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022 89000 mi US $700	Fuel filler neck replaced as gas fumes were smelled when car parked in garage. Leak in cooling system.

Buick Encore in Oregon, United States May 2014 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016 35000 mi	Tubocharger had to replaced do to a seal leaking into the water cooling system.

Buick Encore in Pennsylvania, United States May 2017 - Jul 2019
Aug 2017 13000 mi US $170	Replaced

Buick Encore in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2014 - Oct 2020
Aug 2017 66000 mi	Clogged catalytic converter, required replacement

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