Is your car affected?
Check by VIN to confirm the
exact model and see every recall for it.
Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (2)
Power train: automatic transmission
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 and remedy
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.
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18365.
Owner complaints (88)
Owners filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Buick Encore (9 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 10 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 74).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 33 | |
| Unknown or other | 12 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | |
| Air bags | 11 | |
| Electrical system | 10 | |
| Power train | 10 | |
| Service brakes | 7 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Buick Encore.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2019 Buick Encore SUV FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2019 Buick Encore SUV AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2019 Buick Encore version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Encore 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 26 | 31 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Encore 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Encore AWD 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Encore AWD 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 24 | 29 | 26 | $2,600 |
Need this data in your app?
Recalls, complaints, crash ratings and fuel economy as a JSON API. Decode up to 50 VINs per call and get a daily feed of new recalls.
Explore the API →Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport
Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.