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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.
Seats: critical fasteners
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 and remedy
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.
Owner complaints (19)
Owners filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Buick Encore (1 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 10 model years of this model, it ranks #8 for the most complaints (median 74).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 7 | |
| Electrical system | 4 | |
| Power train | 4 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | |
| Unknown or other | 3 | |
| Service brakes | 2 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Buick Encore.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2020 Buick Encore SUV FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2020 Buick Encore SUV AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2020 Buick Encore version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Encore AWD 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 24 | 29 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Encore FWD 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Encore GX AWD 1.3 L Automatic 9-spd | 26 | 29 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Encore GX FWD 1.2 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 26 | 30 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Encore GX FWD 1.3 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 30 | 32 | 31 | $2,150 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.