2013 BUICK ENCORE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 BUICK ENCORE has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to recalls rather than direct complaints. Problems tend to involve safety components such as steering, seat belts, airbags, seats, ignition, and electrical systems.
There are seven recalls affecting various safety and mechanical systems. These recalls address defects that range from steering wheel attachment to seat belt function, airbag deployment, seat security, ignition key removal, and electrical wiring insulation.
Recalls- Steering wheel fastener. Recall 13V105000 affects 144 vehicles produced in December 2012 with heated steering wheels. Improperly installed fasteners might cause the steering wheel to loosen or separate, risking loss of steering control. Repair involves inspection and necessary repairs at no charge.
- Front seat belts. Recall 14V488000 impacts 48,114 vehicles from late 2012 to early 2013. The lap belt pretensioner cables may not lock properly, allowing belt extension under load and increasing injury risk. GM will replace both front lap belt pretensioners free of charge when parts become available.
- Engine block heater cord. Recall 14V417000 covers 2,990 AWD Encore vehicles and related models. Insulation on the heater cord can become damaged in cold temperatures, exposing wires and elevating electrical shock risk. Dealers will replace the cord with one rated for minus 40 degrees Celsius.
- Passenger air bag inflator. Recall 14V298000 involves 61 vehicles from April to May 2013. An improper weld may prevent airbag deployment, increasing front passenger injury risk. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag free of charge.
- Front seat security. Recall 14V446000 affects 124,007 vehicles including the 2013 Encore. Incomplete welds on seat hook brackets may allow seats to move during crashes, raising injury risk. GM will inspect welds and replace lower seat tracks as needed free of charge.
- Ignition key removal. Recall 16V502000 includes 8,367 vehicles and pertains to defective park lock levers that allow the key to be removed without the transmission in PARK. This can lead to unintended vehicle rollaway and injury risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the key cylinder lock housing if necessary.
- Electronic park lock system. The same recall 16V502000 also covers control module defects related to the park lock. Vehicles may not comply with FMVSS 114 "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." The remedy involves inspection and replacement of defective components at no cost.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety defects may want to consider their rights under state lemon laws. Consulting with a qualified attorney could provide guidance on potential remedies or claims.
2013 BUICK ENCORE Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
183683
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 BUICK ENCORE
8367 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
2013 BUICK ENCORE
124007 vehicles affected
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 an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.
Risk: A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
2013 BUICK ENCORE
61 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured April 10, 2013, to May 8, 2013, and Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured December 30, 2012, to March 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, an improper weld on the passenger side front air bag inflator may result in the air bag not deploying.
Risk: If the air bag does not to deploy in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front passenger.
2013 BUICK ENCORE
2990 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured May 10, 2011, to August 16, 2012 equipped with a Calix oil pan/block heater. In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.
Risk: Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.
2013 BUICK ENCORE
48114 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to March 1, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to May 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and passenger lap belt pretensioner cables may not lock in a retracted position, allowing the seat belts to extend when pulled upon.
Risk: If the seat belts do not remain locked in the retracted position when under load, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2013 BUICK ENCORE
144 vehicles affected
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured between December 9, 2012 and December 28, 2012, and equipped with a heated steering wheel. The steering wheel fastener may not have been properly installed. This could cause the steering wheel to come loose or separate from the steering column.
Risk: If the steering wheel separates from the steering column while driving, the ability to steer could be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.