Common Problems with the 2016 Buick Encore
Electrical System Issues:
“Side detection system stop working do to rear sensor bracket under rear bumper, should be under warranty but dealer will not cover. Wife is blind in one eye should have working”
“2016 BUICK ENCORE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE DASHBOARD, SIDE WARNING LIGHT WIRING UNITS AND AUTO FRONT WARNING DEVICES. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, ON A RAINY DAY, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT BLANK AND DID NOT RETURN UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON THE NEXT DAY. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. *JS”
Air Bag/ Seat Belts Problems:
“Had accident, where I was hit from the front driver side, after that impact I was struck in the rear, which totaled the car. Me and a passage was tossed around like rag dolls. The seat belt on the passage side did not hold in place causing her head to strike the windshield twice, no airbags deployed from side front back none which would of kept her and I from being tossed around, this needs to be brought to someones attention, and a recall we was looking we both have injuries, can someone please advise to why this vehicle was never recalled and checked"??" now me and my passage has a road of recovery due to the airbags and seat belts”
“Yakata recall. The airbags in my car did not deploy during an accident. The other driver ran a red light and hit me on the driver front of my car. It caused $11,884 worth of damage. When I saw the other driver was not stopping at the red light I applied my brakes but the collision happened and spun my car. My car was not on the recall list for airbags. I don't know why they did not deploy.”
“Tamara recall: The frontal airbags and seatbelt pretensioners failed to deploy during a crash to both the front and rear of my vehicle. All side airbags deployed during the crash. I was stopped behind a vehicle at a red light when a drunken driver slammed into my 2016 Buick Encore. My vehicle was propelled forward into the car in front of me. The shoulder harness of my seatbelt did not lock to restrain me and my frontal airbags did not deploy. My car had no open recalls on it. I did the 2016 recall correction but I don't remember getting notified of the second recall. My cars service has been exclusively at a Buick dealership and don't recall ever being told or receiving any documentation reflecting correction for the 2017 recall. Either way, my car had no open recalls at the time of the crash.”
Fuel/Propulsion System Problems:
“I was on the Interstate I80 in Bellevue Nebraska. While trying to accelerate, she started to slow down the check engine light came on as she was slowly losing speed exited the interstate, took it to auto repair service. Turbo charger needed to be replaced. This Buick encore had 56,726 miles.”
“I submitted a prior report. My car was in driveway and I went to start it in the morning. I had been out in evening prior. I started my car and it smelled like fuel. I had to take it in after I test drove it on way to the dealer for service (lucky I was off that day. It had a fuel leak and needed a hose replaced. To me this is a serious failure of a part with only approx. 6500 miles on it.”
“I went to start my car in the morning after it sat at night, it was in driveway (I had driven the evening prior) and it smelled of fuel when I started it. Nothing noted leaking from under the car anywhere.”
Engine Performance — Engine Stopped Working; Blown Head Gasket; Car Has Rough Idle; Engine Light Came On After Car Begin Losing Power; Hesitation When Accelerating; Intercooler Failure; Smoke And Fumes; Stalls & Cuts Off When Slowing Or Stopping; Turbo Charger Failure; Turbo/Supercharger Underboost; Under Powered At Higher Gears.
Sources: www.nhtsa.gov, carcomplaints.com
California Lemon Law and How Valero Law Can Assist
The California Lemon Law is designed to protect consumers who purchase or lease vehicles with significant, persistent defects. If your 2016 Buick Encore experiences repeated issues that substantially affect its safety, value, or use, you might be eligible for a buyback or replacement under the Lemon Law. Valero Law specializes in assisting consumers in California to navigate the complexities of the Lemon Law. We work closely with our clients to gather evidence of the recurring issues and negotiate with the manufacturer on your behalf. Our goal is to help you secure the justice you deserve while ensuring your satisfaction and peace of mind. If you suspect your Buick Encore is a lemon, don't hesitate to reach out to Valero Law for expert guidance.