2013 Buick Encore Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 Buick Encore, 4% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,950 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I wanted to register a concern about my 2013 Buick Encore. Two days ago, while on the highway, my sunroof literally exploded. The glass shards didn't injure me, but I felt helpless while on the expressway. There was nothing indicating concerns or issues with the sun roof, I am fortunate to escape harm, but wanted GM to be aware of this danger. We have been lifelong general motors customers for over nearly 50 years, and felt the need to bring this to your attention.”
NHTSA complaint #11206613, filed 2019-05, 59,000 miles“Exhaust smell in car especially when air recycle button on. Smell is worse at stops and after car is returned to garage. Have complained to GM Buick for three years. No cause found.”
NHTSA complaint #10954775, filed 2017-02, 900 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 50% |
| 2021 | 1 | 11% |
| 2020 | 3 | 16% |
| 2019 | 12 | 14% |
| 2018 | 10 | 14% |
| 2017 | 13 | 14% |
| 2016 | 8 | 10% |
| 2015 | 16 | 13% |
| 2014 | 6 | 10% |
| 2013 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2013 Buick Encore
21 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Buick Encore
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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