2013 Buick Encore Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2013 Buick Encore, 4% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“There are toxic fumes and an odor emanating from the interior of my 2013 Buick Encore. The upholstery seems to be the most likely source. The fumes have been causing a chronic burning sensation in our eyes, nose, throat, and which occasionally results in stomach discomfort and nausea. The fumes and odor intensify on sunny days and when taking extended trips. The issue has been reported to the GM dealer, where I purchased the car, over the past two years, however they have not taken action to resolve the issue, nor have they taken this matter seriously. …”
NHTSA complaint #10915373, filed 2016-10, 45,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Buick Encore. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v488000 (seats). However, the part needed to do the repair was unable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10648907, filed 2014-10Related recalls
- 14V446000Jul 23, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles…Covers: Buick Encore 2013–2014, Cadillac ATS 2013–2014, Chevrolet Silverado 2014–2015 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 11000158May 1, 2024This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover…
Seats: other model years
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 complaintsOther or unknown
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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