2013 Buick Encore Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,948miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Buick Encore, 2% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,948 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.
“Was making a turn from a side street and the power steering stopped working and then the engine shut off. Was able to pull into a parking spot near the corner. The vehicle would not re-start and had to be towed to the dealership. The dealership updated steering wheel codes.”
NHTSA complaint #10671754, filed 2015-01, 16,948 milesRelated recalls
- 13V105000Mar 28, 2013General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured between December 9, 2012 and December 28, 2012, and equipped with a…Covers: Buick Encore 2013
Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Steering: 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 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Buick Encore
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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