2016 Buick Encore Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 16%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Buick Encore, 16% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,500 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 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.”
NHTSA complaint #11010776, filed 2017-07, 6,500 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11010773, filed 2017-07, 6,500 miles“The vehicle is new, has 250 miles, was purchased from penske Buick in cerritos, ca. Several mornings it has either failed to start, or started and promptly failed, when put in gear and the engine has shut off. The vehicle engine stopped during a turn onto a city street, causing a near collision with parked cars. I have taken the vehicle to penske cerritos, ca on 2-4-17 along with a letter detailing the safety issues and near collision.”
NHTSA complaint #10949570, filed 2017-02, 250 miles“Multiple lights came on at once and needed an intake manifold, pvc tube, valve cover, all which were repaired and the car continues to jerk forward intermittently on acceleration and deceleration.”
NHTSA complaint #11331533, filed 2020-06, 47,989 miles“Turbo exhibits exact same symptoms of 17-18 encore recall for the turbo. I frequently get the p0299 code the car becomes sluggish and hesitates to take off from a stop when this code comes on making this car dangerous to drive. This issue has almost caused multiple accidents because the car is so under powered that its hard to get the car across traffic without being hit. I have been having this issue for several years and no one has been able to tell me why the car does this.”
NHTSA complaint #11715060, filed 2026-02Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Buick Encore
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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