2019 Buick Encore Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 38%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Buick Encore, 38% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was stopping to park the car and took my foot of the brake before I put the car in park, the car surged forward over the curb, a side walk and into a rock garden, (I was parking at a nursery) I have never experienced anything like that before. I think it has something to do with the 1.4l sidi turbo engine with its start-stop technology. I think it is extremely dangerous as the engine surge was strong enough to propel the car over the curb, a side walk and into a garden. I believe that this technology will cause a lot of rear end collisions. …”
NHTSA complaint #11230819, filed 2019-07, 2,800 miles“Oct 9th - I was coming home from work on october 9th after working a 12-hour shift. It was dark. I was going south on happy valley. I pulled up to a four-way stop on happy valley and victory road. I started to pull into the intersection. A girl traveling east to west didn't stop at her stop sign. When I got in the middle of the intersection, she hit me. The speed limit was 45 MPH coming from her direction, but I do not know how fast she was traveling. She hit my car and it spun my car. I remember hitting my head 2 times on the side window and my body twice against the door. …”
NHTSA complaint #11376707, filed 2020-11, 12,700 miles“I was stopped in a drive thru taco bell and the clerk dropped my change dollars from my purchase so I reacted by opening the door to pick up the money by taking my foot off the brake without putting it in park because it was a reaction. The car's stop start feature surged the car forward pinning my legs between the car and the building. I couldn't put the car in park because my legs were pinned and the vehicle shift would not go into park. I screamed and the clerk had to take my shoes off so I could pull my legs in the car. I went directly to urgent care. My legs were severely bruised. …”
NHTSA complaint #11268006, filed 2019-10, 2,100 miles“Turbocharger failure at 14300 miles, code p0299. Entering interstate, attempting to reach speeds of 60mph, power was significantly reduced making it difficult to achieve posted interstate speed while merging with faster traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #11325031, filed 2020-05, 14,300 miles“My check engine light came on, and the behicle has been driving rougher. It jolts forward when you take your foot off the brake from a full stop, more than normal.”
NHTSA complaint #11412754, filed 2021-04, 34,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11020254May 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in…
- 11019503Apr 18, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on vehicles outside of a California Emissions State who move to and register their vehicle in a California…
- 11017263Mar 25, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011900Nov 22, 2024This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 33% |
| 2020 | 7 | 37% |
| 2019 | 33 | 38% |
| 2018 | 29 | 39% |
| 2017 | 35 | 39% |
| 2016 | 41 | 51% |
| 2015 | 29 | 23% |
| 2014 | 25 | 42% |
| 2013 | 21 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2019 Buick Encore
12 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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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