Buick Encore — Airbag
High risk
Sep 9, 2016
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles, the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), which controls airbag and pretensioner deployment, contains a software defect which may prevent the deployment of fron
Also affects: Buick Lacrosse, Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade Esv, Chevrolet Corvette, Chevrolet Silverado
Buick Encore — Steering
High risk
Mar 12, 2015
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, the steering column assembly housing may come into contact with the power steering printed circuit board. This contact could eventually cause enough wear on th
Also affects: Chevrolet Trax
Buick Encore — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Aug 11, 2014
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles, the front outboard driver and passenger seatbelt pretensioners may not function as designed in the event of a crash. The pretensioners could retract upon deplo
Also affects: Cadillac Ats, Chevrolet Trax
Buick Encore — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jul 29, 2014
Model years: 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, the hook bracket assembly for either front seat may have been manufactured with an incomplete weld. If the weld is incomplete and the assembly is exposed to a
Also affects: Cadillac Ats, Cadillac Cts, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Trax, Gmc Sierra
Buick Encore — Accessories
High risk
Jul 3, 2014
Model years: 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, insulation on the engine block heater power cord may become damaged if the cord is handled during very cold days (temperatures below -25C). This could create a
Also affects: Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Sonic, Chevrolet Trax
Buick Encore — Airbag
High risk
Jun 6, 2014
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles, welds on the passenger airbag end caps could separate from the airbag inflator. If this occurs, the airbag may not deploy properly. Failure of the passenger ai
Also affects: Chevrolet Spark