2019 Buick Encore
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2019 Buick Encore is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 39 on record.
2019 Buick Encore at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2019 Buick Encore recalls 2
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18365.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet custo…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2019 Buick Encore common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2019 Buick Encore MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2019 Buick Encore worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2019 Buick Encore costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($19,113) with the same model 5 model-years older ($17,311), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2019 Buick Encore trims & engines on record
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2019 Buick Encore — frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Buick Encore have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2019 Buick Encore. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Buick Encore?
Based on 78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, fuel/propulsion system, suspension.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Buick Encore get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2019 Buick Encore at about 28 mpg combined (26 city / 31 highway).
How much is a 2019 Buick Encore worth?
Comparable 2019 Buick Encore listings run roughly $13,900–$22,377, typically around $19,113 (from 37 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.