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Buying a used 2019 Buick Encore? Check these 2 recalls first

2 NHTSA recalls · 84 owner complaints on file

Two recalls: a critical transmission fluid leak risk shared across GM brands, and airbags that may not deploy on several Chevrolet and Buick models. The complaint file is the largest in this group — 84 owner reports to NHTSA covering nine crashes, one fire and nine injuries. Engine dominates at 32, with fuel or propulsion system, unknown or other, and air bags following. These are unverified owner reports rather than confirmed defects, but the engine concentration stands out against the rest of these vehicles.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Confirm the transmission fluid leak recall was completed and inspect underneath for leaks.
3. Verify the airbag non-deployment recall status and that the airbag light behaves normally.
4. Ask for full engine service records, by far the most-reported complaint area on this year.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Buick dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2019 Buick Encore

What owners have reported to NHTSA

84 complaints filed for this model year, including 9 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 9 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

• 2020
• All Encore recalls