The only issue I have had with it would be the backup camera being a little faulty sometimes. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. As I am thinking that $30,000.00 seemed like a great deal until i calculated what i still owe on the vehicle which is $18,000.00 plus; therefore, leaving me with about $10,000.00 to add towards a new car. Three years complaining about a defective vehicle all stressed out, and the worst part i still have to pay for it; now i feel like i am being conned into a deal like it is in my favor. 2014 Buick Encore Premium The Buick encore is a great vehicle that you can load up to go adventuring, but also have a smooth ride around town. but cannot find out exactly what; I was offered some deal that is suitable for GM not myself. The cheapest battery i know last more than three years. I asked him what are the other options, and he stated that he would have to meet with some other people and at this time there was no other option. New car, driven 5 times a week, taken in for service like clock work. Home › Forum › Buick › 2014 Buick Encore Radio/Nav screen goes black/reboots. That second battery lasted one year and six months, then died. Great Car for the Price. During that period I had 4400 miles on my vehicle. Purchased the car two months ago and I'm the 3rd owner of this car. My radio screen goes black while I have the navigation running and reboots back to the main screen kicking off any navigation I had running. Seem to fix the problem, but at 11,000 had problems with the radio. We would love for you to enjoy our content, we've worked hard on providing it. 10-27 Technical Data ....12-1 Wheels and Tires ... 10-35 Vehicle Identification . I have a serious problem, since our government supplied your corporation with finances to work with consumers; and then we purchase your product, and cannot get sufficient or adequate help when your products are not operating properly. After 3 time no start in summer time, I m scared about winter. He told me that they would let me trade the car in at a manufactured price which would be $30,000.00. Alternators don’t always go bad in the exact same way. Tl-the contact owns a 2014 Buick Encore. Buick LeSabre problems (33) The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed but the failure cause could not be found. I took the car back to Jim Hudson Buick, where they replaced the battery again, and gave me the same diagnosis; the battery had a dead cell; this time I had 42,623 miles They replaced the battery again, and this time it only lasted two weeks. I do not believe that! Popular Models: 2016, 2017, 2018. I took the car back to Jim Hudson Buick, where they replaced the battery again, and gave me the same diagnosis; the battery had a dead cell; this time I had 42,623 miles They replaced the battery again, and this time it only lasted two weeks. Not happening…it could be 45 minutes down the road or 15 minutes down the road. Popular Models: 2005, 2006, 2007. It had less than 22,000 mile on it. Engine light stayed out. Five month old replacement battery dead without warning. I believe my Buick Encore, has an underlying ELECTRICAL problem; I BELIEVE GM CORPORATION IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM; I AM SURE MY BUICK 2014 IS NOT THE ONLY VEHICLE SUFFERING FROM THIS PROBLEM; AND I BELIEVE GM CORPORATION IS TRYING TO COVER IT UP! This information may be used by NHTSA during the investigation process. buick encore 2014 Complaints ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. I loved this car, until I realized that it was far from reliable. At less than 5,000 miles I started having problems with the battery going dead. So my recommendation is — if you can — shoot a video on your phone the next time this happens. I drove the car for two months, and the battery went dead. I am posting this twice as two separate complaints. This topic contains 1 reply, has 2 voices, and was last updated by Alex Luft 4 years, 6 months ago. I told him I did not really trust GM because I got a defective Buick; however, I did like the Acadia when i was driving it while my car was in the shop. No interior lights came on and the electric lock/unlock wasn't even able to function. I believe my Buick Encore, has an underlying ELECTRICAL problem; I BELIEVE GM CORPORATION IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM; I AM SURE MY BUICK 2014 IS NOT THE ONLY VEHICLE SUFFERING FROM THIS PROBLEM; AND I BELIEVE GM CORPORATION IS TRYING TO COVER IT UP! the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ignition key failed to turn which caused the vehicle to not be able to start. The cheapest battery i know last more than three years. I'm done replacing batteries. Link must be about this specific problem or it will be deleted — it must be free & helpful, like a video or web page or forum thread about this exact problem. Update from Dec 23, 2017: Charged battery. While there are a variety of reasons your Buick Encore needs a radio code, the most common 1 is loss of power to the radio. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME: At this time my car is a year and eight old; I became concerned because my car is not two years old, and I know it should not be on its forth battery, no matter how many miles I have on it. We know, advertisements are annoying and slow down the internet. He told me I could not go to any dealership except for GM, and I only could use the trade on a brand new car. It is my wife's car and she has apprehension every time she goes to start the car. I had the battery & alternator checked each time & they were fine. So frustrating to say the least. My name is Rhonda Griffith, I have be having this ongoing issue with GM for 3 years and I am stressed out! This has happened 3 times since I bought it. © COPYRIGHT 2021 POWERED BY LSX V8 ENGINES, LOVE & REVERENCE. I am sending this email because, i feel like i have been and still is getting railroaded by GM. This has been a continuing problem since first leasing this car in April of 2014, It has low milage and each time the battery goes dead we are told should drive it more. The last time tv not work and music not stop. Same as previous customers. I am a decades Buick owner but this situation has damped my loyalty. Chevrolet/buick: during cold ambient temperatures, vehicle is very had to steer and when turning there would be squeaking and/or squealing noises heard. Battery changed several times.-- Last occurrence Feb 2017 car had been driven previous week for a couple of hours. Car problem(s) with the 2014 BUICK ENCORE. Sometimes however, I'd have to go through that process a couple of times before the chime would stop. My car battery died less than 18 months after I bought the car brand new. The Buick's overall length is comparable to a Volkswagen Beetle. The worst complaints are accessories - interior, electrical, and engine problems. This information may be used by NHTSA during the investigation process. Ask your dealer if a video of this happening will suffice. Buick LaCrosse problems (13) View all. To pile insult onto injury, this model year was also named the worst by Car Complaints due to how severe its problems were and the low mileage at which they occurred. I need to put in my new car a charger. Now I feel like I am being screwed twice. I will continue to sending to various entities UNTIL YOU ALL AT GM DO THE RIGHT THING CONCERNING THIS ISSUE! First your corporation did not believe me, and now you want to give me this offer that does not work for me because at this time my car has 70,000 plus miles. Average failure mileage is 12,100 miles. I drove the car for two months, and the battery went dead. My 80 year old ticker is more than half shot, but it appears to be more reliable than the Encore electrical system. At no time did he tell me I had to use the trade on a new car, or that I could not go to any other dealership. 2014 Buick Encore TSBs 676 Encore Technical Service Bulletins. Next time I'm not jumping it but having it towed in. The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem. There are 56 complaints filed for the 2014 BUICK ENCLAVE. I told him I needed a few days to think about it. We use cookies to analyze & improve your experience, & to personalize content and ads. Maria G., TX (2014 Buick Encore None 1.4-L 4 Cyl turbo) "The turbocharger waste gate fell off and had to be replaced. Then, it failed to start. I'm trying to figure out how long a 2014 Buick Encore Convenience AWD will last? When i arrived at the dealership, Kevin to me to a sales person who stated he would get me into a new car, and i told him i did not want a new car, but i would look at a used one. by Sunny from Sacramento on Mon Sep 01 2014 I got the 2014 Buick Encore AWD and 900 miles down and can definitely say its a treat to drive. Now another brain has to be replaced. 2014 Buick Encore Owner Manual Electrical System ... . They said I might have to ‘leave the car for them to drive around to try to duplicate the issue’. 2014 buick encore radio and back up camera stopped working, why - Buick 2014 Encore question. I purchased a Buick Encore in May 2014, from Jim Hudson Buick in Columbia SC. Search Fixya. Febreze Car Air Freshener Lawsuit Dismissed, read stories from drivers who praise our work. There were times that the door chime would not shut off until I started the car, pulled forward or backed up a bit & then killed the car. I purchased this car new in Sept. 2014. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. Front ¾ vehicle photos © 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. This is the first GM product I have owned that has had these issues. I do not believe that! On the third episode, I charged it up and drove it to the shop to replace the battery thinking there must be something wrong with the battery itself since it was dying after just 1-2 days of sitting. This is not the first purchase of a brand new car; I have owned brand New off the lot Nissans (Altima and Murano), I have drove each of those cars to 70,000 plus miles and never changed the battery. Unsubscribe any time. Buick Encore owners have reported 2 problems related to gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (under the engine and engine cooling category). I wasn't too surprised since I hadn't been driving it as much and it had been sitting for a while so I had it jumped and that lasted 4-6 weeks before the battery died again. Replaced the battery assuming it's possible a fairly new battery could be faulty. The 2014 Buick Encore has 89 problems & defects reported by Encore owners. I have a serious problem, since our government supplied your corporation with finances to work with consumers; and then we purchase your product, and cannot get sufficient or adequate help when your products are not operating properly. All I have asked from the very beginning is that Jim Hudson send my car to more specialized mechanics, so they can dig deeper into the situation, and figure out what is causing my care to burn out batteries. During that period I had 4400 miles on my vehicle. California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. This morning I called triple A. Nothing left on, nothing plugged in, so dead there is no dome light, no clicks, DEAD. That second battery lasted one year and six months, then died. I have to go back to the dealership AGAIN so they can see what can be done next. I am not leaving my car for some stranger to drive around for days/hours to see if it goes black on them. I had started working from home about 2 months before the battery died, so I was driving the car less frequently; I had also gone on a 10 day vacation and when I got back the car wouldn't start. Buick Encore Infotainment System (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 6014821) - 2014 - CRC - 10/21/13 6 Infotainment System Radio with Navigation Please whitelist our site in your adblocker, refresh the page, and enjoy! A bad alternator can leave your Buick Encore without power and unable to move. With these new cars & all of this electronic stuff they have, you have to drive them to keep it all charged up.". For more information on how we collect and use this information, please review our Privacy Policy. tl* the contact owns a 2014 buick encore. After calling road side assistance to be jumped again, I traded this sucker off. I purchased a Buick Encore in May 2014, from Jim Hudson Buick in Columbia SC. Took it to the dealer and they said one of the brains had to be replaced. Each time the service department hooked it to the computer, they could never find an error code. I told him i would go back to Williamson or Williams Buick to look at the car, and he told me to talk to Kevin. - Fontaine J., The tech can't find a reason, blaming it on bad batteries. I'm not abusing my AAA anymore, next time GM can flip the bill. Not many games left at my age. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. Update from Jul 28, 2017: My car went to the dealership for two days. NO FORUM HOMEPAGES. We’ll cover the symptoms of when an alternator goes bad, and how to diagnose a bad one (which is really pretty easy). My dad brought over a battery charger so we charged it up and that held for another few weeks. I really like the IntelliLink infotainment system. Engine light works now that it won't start. I was having things go on, like the flashes going on when I would put the turn signal on. Jim Hudson nor GM, feels as though they should honor my request. Dead battery for no reason. What are common reasons my Buick Encore needs a radio code? This deal is not in my favor, i end up paying the defective vehicle off, and accruing more debt. This database includes information received by NHTSA from consumers either directly or as recorded by the Vehicle Safety Hotline. Buick Encore problems (0) View all. I was told i had to use the trade on a new car only. Since the car is being leased we will be rid of the problem in a few months. When I get this vehicle to the dealer I will report the "fix". I am not happy, and this whole ordeal has stressed me out tremendously. It caused reduced performance, but no other problems. So, tell me who is coming out on top, surely not me. I received a call from Steve Schmidt today regarding an option for me with the car. 5 out of 5 stars. I have zero confidence the Encore will start in the morning, or at any time for that matter. Both alternator and battery have checked out fine. We had our 2014 Buick Encore 8 months and it ran great until it sat idle for 10 days. We leave town for 5 or more days and the car is DOA in the garage. The 2014 Buick Encore had 85 owner complaints, the most of all model years. I have owned a used Mercury Mariner, I put over 40,000 miles on that and never changed the battery; so when Dayshia one of GM workers told me that GM stated they will do nothing for me because my car has 42,000 miles, I was appalled. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Buick Encore based on all problems reported for the Encore. Below is a list of complaints & problems filed against the 2014 BUICK ENCLAVE.These problems includes information received by NHTSA from consumers either directly or as recorded by the Vehicle Safety Hotline. I want to get to the bottom of this problem, and I AM TIRED OF BEING PUSHED AROUND, AND IGNORED LIKE MY PROBLEM DOES NOT MATTER. A dead battery and engine light on a 3 1/2 year old car is an unpleasant surprise for an old pensioner who missed his golf tee time. NOTHING like going out starting your car on even on your days off so it will start the following day. Help & support Encore Car and Truck owners by providing helpful answers, troubleshooting tips & repair advice. I was told they could not find anything wrong. Something is draining the battery of this car. Fast forward a year with no problems on the new battery; I go out of town for 5 days, come home and try to start the car and when I turn the ignition the only thing that happens is the windshield wipers start moving very, very slowly. So far so good. This problem may be covered under warranty. I am so pissed. I got the the suv back in May and the bluetooth worked fine, but now it isn't working. I probably have to get a foreign car now. The door chime would come on when the key was not in the ignition, among other weird things. Why would I make this up. are trademarks of Autobeef LLC, All rights reserved. Electrical System Problem on the 2014 BUICK ENCORE. That was in July of this year. This is not the first purchase of a brand new car; I have owned brand New off the lot Nissans (Altima and Murano), I have drove each of those cars to 70,000 plus miles and never changed the battery. Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the. You could also try resetting the system from the Settings menu… this might help, but I don’t think it will ultimately resolve the underlying problem is the issue is, in fact, caused by hardware. 100% The failure recurred intermittently. Fuse box diagram (location and assignment of electrical fuses and relays) for Buick Encore (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020) Although it is a 4-cylinder engine, the turbo give it that get up and go. We charged the battery and took the vehicle to the dealership who reported nothing wrong. Home › Forum › Buick › 2014 Buick Encore Radio/Nav screen goes black/reboots This topic contains 1 reply, has 2 voices, and wa CarComplaints.com ® is an online automotive complaint resource that uses graphs to show automotive defect patterns, based on complaint data submitted by visitors to the site. I went to Jim Hudson expressing my concerns, and I called GM corporation. There goes my brand loyalty. 2014 Buick Encore Radio/Nav screen goes black/reboots, Need help with identification of this vehicle. I have 2014 Encore with 23K miles on it; this should NOT be happening. They advised if it happened again to have the vehicle towed in. This car has electrical issues for sure! We don't sell/share your email. I was in West Palm Beach Florida at the time; and took the vehicle to Schumacher Buick, where I was told the battery had a dead cell. My bluetooth stopped working on my iphone 5s in my 2014 Buick Encore. Unanswered 2014 Buick Encore questions & open problems. At this time my car is a year and eight old; I became concerned because my car is not two years old, and I know it should not be on its forth battery, no matter how many miles I have on it. Front ¾ vehicle photos © 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. If you have a for-profit service, contact us. I was in West Palm Beach Florida at the time; and took the vehicle to Schumacher Buick, where I was told the battery had a dead cell. Popular Models: 2013, 2014, 2015. I went to Jim Hudson expressing my concerns, and I called GM corporation. Page 3: Using This Manual à l'adresse Keep this manual in the vehicle for this manual including, but not limited savant: quick reference. I have owned a used Mercury Mariner, I put over 40,000 miles on that and never changed the battery; so when Dayshia one of GM workers told me that GM stated they will do nothing for me because my car has 42,000 miles, I was appalled. Seem to fix the problem, but at 11,000 had problems with the radio. Good luck if you own a 2014 Encore! If your car sits longer than a day, your battery is dead. Renting a 2014 Buick Lacrosse for the week for business travel. (Thanks to never knowing when it was never going to start!) And since that’s the case, they do need to “see” the problem before fixing it. Contrecoeur, QC, Canada. GM unable to find out why i have gone through 3 batteries in 2000 miles. Now that your technician discovered there is something draining the battery. Recommendation was a battery tender. Merry Christmas Buick owners. I was told "We can tell by your mileage that you just don't drive it enough. I have heard of this before and it’s most likely a hardware issue, which will require your dealer to replace the IntelliLink system in your Encore. The battery was dead. the vehicle was taken to a dealer however it was not diagnosed. Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC … Example: "Bad Brakes", "Toyota Recall", etc. I'm thinking about buying one but it has a little over 100k miles on it. Technical Service Bulletins, or TSBs for short, are notifications made directly by Buick to help automotive technicians diagnose and repair commonly reported Encore problems. After AAA came out and jumped me. Ask your Buick dealer. Something is fishy with the electrical system. 2014 Buick Encore recalls from the NHTSA. Now, I understand that it can suck to leave your car with them and drive to duplicate the problem. I charged up the battery and it's running again now, but this battery has only been in use for 14 months. BUYER BEWARE. Average Life of 2014 Buick Encore 9 Answers. The dealership has replaced the battery twice. All I have asked from the very beginning is that Jim Hudson send my car to more specialized mechanics, so they can dig deeper into the situation, and figure out what is causing my care to burn out batteries. Really don't know what to do . Jim Hudson nor GM, feels as though they should honor my request. I find this unacceptable- If it is necessary for proper operation of the vehicle it should be provided. From that date until September 2016, I had to call Roadside assistance 5 or 6 times to come jump start me because the battery was dead. My car is in the shop as I type this. Unfortunately, this is how we pay the bills and our authors. The most recently reported issues are listed below. model 2013-15 encore, 2014 … The Encore is a luxurious subcompact SUV that's a full size smaller than "small" SUVs like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. I see a lot of other people having the same and/or similar issues. So what she was telling me, that your Buick Encore batteries only last for 4,000 plus miles, or 36,000 miles. I am writing this to inform others. "CarComplaints.com" ®, "Autobeef", "What's Wrong With YOUR Car?" the failure occurred on two ocassions. Afterwards, i called Steve back, and told him what transpired. If you continue to use this site, you consent to this use of cookies. It appears that something is draining the battery. It was happening about 3 times in a month, I took to dealer they said they did a ‘radio update’ but now its almost every day. Buick Envision problems (0) View all. So what she was telling me, that your Buick Encore batteries only last for 4,000 plus miles, or 36,000 miles. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 70 mph, the blind spot detector failed to operate. something is draining it and they are clueless. The 2014 Buick Encore has 13 problems reported for battery dead. I want to get to the bottom of this problem, and I AM TIRED OF BEING PUSHED AROUND, AND IGNORED LIKE MY PROBLEM DOES NOT MATTER. Two times my son has jumped me. I fear there might be other electrical problems. During cold ambient temperatures, vehicle component, and enjoy however it was diagnosed but the failure cause could find! It 's possible a fairly new battery could be 45 minutes down the internet slow down the road 15. Goes black on them, read stories from drivers who praise our work so... To never knowing when it was far from reliable if it goes black on them it would be squeaking squealing! 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