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2013 Buick Encore

6 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Electrical system

If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 8,367 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V502000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Seat belts

If the seat belts do not remain locked in the retracted position when under load, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

In the affected vehicles, the driver and passenger lap belt pretensioner cables may not lock in a retracted position, allowing the seat belts to extend when pulled upon.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 48,114 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V488000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.

Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 124,007 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V446000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical

Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.

In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,990 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V417000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

If the air bag does not to deploy in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front passenger.

In the affected vehicles, an improper weld on the passenger side front air bag inflator may result in the air bag not deploying.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 61 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V298000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

If the steering wheel separates from the steering column while driving, the ability to steer could be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

The steering wheel fastener may not have been properly installed. This could cause the steering wheel to come loose or separate from the steering column.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 144 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V105000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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