2022 Buick Encore Problems: 5 Known Issues
2022 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated November 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2022 Buick Encore has 5 documented known issues, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is Crank-no-start or extended crank from an out-of-phase exhaust camshaft reluctor (LE2) — bulletin 21-NA-268. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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NHTSA Recalls3 recalls
AIR BAGS
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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed.
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What are the most common Buick Encore problems?
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2022 Buick Encore has 5 documented issues. Documented issues include: Crank-no-start or extended crank from an out-of-phase exhaust camshaft reluctor (LE2) — bulletin 21-NA-268, Loss of power, smoke or stalling from a blocked charge-air bypass, PCV passage or iced charge air cooler — bulletins 22-NA-067 and 16-NA-405, Front or rear crankshaft oil leak or P1101 from a plugged PCV orifice (LE2) — bulletin 20-NA-047. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Buick Encore reliable?
The 2022 Buick Encore has 5 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: Crank-no-start or extended crank from an out-of-phase exhaust camshaft reluctor (LE2) — bulletin 21-NA-268. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
What is the 2016-2019, 2021-2022 Buick Encore Crank-no-start or extended crank from an out-of-phase exhaust camshaft reluctor (LE2) — bulletin 21-NA-268?
On the 1.4L LE2, the exhaust camshaft reluctor can be out of phase, causing a crank-no-start or extended crank, the check-engine light and possibly increased brake pedal effort. Codes P0014, P0017, P0365 and/or P0366 may be set. This applies to 2016–2019 and 2021–2022 Buick Encor… Severity: high.
What is the 2013-2022 Buick Encore Loss of power, smoke or stalling from a blocked charge-air bypass, PCV passage or iced charge air cooler — bulletins 22-NA-067 and 16-NA-405?
Contamination (ice, water, oil or sludge) at the charge-air bypass valve, a restricted bypass solenoid, ice in the intake manifold blocking the PCV passage, a plugged crankcase vent tube or ice in the charge air cooler can restrict air to the engine. Owners may notice loss of pow… Severity: medium.
What is the 2016-2019, 2021-2022 Buick Encore Front or rear crankshaft oil leak or P1101 from a plugged PCV orifice (LE2) — bulletin 20-NA-047?
On the 1.4L LE2, a plugged positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) orifice can raise crankcase pressure above normal, causing an oil leak at the front or rear crankshaft seal and/or the check-engine light with DTC P1101. This applies to 2016–2019 and 2021–2022 Buick Encores with the… Severity: medium.
What is the 2022 Buick Encore EVAP Purge Pump Failure (2022 Encore) - Warranty Extension?
Certain 2022 Buick Encore (and 2022-2023 Envision) models can experience evaporative-emissions purge pump failures that turn on the check engine light, set a diagnostic trouble code and can cause emissions-test failures. GM issued Special Coverage N242484740 in January 2025, exte… Severity: low.
What is the 2017-2022 Buick Encore Side blind zone alert lights the mirror when no vehicle is there — bulletin 18-NA-056?
Unwanted radar reflections can trigger false side blind zone alerts, so the side mirror indicates a vehicle is present when there is not. GM notes the reflections are usually worse on the driver side. This applies to 2017–2023 Buick Encores equipped with side blind zone alert (RP… Severity: low.
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