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2020 Buick Encore

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

8.5L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,635

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2021365 · manufacturer campaign A212335470

10 June 2021

Transport Canada lists: Encore 2020–2022 · Trailblazer 2021–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the emergency spare tire jack could break if it is not properly positioned under the vehicle. If this happens, the jack could collapse and the vehicle could fall suddenly.

Why it matters

A jack that collapses could trap or injure a person who is near or under the vehicle.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will contact owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the emergency jack. The company recommends that you should not use the original emergency jack. Instead, if you are in a situation which requires its use, they recommend that you should call the GM Roadside Assistance Centre.

14,781 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2020520 · manufacturer campaign N202313440

29 October 2020

Transport Canada lists: Enclave 2019–2020 · Encore 2020 · Lacrosse 2018–2019 · XT 6 2020 · and 6 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the start-stop accumulator in the transmission may be missing bolts. As a result, transmission fluid could leak and eventually cause the transmission to stop working. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels.

Why it matters

A transmission fluid leak onto a hot surface can create the risk of a fire. Additionally, a loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the transmission start-stop accumulator. It will be replaced if any bolts are found missing.

22,911 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2020452 · manufacturer campaign A202307260 / A202307261

24 September 2020

Transport Canada lists: Encore 2020 · CT 4 2020 · CT 5 2020 · XT 4 2020 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a sensor in the electronic brake boost system may have a bad connection. Under certain driving conditions, this could cause a loss of brake assist. If this happens, there would be a sudden increase in brake pedal force required to slow or stop the vehicle.

Why it matters

Reduced brake performance can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the electronic brake boost module.

404 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 85% of 200 2020 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
199 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2020 Buick Encore have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2020 Buick Encore. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2020 Buick Encore get?
NRCan rates the 2020 Buick Encore at 8.5 L/100 km combined, emitting 199 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2020 Buick Encore for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,635 in fuel, producing roughly 3,927 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.