Two problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 2014 Buick Encore. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Buick Encore based on all problems reported for the 2014 Encore.
Tl the contact owns a 2014 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving 5 mph, the vehicle hesitated with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive to her destination. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer bohn Buick GMC located at 3815 lapalco blvd, harvey, la 70058, (504) 347-4070, where the vehicle was diagnosed with needing the purge valve, intake manifold, valve cover with pvc system and hose to be replaced and the pcm-r to be updated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the repairs were completed. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,100.
Tl- the contact owns a 2014 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the engine rpms had randomly increase and the engine had surged. The vehicle would hesitate to accelerate and the check engine light had displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer courtesy Buick(1857 edwards lake rd, birmingham al. ) who replaced a cracked valve cover seal. ( 2017) but the failure eventually reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer howard bentley(4321 us hwy 43, albertville al) who replaced the intake manifold seal but the failure eventually reoccurred and the cracked valve seal was recently replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. Jft.