general problems of the 2016 Buick Encore

Four problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2016 Buick Encore. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Buick Encore based on all problems reported for the 2016 Encore.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/26/2020

Had accident, where I was hit from the front driver side, after that impact I was struck in the rear, which totaled the car. Me and a passage was tossed around like rag dolls. The seat belt on the passage side did not hold in place causing her head to strike the windshield twice, no airbags deployed from side front back none which would of kept her and I from being tossed around, this needs to be brought to someones attention, and a recall we was looking we both have injuries, can someone please advise to why this vehicle was never recalled and checked???? now me and my passage has a road of recovery due to the airbags and seat belts.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2020

The airbags is displaying off despite who is sitting on it. It's been going on for about a year since start of covid and it isn't turning on. Also, the backup camera is not working properly and suddenly displaying very dark and not showing up properly.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/04/2019

I was sitting at a red light on a city street when a car going over 60 mph hit the car behind me that was waiting for the same light, with such force it took out my drivers side rear end and was then pushed onto the medium and into oncoming traffic. The 2nd impact to my vehicle was the speeding car who then hit me and embedded itself into my rear end. At this time was the 3rd impact when I was pushed into the car in front of me waiting for the same light. The 4th impact is when I hit the car in lane to the right of me causing little damage to my car and theirs. Being hit on every corner and rear, my car was a total loss and yet none of the airbags deployed.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/09/2016

The vehicle was driving down a city street at approximately 35 - 40 mph. There was a glancing side impact to the drivers door, and all airbag curtains deployed. Causing bruising, burns, sprain, and a concussion. The impact to the vehicle was minimal. The airbag module had been flashed already. The new modules are on back-order and may be several months/indefinite before it can be repaired.


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