Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 2016 Buick Encore

Two problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe 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 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2021

Buzzing heard when I pressed on accelerating pedal. Heard a pop, then it would not accelerate and smoked out tail pipe. Engine light and oil lights both turned on. Vehicle was in motion when it occurred . I parked shortly after incident and had car towed to firestone next morning. Jeff said engine blew and recommended dealer powertrain warranty to fix. Turbo blew which blew engine.

2 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 06/24/2020

Multiple lights came on at once and needed an intake manifold, pvc tube, valve cover, all which were repaired and the car continues to jerk forward intermittently on acceleration and deceleration.


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