Structure Problems of Buick Encore

Buick Encore owners have reported 1 problem related to structure (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Buick Encore based on all problems reported for the Encore.

1 Structure problem of the 2013 Buick Encore

Failure Date: 09/13/2013

Driver of 2013 Buick Encore was traveling at approximately 35-40 mph when struck at perpendicular angle on passengers side. Control of the car was lost. The Encore tipped, landing on the driver's side. Side curtain airbags deployed. The driver was conscious, but smelled fumes. An asthmatic, the driver sensed an oncoming attack and began screaming to be pulled from the vehicle. A heroic bystander climbed onto the vehicle, was able to open the passenger side door toward the sky, and pulled her from the vehicle before paramedics arrived. Amazingly, the driver walked away from the vehicle unharmed. According to reports, tipping under these conditions is rare. The 2013 Buick Encore must be examined for a propensity to tip.

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Other Common Structure related problems of Buick Encore

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
8
Structure problems
1


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