3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,333 miles

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problem #3

Apr 252020

Encore

  • 61,000 miles
Since I bought this car in 04/2018 I had many problems problems as the engine sensor had to be replaced, headlights going out when I was driving, they could not reproduce the problem at the dealership, now the back wheel driver module is bad, it will need to be replaced, and finally I almost could not drive in the highway on 04/25/2020, I was very afraid that I was going to be in an accident when the power steering wheel locked, ABS, brake lights and traction light were all on in the panel and so a warning signal.the vehicle was in motion.I was in rt 206 in NJ, after chester.025/2020. I had to stop by a market.the car was taken to a shop in newton and it will be towed to mcguire delearship in newto for repair. I am very scared of driving this car and I need a safe car to go to work everyday!!!

- Milford, PA, USA

problem #2

Jul 222019

Encore

  • 48,000 miles
8/14-car was lacking power, service manager was able to duplicate issue on road test. 8/24-car service for rough idle and lack of power, service stabilitrak light on and check engine light on with an error code of P0171. In September, car started to shake while in park but no check engine light, dealer advise unable to do any repairs unless check engine light on. 11/27- check engine light on again for same code, P0171. Vehicle is currently in shop. Vehicle has had the same issues Dec 2018 and at the time of purchase. GM dealers are not able to fix turbo issue and P0171 issues. My vehicle is not operating as designed and it is a safety issue.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #1

Nov 052019

Encore

  • miles
When it rains most if the time the vehicle onstar sets off alerts for my antilock brakes and stability to be checked. Dealer said it is normal and not concerning but checked at the 1 year inspection for me. Npf. A month later a rainy day, alerts, and the vehicle wouldn't start. All the lights came on, 'press brake to start' appeared but pressing break did not start it. After an hour of trying various 'tricks' it started with the remote starter. A week later same thing. Rain, alerts, and no start. This time 2 hours of trying various tricks- (emergency break on off/ park pushed all the way up, wheels forward, remote start attempts, onstar diagnostics etc) I had to have it towed. The mechanic from aaa tried and nothing, we towed an hour back to dealership and he tried once more, nothing. Next morning the dealership reported npf. I am picking it up tomorrow but expect to report this happening again soon.

- West Seneca, NY, USA