2014 Buick Encore: engine stalls while driving

5 of the 60 complaints about the 2014 Buick Encore describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 8%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 240 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2020
2
2019
8
2018
6
2017
3
2016
7
2015
4
2014
5
2013
3

What owners say

Filed Jun 28, 2023 · Engine · 104,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2014 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle overheated. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the water outlet and radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic and the contact was informed that the failure was due to the turbo charger. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · OH

The contact owns a 2014 Buick Encore. The contact stated that twice while her son was driving the vehicle at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was uncertain if any warning lights had illuminated. After the most recent failure, the vehicle had become inoperable and failed to restart after multiple attempts. The vehicle had been towed to an independent mechanic and a dealer however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 31, 2020 · Engine · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 buick encore. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact replaced the battery however, the vehicle stalled after five minutes. The vehicle was towed to deacon jones chevrolet buick gmc of clinton (1615 sunset ave, clinton, nc 28328 (910) 684-4834) where the vehicle was diagnosed with a crack in the engine block. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 31, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 83,000 miles · MA

Camshaft cover failed pcv system had cover replaced at 50,000 miles under power train warranty engine light comes vehicle stalls at stop light this happened again at 80,000 miles this time because of causing to much vacum had to replace intake manifold gasket so it is my thought maybe buick should put this camshaft cover with pcv system on recall same part failed again.

Filed Oct 3, 2015 · Fuel system · 13,500 miles · MI

The buick encore has 15,000 miles on it, the last 2,000 miles or so the engine hesitates any speeds. It does not stall but it keeps hesitating. The car has been taken to the dealership twice, the problem has not been fixed