# \#encore **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/encore/6755.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2024 Buick Encore - vibration and roar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-buick-encore-vibration-and-roar/198499)
**Author:** [@Sherry05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sherry05)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2024, 11:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-buick-encore-vibration-and-roar/198499 "2024-12-26T11:14:04Z")
Encore GX: Loud vibration and roar when start up an incline at about 60 mph. GM says “normal” - it’s not! --- ## [Greasy window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/greasy-window/197936)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/greasy-window/197936 "2024-11-14T17:08:26Z")
At a gas station my wife washed her rear window. I think someone sabotaged the windshield washer fluid. After she squeegeed the fluid off, it left a thick film of greasy stuff on the window. She couldn’t see through the … --- ## [So called Covid Cars, Do they Exist?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-called-covid-cars-do-they-exist/197417)
**Author:** [@rannesteele\_191446](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rannesteele_191446)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2024, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-called-covid-cars-do-they-exist/197417 "2024-10-06T21:58:48Z")
My 22 Encore GX had less than 22,000 miles on 7/3/24 when the check engine light went on due to turbo failure. Dealer had it about 2 weeks.to replace. I had it back about 3 weeks when the check engine light came on again… --- ## [Buick Turbo failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-turbo-failure/184506)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2022, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-turbo-failure/184506 "2022-06-11T23:51:15Z")
A friend of a friend bought a 2021 Buick Encore. Shortly after buying it, he had a muffler shop cut off the muffler and put in two straight pipes because he likes the looks and it makes noise. The Encore has the 3 cyli… --- ## [Radiator fan won't shut off Buick encore 2017](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fan-wont-shut-off-buick-encore-2017/176989)
**Author:** [@Kaylierd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kaylierd)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2021, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fan-wont-shut-off-buick-encore-2017/176989 "2021-05-22T00:04:11Z")
Hello everyone! I have a 2017 Buick Encore , with about 114k miles on it. I have this issue that comes and goes . It started last summer where occasionally the what I believe is the radiator fan won’t shut off even afte… --- ## [2015 Buick Encore - clock disappeared from console](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-encore-clock-disappeared-from-console/176249)
**Author:** [@Chick28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chick28)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-encore-clock-disappeared-from-console/176249 "2021-04-20T20:27:36Z")
clock portion of consol display vanished --- ## [Oil pressure light, leaking, week after oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-light-leaking-week-after-oil-change/176224)
**Author:** [@Buickowner5555](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Buickowner5555)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2021, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-light-leaking-week-after-oil-change/176224 "2021-04-19T16:24:33Z")
Would appreciate any advice for understanding what may have happened and dealing with mechanic. Here is timeline Day 1: oil change at my regular shop Day 2-6: drive 3 times, total of 20 miles Day 7: oil pressure light… --- ## [2017 Buick Encore key fob problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-encore-key-fob-problems/171679)
**Author:** [@RoshandaBonner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoshandaBonner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-encore-key-fob-problems/171679 "2020-10-29T00:16:20Z")
Anyone have electrical issues…key fob stops working, car won’t start sometimes --- ## [2016 Buick Encore - bo-oh-gus AC diagnosis?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-encore-bo-oh-gus-ac-diagnosis/167999)
**Author:** [@61Falcon1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/61Falcon1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 11:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-encore-bo-oh-gus-ac-diagnosis/167999 "2020-07-29T11:25:42Z")
I was told on June 1 that my a/c compressor on my 2016 Buick with 45k miles was leaking and would need to be replaced. It is now eight weeks and a day later and the a/c is till blowing ice cold and the compressor is sti… --- ## [Buick encore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-encore/165366)
**Author:** [@Anthony-104](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthony-104)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-encore/165366 "2020-06-06T03:11:00Z")
hey ,I am new to the group,was just wanting any information regarding the buick encore.1.4 litre turbo s.u.v…my wife just got one of these and I am having 2nd thoughts.can anyone tell me I’d this I’s a good car l,does it… --- ## [Oil for 2016 Buick Encore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-for-2016-buick-encore/161530)
**Author:** [@GraceHarstad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GraceHarstad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-for-2016-buick-encore/161530 "2020-03-22T20:55:07Z")
Can I use Castrol Edge motor oil professional OE SAE5W-30 in my 2016 Buick Encore? --- ## [2016 Buick Encore poor gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-encore-poor-gas-mileage/151649)
**Author:** [@monica17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/monica17)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-encore-poor-gas-mileage/151649 "2019-10-29T20:49:19Z")
I am having the same problems with poor gas mileage. My buck is a 2016. Must be just the way it is with this model. I have been to dealership they did a fuel injection cleaning and that did not help. Now they say we shou… --- ## [2019 Buick Encore headrest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-buick-encore-headrest/145981)
**Author:** [@Cathy55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cathy55)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-buick-encore-headrest/145981 "2019-08-04T20:05:20Z")
2019 buick encore headrest pushes my head so I’m looking down…how can I fix this? --- ## [2019 Buick Encore headrest issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-buick-encore-headrest-issue/143496)
**Author:** [@MaryAnneTaylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryAnneTaylor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2019, 11:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-buick-encore-headrest-issue/143496 "2019-07-03T11:16:11Z")
Buick Encore, 2019 – Headrests are uncomfortable and push my head forward and down. Causes neck strain and headache if driving for any length of time. Extremely uncomfortable! In my last Buick Encore (2016) I was able… --- ## [2017 Buick Encore reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-encore-reliability/143288)
**Author:** [@Patrick33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patrick33)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-encore-reliability/143288 "2019-06-29T19:19:08Z")
Do owners of the Buick Encore 2016-2018 find this car reliable. Any recurring mechanical problems. --- ## [Is it worth buying a 2018 Buick Encore?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-worth-buying-a-2018-buick-encore/135720)
**Author:** [@johnnyguidry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnnyguidry)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-worth-buying-a-2018-buick-encore/135720 "2019-03-04T01:06:02Z")
is the 2018 buick encore worth buying --- ## [2016 Buick Encore T/C light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-encore-t-c-light/134833)
**Author:** [@Steve31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve31)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2019, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-encore-t-c-light/134833 "2019-02-17T19:51:27Z")
What does T/C light on dash mean? Fault code? --- ## [Does replacing a piston cause future engine problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-replacing-a-piston-cause-future-engine-problems/134232)
**Author:** [@BarbaraLee33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbaraLee33)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2019, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-replacing-a-piston-cause-future-engine-problems/134232 "2019-02-08T22:16:59Z")
2017 Encore having one piston replaced. Can this result in future piston/engine problems. 8000. miles --- ## [Going away for a month - will my battery be ok? (2016 Buick Encore)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-away-for-a-month-will-my-battery-be-ok-2016-buick-encore/133060)
**Author:** [@JRK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JRK)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-away-for-a-month-will-my-battery-be-ok-2016-buick-encore/133060 "2019-01-22T17:49:56Z")
I’m going away for the month of February, my car will be parked outdoors & it’s cold here. Should I disconnect my battery or do anything else to be sure it starts when I return? --- ## [Condensation in taillights: 2018 Buick Encore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/condensation-in-taillights-2018-buick-encore/131016)
**Author:** [@Rob21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob21)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/condensation-in-taillights-2018-buick-encore/131016 "2018-12-20T02:55:09Z")
Anyone having condensation up high in the rear tailights? Mine is brand new. Both sides have it. Dealer says its normal for the condensation to be able to escape. Anyone else experiencing this? --- ## [2014 Buick Encore - Black exhaust, lost oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-encore-black-exhaust-lost-oil/129244)
**Author:** [@SaraPatterson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SaraPatterson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-encore-black-exhaust-lost-oil/129244 "2018-11-20T19:09:23Z")
I had oil change at dealership and a few weeks later oil light came on and it started to ding.it would go off for a while then start up again.I took the car in too be checked and it was three quarts low. The exhaust is b… --- ## [2014 Buick Encore - check engine and traction control lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-encore-check-engine-and-traction-control-lights/128919)
**Author:** [@Susan39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susan39)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-encore-check-engine-and-traction-control-lights/128919 "2018-11-16T15:00:45Z")
while I am driving, the engine light comes on and my car loses all power and the traction control light comes on. Help --- ## [2003 Buick Encore AC won't start without opening hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-encore-ac-wont-start-without-opening-hood/119923)
**Author:** [@WesHedges](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesHedges)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-encore-ac-wont-start-without-opening-hood/119923 "2018-07-02T23:35:01Z")
Need to open and close the hood for A/C to start. I can hear a click when the hood closes. I need to know where under the hood this switch is located. Dealer wants $200 to run a diagnostic scan (scam?). --- ## [Intermittent horn blasts in 2017 Buick Encore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-horn-blasts-in-2017-buick-encore/118753)
**Author:** [@DonnaPiekos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonnaPiekos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-horn-blasts-in-2017-buick-encore/118753 "2018-06-06T19:15:33Z")
Horn blasts “intermittantly” when door closed and FOB on person, not in vehicle. --- ## [2014 Buick Encore left wiper won't stand up and away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-encore-left-wiper-wont-stand-up-and-away/115618)
**Author:** [@Jim39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim39)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-encore-left-wiper-wont-stand-up-and-away/115618 "2018-04-14T16:53:33Z")
Hi. I am able to get the right windshield wiper on my car (2014 Buick Encore) to stand up and away from the windshield (so that it’s perpendicular), but I can’t figure out how to get the left wiper (the larger one) to do… --- ## [30 January 2010 uncredited encore?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/30-january-2010-uncredited-encore/43835)
**Author:** [@dcreed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dcreed)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2010, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/30-january-2010-uncredited-encore/43835 "2010-03-18T14:48:56Z")
Is it just me, or are we getting unannounced "encore" presentations? I'm thinking of the show from 30 January 2010 that seems like it's from the mid-to-late 1990s. I remembered some of these. And the very old cars… --- ## [The song from 0852 at 16:30](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-song-from-0852-at-16-30/32471)
**Author:** [@BlaclRose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BlaclRose)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2009, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-song-from-0852-at-16-30/32471 "2009-06-27T21:38:55Z")
Does anyone know the song from the first break of the encore episode that played on Dec. 27 of last year? I can't find it anywhere! The lyrics played go as followed: "through the valley of the broken runs a river of th…