Buick Encore Brake Warning Light: Meaning, Causes, + How to Fix

Your Buick Encore‘s brake light indicator is there to inform you of an issue with your vehicle’s brake system. It is a light different from the anti-lock brake system, which has its own ABS warning light.  The brake light indicates a problem with the physical braking system itself. Check the Emergency Brake First If you … Read more

Buick Encore Rough Idle → Causes & Diagnosis

If you own a Buick Encore and it’s idling rough, you may be feeling frustrated. In this article, we’ll look at some of the most common causes of a rough idle in the Encore and how to fix the problem.  The most common cause of a rough idle is misfiring. What an Engine Needs to … Read more

Buick Encore: ABS Light Meaning, Diagnosis, + How to Fix

Your Buick Encore’s ABS Light comes on when it fails a self-diagnostic cycle.  When on, it indicates that your vehicle does not have Anti-Lock brakes and the safety they provide. Your Encore’s ABS system uses a system of sensors to determine wheel speed when braking.  If one of the wheels starts to lock up, it’ll … Read more

Buick Encore:  Reduced Engine Power Diagnosis

  One of the most annoying things that can happen when we are driving our vehicles is when we get the reduced engine power light.  Most of the time, reduced engine power doesn’t make commuting home possible since the max speed your Buick Encore will reach is not going to be enough to keep you … Read more

Buick Encore: Black Exhaust Smoke → Symptoms & Diagnosis

Black smoke coming from your Buick Encore’s exhaust is definitely a concerning problem.  Different colored exhaust can mean different things.  Black smoke is typically of greater concern than white smoke. Dark black smoke coming from the exhaust of your Encore indicates that there could be a serious engine problem, and indicates that the air/fuel mixture … Read more

Buick Encore Engine Knocking Causes + How to Fix

One of the most alarming sounds you can hear from your Buick Encore is the engine knocking. Unfortunately, an engine knock can be a sign of significant engine problems. The first thing you should do is check your Encore’s oil. If it’s low, fill it up. If it appears frothy, there may be coolant getting into … Read more

Buick Encore: Bad MAF Sensor → Symptoms & Causes

  The mass airflow sensor (commonly abbreviated to MAF) is one of the most important engine management sensors.  A bad mass airflow sensor can leave your Buick Encore’s engine running rough, or even inoperable. A MAF sensor measures the density of the air entering the intake manifold.  It passes this information onto your Encore’s ECU. … Read more

Buick Encore Speedometer Not Working: Causes + How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient things that can happen to your Buick Encore is when the speedometer stops working.  You don’t realize how much you look at the thing until it’s always sitting at 0 MPH while driving down the road.   If your vehicle’s speedometer is not working, it’s usually caused by an issue with … Read more

Buick Encore AC Not Cooling:  Why and How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your Buick Encore isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. It is entirely possible for your Encore’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is blowing … Read more