The steering wheel fastener in your 2013 Buick Encore is the part that holds your steering wheel in place. In some cases, it wasn't installed correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the steering wheel comes loose or separates from the steering column while you're driving, you could lose control of your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect and fix the steering wheel fastener for free. You'll receive a notice, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured between December 9, 2012 and December 28, 2012, and equipped with a heated steering wheel. The steering wheel fastener may not have been properly installed. This could cause the steering wheel to come loose or separate from the steering column.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the steering wheel separates from the steering column while driving, the ability to steer could be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and make any necessary repairs on the steering wheel. These services will be provided at no charge to the customer. The safety recall began on May 21, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300. This is General Motors campaign number 13098.
The pretensioner in your seatbelt is like a strong hand that pulls the belt tight in an accident. In some 2013 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS models, this hand might not hold tight when it's supposed to, letting the seatbelt loosen when you pull on it.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seatbelt doesn't lock in place during a crash, you could be at risk of serious injury because you won't be properly restrained in your seat.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace both the driver's and passenger's seatbelt pretensioners with new ones, free of charge. You'll get a notification when the parts are available, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to March 1, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to May 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and passenger lap belt pretensioner cables may not lock in a retracted position, allowing the seat belts to extend when pulled upon.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the seat belts do not remain locked in the retracted position when under load, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front the driver's and the passenger's lap belt pretensioners, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. GM sent interim notifications on October 7, 2014 and will send a second notification when remedy parts are available. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14171.
Your Buick Encore or Chevrolet Spark has a crucial safety feature called the passenger side front air bag that helps keep you safe in a crash. Unfortunately, in some 2013 models, the air bag's inflator might not be properly attached.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're involved in a crash and the air bag doesn't deploy, you could be at risk of serious injury. This is a critical safety issue that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice to ensure your safety on the road.
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General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured April 10, 2013, to May 8, 2013, and Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured December 30, 2012, to March 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, an improper weld on the passenger side front air bag inflator may result in the air bag not deploying.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag does not to deploy in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front passenger.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side front air bag, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14211.
The ignition lock in your vehicle is a critical safety feature that prevents the car from moving when you take the key out. In some 2011-2017 models, this lock can fail to work properly, allowing you to remove the key without shifting into PARK.
Risk if Unfixed
If you take the key out without shifting into PARK, your vehicle could roll away as you're exiting, which could cause injury or damage to property.
Free Fix
Your dealership will inspect the key cylinder lock housing and replace it if needed, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible when you receive the recall notice.
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General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
The engine block heater in your vehicle is a cord that warms up your engine in cold temperatures. The insulation on this cord can get damaged, exposing the wires inside.
Risk if Unfixed
If you touch the cord while it's plugged in, you could get an electrical shock, which could cause serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty cord with a new one that can handle very cold temperatures, and this repair is completely free.
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General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured May 10, 2011, to August 16, 2012 equipped with a Calix oil pan/block heater. In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14257.
The seat hook bracket assembly is a part that helps keep your front seat secure. In some 2013-2015 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles, this assembly might not be properly welded, which could cause the seat to become loose during a severe crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If your seat isn't properly secured, you're at a higher risk of injury in a crash. A loose seat could cause you to move around inside the vehicle, which could lead to serious harm.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the seat assembly and replace the lower seat track if needed, all at no cost to you. You'll get a notice when it's time to bring your vehicle in for the repair.
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General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14340.
