EngineMedium
1.4L turbo coolant leaks, timing-chain wear and oil consumption.
Timing chain, tensioner & guides£900–£2,400
Inspect · Check for coolant loss, chain rattle and oil level.
2013–2022 Buick Encore · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Buick Encore typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £900–£2,400
- Top three risks, from
- £1,770
- Worst case, everything
- £9,850
The single priciest documented job on the 2013–2022 Buick Encore is timing chain, tensioner & guides at £900–£2,400. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,640–£9,850 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
Forced InductionHigh
Lack of power, sluggish acceleration, and underboost fault codes. Often caused by a cracked turbine housing around the wastegate port.
Turbocharger replacement£750–£2,200
Inspect · Rev the engine abruptly while listening for excessive exhaust hissing near the bulkhead. Visually inspect the cast iron turbo housing beneath the heat shield for visible soot trails or hairline cracks.
ElectricalLow
Infotainment and sensor glitches.
Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200
Inspect · Test the touchscreen and parking sensors.
SuspensionLow
Distinct clunking or rattling noises from the front end when driving over uneven surfaces or speed bumps due to worn anti-roll bar drop links.
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Push down firmly on the front wings to bounce the suspension and listen for knocking. Alternatively, reach behind the front wheel and forcefully shake the anti-roll bar drop link to check for excessive play.
Fuel SystemMedium
Extended cranking or difficulty starting immediately after filling the petrol tank, often accompanied by a loud ticking noise from the EVAP purge valve.
Exhaust / emissions component£200–£950
Inspect · Start the engine and listen for a loud, rhythmic ticking near the inlet manifold. Unplug the electrical connector to the EVAP purge valve; if the ticking persists or the engine stumbles heavily, it is sticking open.
Engine PCV SystemHigh
High-pitched whistling noise from the engine bay, rough idle, and triggering of the EML. Caused by the PCV diaphragm rupturing within the plastic cam cover.
Lighting unit replacement£120–£900
Inspect · With the engine idling, place a finger over the small breather port on the top right of the cam cover. If you feel strong suction or the whistling stops, the PCV valve has failed.
CoolingMedium
Water-pump and thermostat failures.
Cooling component replacement£220–£750
Inspect · Confirm the engine reaches and holds normal temperature.
TransmissionLow
6-speed automatic occasional harsh shifts.
Minor repair or adjustment£80–£350
Inspect · Test-drive through the gears.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
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