# Recalls that may apply to the 2014 Buick Encore

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [17V437000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V437000.md), 2017-07-10: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE\-INACTIVE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. General Motors LLC \(GM\) is recalling certain model year 2014\-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014\-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015\-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015\-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles.  While being previously remedied for recall 16V\-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition.  Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module \(SDM\) software to activate a diagnostic test.  During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash. Built 2013\-07\-09 to 2016\-08\-26.
- [16V651000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V651000.md), 2016-09-08: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE\-INACTIVE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. General Motors LLC \(GM\) is recalling certain model year 2015\-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban,  GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014\-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014\-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles.  In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module \(SDM\) software to activate a diagnostic test.  During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash. Built 2013\-04\-11 to 2016\-08\-24.
- [14V446000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V446000.md), 2014-07-23: SEATS. 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. Built 2013\-04\-11 to 2014\-03\-10.
- [14V417000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V417000.md), 2014-07-02: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 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. Built 2012\-04\-19 to 2013\-07\-22.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2016439](/recalls/tc/2016439.md), 2016-09-09: Airbag. On certain vehicles, the sensing and diagnostic module \(SDM\), which controls airbag and pretensioner deployment, contains a software defect which may prevent the deployment of frontal airbags and pretensioners in certain circumstances. Failure of frontal airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to deploy in a crash \(when warranted\) could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will reflash the SDM with new software. In vehicles with any previous deployment events recorded in the SDM, the dealers will replace the existing SDM with a new SDM containing the latest software. Note: This recall affects 2014\-2017 model year Sierra LD/Silverado LD models and 2015\-2016 model year Sierra HD/Silverado HD model vehicles.
- [2014315](/recalls/tc/2014315.md), 2014-07-29: Seats And Restraints. On certain vehicles, the hook bracket assembly for either front seat may have been manufactured with an incomplete weld.  If the weld is incomplete and the assembly is exposed to a high load condition, the hook may separate from the seat track.  This could increase the risk of occupant injury during a crash.  Correction:  Dealers will inspect the weld, and if necessary, replace the lower seat track.
- [2014274](/recalls/tc/2014274.md), 2014-07-03: Accessories. On certain vehicles, insulation on the engine block heater power cord may become damaged if the cord is handled during very cold days \(temperatures below \-25C\).  This could create an electrical shock hazard, which could result in personal injury.  Correction: Dealers will replace the block heater cord.
- [2014014](/recalls/tc/2014014.md), 2014-01-21: Label. Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 115 \- Vehicle Identification Number. The character height is insufficient for the vehicle identification number located on the front dashboard cover. Correction:  No corrective recall action is required as this technical non\-compliance is deemed to be non\-safety related.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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