If you prefer motion pictures to stills, you can watch this Nalgene test below. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to February 9, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet. Interested in more than just the cupholders? Read my first drive review of the refreshed Encore GX. And the cupholders remained open for alternative beverages. This ended up being where I put the Nalgene every time I drove the Encore GX, and, subsequently, I remained content and adequately hydrated. Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 2015 Encore: Helpful websites No one has added a helpful site for this 2015 Encore problem yet. It's not the most secure fit, but it's not so huge a space that the bottle knocks around and falls over with every input to the steering wheel or pedals. 20 Complaints: 2015 Buick Encore Engine Problems Buick » Encore » 2015 » engine » May 13: GM ARC Exploding Airbag Recall Affects 1 Million Vehicles NHTSA Engine Problems 2015. That's the ticket! This is even better than putting it in the door. The major issue that the 2015 Buick Encore faces is an electrical malfunction that can shut certain functions down and apart from that, NHTSA had 90 complaints. It's an odd shape, but with some luck, the Nalgene will fit. I had almost overlooked this little cubby in between the front cupholders and center console armrest. Sorry backseaters, you'd better settle for your lesser bottles, suckers. It's just big enough that I can wedge the bottom of the bottle inside, but not big enough to keep it there when the car is in motion. The rear door pockets are much smaller than those up front. I'mm looking forward to see what's what with the new Tundra. You may also search by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for recalls on. The last-gen Toyota Tundra was an exception, where the rear cupholders were bigger than those up front which is super weird to me. If a recall has been issued for your GM Vehicle, including Chevrolet, Buick. The center armrest in the Encore GX is a fine place to rest one's elbow, but what about a big-ass bottle of water?Īlas, the rear cupholders are equally dinky as the ones up front, which is often the case. No Nalgene rolling around on the front passenger seat in this Buick. Usually, the second best option, if possible, is to put it in the front door pocket. We can't add the Encore to that list, unfortunately. Few vehicles' cupholders are big enough, though, with the Chrysler Pacifica, Lexus GX and Toyota 4Runner being notable exceptions. Ideally, we could put it in the front cupholders. Its a particularly American problem (we're more obsessed with cupholders than other markets), so can this American budget-luxury crossover satisfy my own obsession with this big, dumb bottle? Let's find out. This, like other oversized water bottles, often can't find a cupholder that will fit it. Specifically, I wanted to know if it could accommodate in a convenient location what is my favorite hydration facilitator, a 32-ounce Nalgene water bottle. Owners should be mindful not to overload the Encore, as a smaller vehicle powered by a 138-hp engine, it’s not rated for towing or moving excessively heavy loads in general doing so will strain the transmission and accelerate wear and tear of components. Severe issues with brakes are also common with the Encore. The 2015-2017 Encore models had problematic airbags and seatbelts, prompting GM to recall over 3.6 million vehicles, including the Encore. What I didn't dive into, however, were the cupholders. The Buick Encore 2013, 2014, and 2015 models have a higher incidence of reported issues. Complaints Recalls TSBs MPG Safety Ratings Owner's Manuals Warranties Maintenance Schedules ◂ ▸Ģ015 Buick Encore Radiator Assembly Technical Service Bulletins TSB Number: 19NA104 NHTSA Number: 10163237 TSB Date: JDate Added to File: JFailing Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly Summary: This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians and customers on steam/vapor coming from the front grille or radiator area.I recently reviewed the 2024 Buick Encore GX in its new Avenir trim, appreciating the updates from its mid-cycle refresh and assessing its comfortable driving style.
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