41 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 2016 Buick Encore, in 10 part types, covering the 1.4L L4 Turbocharged engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 2016 Buick Encore, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. 32 parts of the 41 listed are CV Axle (22 parts), Axle Shaft Seal (7 parts) and Axle / Differential Assembly (3 parts). The other 7 part types cover the remaining 9 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.4L L4 Turbocharged — the only engine offered in the 2016 Buick Encore.
The most listed brands for 2016 Buick Encore drivetrain parts are GM GENUINE (18 parts), TRAKMOTIVE (5 parts) and TOP NOTCH (4 parts), plus 9 more brands.
7 parts on this 2016 Buick Encore page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including GM GENUINE 291337 (Axle Shaft Seal) and APWI GM8486 (CV Axle). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
AWD Coupling Oil Pump
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE | 42769821 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | AWD | View on Amazon |
This table covers the AWD Coupling Oil pumps. Typical signs include noise from the pump, no pressure, or fluid that never arrives at the outlet. Prime or fill the pump as the notes require. A dry start is a common way to kill a new unit.
This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 42769821.
Axle / Differential Assembly
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE | 42655155 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearFWD | View on Amazon |
| GM GENUINE | 42769813 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | AWD | View on Amazon |
| GM GENUINE | 42655156 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearAWD | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Axle / Differential assemblies.
GM GENUINE supplies the 3 Axle / Differential Assembly parts for the 2016 Buick Encore.
Part numbers include GM GENUINE 42655155, GM GENUINE 42769813 and GM GENUINE 42655156.
Axle Bolt
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE | 11589351 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearSingle Use | View on Amazon |
| GM GENUINE | 11588737 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearAWD | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Axle bolts.
2 Axle Bolt parts for the 2016 Buick Encore come from GM GENUINE.
Listed part numbers: GM GENUINE 11589351 and GM GENUINE 11588737.
Axle Intermediate Shaft Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE | 55579957 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits FrontAWD | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Axle Intermediate Shaft bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.
This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 55579957.
Axle Intermediate Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE | 55579965 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits FrontAWD | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the Axle Intermediate Shaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
One part is listed for the 2016 Buick Encore — GM GENUINE 55579965.
Axle Shaft
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE | 22952049 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearAWD | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Axle shafts.
One part is listed for the 2016 Buick Encore — GM GENUINE 22952049.
Axle Shaft Housing / Tube
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE | 55579960 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits AWDBase Model or Convenience or Leather or Premium | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Axle Shaft Housing tubes.
One part is listed for the 2016 Buick Encore — GM GENUINE 55579960.
Axle Shaft Lock / Snap Ring
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE | 90121202 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front InnerFWD | View on Amazon |
| GM GENUINE | 22674166 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Front InnerFWD | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Axle Shaft Lock / Snap rings.
GM GENUINE supplies both parts for the 2016 Buick Encore.
This group includes GM GENUINE 90121202 and GM GENUINE 22674166.
Axle Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Popular | 291337 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearAWD | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Popular | 710864 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearAWD | View on Amazon |
| GM GENUINE | 23124159 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Right OuterAWD | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | SS5103 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear2.59" O.D. X 0.47" Width | View on Amazon |
| SKF | 13769 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | SL260343 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS710864 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearAWD | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals where an axle shaft exits the housing. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
7 Axle Shaft Seal parts for the 2016 Buick Encore come from 6 brands — GM GENUINE, NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is GM GENUINE 291337.
Listed part numbers: GM GENUINE 291337, NATIONAL 710864 and GM GENUINE 23124159, plus the other parts above.
CV Axle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APWI Popular | GM8486 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightFWD | View on Amazon |
| APWI Popular | GM8485 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front LeftBase Model or CX Model or CXL Model or Convenience or Leather or Premium | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular | TN20073 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightFWD | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular | TN20074 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular | TN20065 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAWD | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 661617 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAWD | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 661590 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| GKN | 306171 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightFWD | View on Amazon |
| GM GENUINE | 42758443 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Universal Joints Included: No | View on Amazon |
| GM GENUINE | 94522006 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAWD | View on Amazon |
| GM GENUINE | 94522003 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Front RightFWD | View on Amazon |
| GM GENUINE | 94560855 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearAWD | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV16004 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV25000 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightFWD | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV16005 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAWD | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV25002 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH | TN20064 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | GM86003 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | GM8401 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightFWD | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | GM8409 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAWD | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | GM8403 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearAWD | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | GM8458 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
This table covers the complete CV axle shafts from differential (or hub) to wheel. Typical signs include a click in tight turns, grease flung around the wheel well, or a vibration that builds with speed. A torn boot caught early is a boot kit; caught late it is the whole axle. Torque the axle nut to the method in the notes.
22 CV Axle parts for the 2016 Buick Encore come from 7 brands — TRAKMOTIVE, TOP NOTCH, GM GENUINE and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is APWI GM8486.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2016 Buick Encore
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Confirm you have the 1.4L L4 Turbocharged engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: CV Axle and Axle Shaft Seal .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 2016 Buick Encore?
Our catalog currently lists 41 drivetrain parts for the 2016 Buick Encore across 10 subcategories and 12 brands, covering the 1.4L L4 Turbocharged engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2016 Buick Encore?
Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2016 Buick Encore was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2016 Buick Encore?
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.4L L4 Turbocharged engine. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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