2017 Buick Encore — Model Year Report: verdict, complaints & recalls

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2017: 87 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2013	52
2014	60
2015	123
2016	77
2017	87
2018	71
2019	79
2020	19
2021	9
2022	8

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 39%

39% of complaints: engine — 34 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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CAR WAS PARKED ON LEVEL GROUND OUTSIDE HOME. ATV ACCIDENTALLY RAN INTO REAR BUMPER OF CAR (HAD MOVED APPROXIMATELY 10 FEET). CAR ROLLED AWAY AND ENDED UP ROLLING DOWN A SMALL HILL, JUMPING A DITCH AND RESTING ON ANOTHER HILL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180306

There is a known defect with the GM Ecotec engines, specifically the lack of retaining clip for the internal PCV valve, allowing it to become dislodged and drawn into the engine.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240104

APRX 6AM TUESDAY JULY 18, 2017, APRX 5:45 AM, WITH NO KEY FOB IN MY WIFE'S OR MY POSSESSION AND NO ONE WITHIN 30 FEET OF THE CARE PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE 2017 BUICK ENCORE STARTED ON ITS OWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170719

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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While traveling at approximately 77 mph on the interstate, I was forced off the road by another vehicle, causing my car to collide with a cable barrier.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250709

VISIBILITY/WIPER 9%

9% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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CAR WAS PARKED ON LEVEL GROUND OUTSIDE HOME. ATV ACCIDENTALLY RAN INTO REAR BUMPER OF CAR (HAD MOVED APPROXIMATELY 10 FEET). CAR ROLLED AWAY AND ENDED UP ROLLING DOWN A SMALL HILL, JUMPING A DITCH AND RESTING ON ANOTHER HILL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180306

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BUICK ENCORE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE BRAKED ON ITS OWN AND THE STABILITY TRACK WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170906

SEAT BELTS 9%

9% of complaints: seat belts — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20161013 — air bags, seat belts

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...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016.

Campaign 16V651000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170804 — air bags, seat belts

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...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017.

Campaign 17V437000 — check if this car was fixed