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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN KL4CJASB0GB562164 · Checked Aug 21, 2026
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KL4CJASB0GB•••••• 2016 Buick ENCORE

This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2016 Buick ENCORE build (4 vs 2).

4on this build
77on the model
44builds in total
Most reported Engine 3 Seat Belts 1 Seats 1

What owners of this build wrote

Engine Mar 2024
03/09/2024 overheated, replace thermostat and housing, refilled coolant 3/16/2024 overheated, refilled coolant 3/18/2024 towed to dealership. Leaking oil, losing coolant $3280.00 repairs 4/1/2024 water pump 4/6/2024 Turbo coolant feedline Safety concern, I commute via I-95.…
Seat Belts May 2021
I recently put the back seats down to put some boxes back there. It is stuck down. I don't know if the seat itself is stuck or if the seatbelt is messed up in there. Either way. I need my seat back up
Engine Sep 2022
I was driving down the road and the car started cutting back, then it got real bad, has No power at all right in the middle of work hour traffic! The check engine light comes on then the traction light comes on, OnStar diagnostics sent email stating emissions system, stabil trac…
Engine May 2018
Yesterday I started the vehicle up and it quit. So I started it again and it ran. Then today, I was backing out and it died out. I started it up again and drove towards home. Then I was traveling 40 plus miles an hour when the car shut off. I hit the brakes and it started…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KL4CJASB0GB562164 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.