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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN KL4CJASB3JB677638 · Checked Oct 9, 2026
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KL4CJASB3JB•••••• 2018 Buick ENCORE

This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2018 Buick ENCORE build (4 vs 2).

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71on the model
42builds in total
Most reported Engine 2 Fuel/propulsion System 1 Power Train 1 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1

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Power Train Jun 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Encore. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the transmission malfunctioned while in first gear, and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate from being stationary. Additionally, the message "Stabilizer" was displayed. The cause of…
Engine Feb 2025
Engine stalls, intake hose, power issues, multiple oil leaks
Unknown Or Other May 2020
As far as I can determine there is no recall concerning tires on 2018 encores. Yet at only 19,334 miles on my encore I had to replace a tire because the tire store could not get the tire repaired. Their comment was that the puncture on the tread area was too large to accept a…
Engine Aug 2024
Stalling and shuts off. Low power when accelerating. Car has been so slow to take off that when merging into on coming traffic I have to move to shoulder & then try again to prevent an accident. Coughs, putt & squeaking sounds.Car shakes while in park or not in motion. Check…

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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 KL4CJASB3JB677638 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.