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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KL4CJASB8HB••••••2017 Buick ENCORE
This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2017 Buick ENCORE build (5 vs 2).
5on this build
84on the model
50builds in total
1involved a crash
20injuries
Most reportedTires 2Power Train 1Fuel/propulsion System 1Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashDec 2022
On 12/27/22 around 9:40pm my husband and I were traveling home on the 580 Altamont pass going towards Tracy. I was traveling next to the slow lane. My speed limit was at 65! There was 18 wheeler 53 footer on the right of me on the slow lane. The 18th wheeler with no signal began…
TiresMay 2026
Will vehicle was parked in my driveway there was a loud like explosion. It just exploded. My passenger size of my vehicle is totalled. I do have a video of the car blowing up. I am so happy that it was late in the early mornings. I have grandkids that play here and one of them…
StructureMay 2026
UNKNOWN. MY 2017 Buick Encore while parked in front of my home just blew up at 1 am. I have a video of this occuring. It was on the passengers side. My neighbor stated that he heard a loud bang and went outside. He said parts were flying off my car. I don't know how to send the…
Power TrainMay 2019
Poor acceleration causing increase in force on gas pedal. Happens at random times while on flat surfaces, going up hill, around curves with AC on or off. Once acceleration kicks in, speed increases causing the need for applying the breaks. Requires additional space when pulling…
TiresMay 2026
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unattended in the driveway in front of the residence, the front passenger’s side tire suddenly blew out. The tire pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a…
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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 KL4CJASB8HB143870 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.