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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KL4CJBSB4FB••••••2015 Buick ENCORE
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2015 Buick ENCORE build (4 vs 2).
4on this build
116on the model
63builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 2Engine 2Vehicle Speed Control 1Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringJan 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel seized with the electronic power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a gas station temporarily. The dealer was contacted and suggested the contact call the…
Unknown Or OtherApr 2020
Engine has 66,164 miles on it, it is using 1.4 quarts every 1500 to 2000 miles. I've kept maintenance on time! Had to add oil and at 68,132 miles had to put 4 quarts in this is second time. I'm told its all buicks are doing this? $12.00 every 2000 miles? Engine light says on!…
Vehicle Speed ControlAug 2019
Tried to stop before a red sign on a city street, the car accelerated on its own, passed the red light and run at about 60 mph on a 35 mph street for about half a mile and then stopped by itself. Pressing the brakes and even putting it on park did not help. I am lucky to be…
Service BrakesMar 2015
New buick 2015 encore 1. Appying brakes when backing out of garage creates a shrill squeal. 2. When slowing for the stop sign at the end of the street, applying brakes makes a moaning sound and slight vibration. 3. When I apply brakes to slow down at about 5 mph such as stopping…
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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 KL4CJBSB4FB154075 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.