VIN Decoder Results
KL4CJBSB5EB698213
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
BUICK
Vehicle Model
Encore
Vehicle Trim
Convenience
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
KL4CJBSB*EB
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Model Year
2014
Plant City
BUPYEONG
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Plant Country
SOUTH KOREA
Plant Company Name
GM Korea
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Doors
4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Drive Type
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Engine Number Of Cylinders
4
Displacement (CC)
1400.0
Displacement (CI)
85.43324173262
Displacement (L)
1.4
Engine Model
LUV
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Fuel Type - Secondary
Ethanol (E85)
Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Other Engine Info
Engine Gas, TURBO HO, E85 Max
Turbo
Yes
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Curtain Air Bag Locations
All Rows
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd Rows
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
VIN Breakdown
KL4
World Manufacturer Identifier
CJBSB
Vehicle Descriptor Section
5
Check Digit
EB698213
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
★★★★★ 5/5
Side Crash
★★★★★ 5/5
Rollover
★★★★☆ 4/5
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
EPA Fuel Economy
City
25 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
Combined
28 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,400
CO2 Emissions
320.0 g/mi
Fuel Type
Regular
Safety Recalls (4 Found)
Total Recalls
4
Vehicle
2014 BUICK Encore
Source
NHTSA Database
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Poli...
Consequence:
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
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. Th
Campaign: 16V651000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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 Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Subur...
Consequence:
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
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. Th
Campaign: 17V437000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 201...
Consequence:
Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.
Remedy:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius. The recall began in August 2014. Owner
Campaign: 14V417000
Owner Complaints (60)
Total Complaints
60
Crashes Reported
3
Injuries Reported
3
SEATS,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
"The car only has 54700 I am orginal owner. Drivers seat does not work, Catalytic converter, GM Service Bulletin #43210. Ask if your VIN is affected or if they’ve seen similar failures in 2014 models. This car is a lemon."
ODI #11694037
ENGINE
"Coolant leak and cover gasket failure. Buick has been in the shop multiple times for coolant issues and leaks. Next step is for the shop to remove the entire front end to adequately repair. Constant issue and other complaint relay the same"
ODI #11684754
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