Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Buick encore has 28 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
28
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Feb 16, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the engine wa... |
| Dec 30, 2025 | ENGINE | 4/2025-Engine coolant water outlet needed to be replaced 5/2025- Turbo boost replaced (under recall)... |
| Dec 23, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, th... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have went to the dealership for the past two years with this problem and they keep saying they are... |
| May 3, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the ... |
| Mar 21, 2025 | ENGINE | The turbo charge is not providing adequate power. I was on the highway and the car began to chugging... |
| Feb 10, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the m... |
| Jan 20, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ... |
| Jul 29, 2024 | ENGINE | My vehicle just got diagnosed with a turbocharger issue, check engine light is on and cannot get ins... |
| Apr 16, 2024 | ENGINE | 1. Valve cover gaskets been replaced in valve covers been replaced twice. 04/16/2024. 95113 miles 2... |
| Mar 23, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH,... |
| Mar 18, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Turbo replaced under recall in March 2024 at local GMC dealership. June 2024 oil changed at independ... |
| Mar 17, 2024 | ENGINE | Turbo has cracked like multiple other encores covered under a recall N232395330 id like to know why ... |
| Feb 5, 2024 | ENGINE | My check engine light came on in February 2024, vehicle mileage at the time was approximately 70,000... |
| Dec 4, 2023 | ENGINE | There is a known defect with the GM Ecotec engines, specifically the lack of retaining clip for the ... |
| Nov 15, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | See attached document for complaint |
| Jun 11, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owned a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated that the vehicle was at a standstill in a ... |
| Nov 16, 2022 | ENGINE | Bought a 2017 Buick Encore November 2020 less than 6 months into owning the car check engine light c... |
| Oct 22, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the engine... |