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2017 Buick encore Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Buick encore has 28 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Buick encore

Engine
28
Airbags
13
Other
8
Powertrain
7
Visibility
5
Brakes
5
Steering
4
Seat Belts
3
Speed Control
3

28

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 13, 2026ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,...
Feb 16, 2026ENGINE 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, 2025ENGINE4/2025-Engine coolant water outlet needed to be replaced 5/2025- Turbo boost replaced (under recall)...
Dec 23, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, th...
Sep 10, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI have went to the dealership for the past two years with this problem and they keep saying they are...
May 3, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the ...
Mar 21, 2025ENGINEThe turbo charge is not providing adequate power. I was on the highway and the car began to chugging...
Feb 10, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the m...
Jan 20, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ...
Jul 29, 2024ENGINEMy vehicle just got diagnosed with a turbocharger issue, check engine light is on and cannot get ins...
Apr 16, 2024ENGINE1. Valve cover gaskets been replaced in valve covers been replaced twice. 04/16/2024. 95113 miles 2...
Mar 23, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH,...
Mar 18, 2024ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTurbo replaced under recall in March 2024 at local GMC dealership. June 2024 oil changed at independ...
Mar 17, 2024ENGINETurbo has cracked like multiple other encores covered under a recall N232395330 id like to know why ...
Feb 5, 2024ENGINEMy check engine light came on in February 2024, vehicle mileage at the time was approximately 70,000...
Dec 4, 2023ENGINEThere is a known defect with the GM Ecotec engines, specifically the lack of retaining clip for the ...
Nov 15, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINESee attached document for complaint
Jun 11, 2023ENGINEThe contact owned a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated that the vehicle was at a standstill in a ...
Nov 16, 2022ENGINEBought a 2017 Buick Encore November 2020 less than 6 months into owning the car check engine light c...
Oct 22, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the engine...

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