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2017 Buick encore Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Buick encore has 7 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-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

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 31, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFirst the car started to act odd, jumpy or you could tell there was issues with the turbo. On [XXX] ...
Jul 1, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINEBack in July 2022 I started receiving error messages of the stabilitrak system to get checked by OnS...
May 6, 2022POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEVehicle has been in and out of shop since Feb 2022 for 'limp mode' disabled due to faulty booster or...
Sep 16, 2021POWER TRAINTurbo failure on car caused lack of power to the vehicle when accelerating
Dec 26, 2020POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPERTHE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING NOISES AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND SCREEN WENT OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIV...
May 1, 2019POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMPOOR ACCELERATION CAUSING INCREASE IN FORCE ON GAS PEDAL. HAPPENS AT RANDOM TIMES WHILE ON FLAT SURF...
Jan 26, 2018POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI WAS DROPPING MY KIDS TO SCHOOL. I WAS IN LINE OF DROP OFF. I STOPPED MY CAR PUT MY CAR IN PARK AND...

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