2017 Buick ENCORE - ENGINE Failure Complaint (#b0c97a)

2017 Buick ENCORE

  • Date of Incident: Mar-23, 2024
  • Date complaint filed: Apr-29, 2024
  • Failed components: ENGINE

The contact owns a 2017 buick encore. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact was able to drive a short distance to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000.

Vehicle VIN Info

VIN PatternKL4CJESB*HB******
Drive TypeAWD/All-Wheel Drive
Gross Vehicle Weight RatingClass 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS LLC
MakeBUICK
ModelEncore
Model Year2017
SeriesPreferred
Body ClassSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Vehicle TypeMULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Top Speed (MPH)120
Base Price24365
Engine ModelLUV MFI, VVT: Variable Valve Timing, ALUM, E85 MAX
Engine ManufacturerGME
Engine Displacement (L)1.4
Engine Displacement (CC)1400
Engine Displacement (CI)85.4332
Primary Fuel TypeGasoline
Transmission StyleAutomatic
Wheelbase - Short100.6
Brake System TypeHydraulic
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Traction ControlStandard
Advanced Automatic Collision NotificationStandard
Rear Visibility SystemStandard
Daytime Running LightStandard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Direct
Keyless IgnitionStandard
Auto Reverse SystemStandard
Front Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag1st and 2nd Rows
Curtain Air BagsAll Rows
Seat BeltsManual
Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam SwitchingStandard
Plant Company NameGM Korea
Plant CityBUPYEONG
Plant CountrySOUTH KOREA
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