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2021 Buick Encore GX Preferred

KL4MMBS21MB168802

Vehicle history report for the 2021 Buick Encore GX Preferred (VIN KL4MMBS21MB168802). Summit white, sport utility vehicle (suv)/multi-purpose vehicle (mpv), 1.2L 3-cyl, gasoline. Registered in Mi. 2 open safety recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.

2 open recalls Gasoline
2021 Buick Encore GX Preferred, Summit White, Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) — representative vehicle photo for VIN KL4MMBS21MB168802
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At a glance

LocationMi, USA
ColorSummit White
Last listed price$22,914
Open recalls2

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make
Buick
Model
Encore GX
Year
2021
Trim
Preferred
Body style
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Vehicle type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Engine
1.2L 3-cyl
Cylinders
3
Fuel type
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Assembly plant
BUPYEONG, SOUTH KOREA
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC

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Safety recalls 2

SERVICE BRAKES

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's nu

NHTSA Campaign #20V588000 · 24/09/2020

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT:STAND

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owner of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet

NHTSA Campaign #21V440000 · 10/06/2021

Owner complaints 48

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2021 Buick Encore GX.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Due to defective LIN BUS 2 failure to read mass air flow sensor, vehicle suddenly goes into limp mode. This speed control issue is documented in GM Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) #22-NA-008 and PIP5934, 2022.

NHTSA ODI #11742772

POWER TRAIN

A 2021 Buick Encore GX with 66,828 miles experienced sudden transmission failure while driving. The vehicle lost forward gear engagement and began slipping, creating an immediate safety risk to the driver and other motorists due to unexpected loss of vehicle propulsion and control. The vehicle was diagnosed by an authorized GM dealership. Diagnostic codes P…

NHTSA ODI #11735946

ENGINE

The 1.3L turbo caused metal fragments to get into my engine which in return caused the transmission to fail. My 2021 Buick encore gx has been in the shop since early February 2026 at Garber Buick in Fort Pierce Florida. The first diagnosis was solenoids needed to be replaced, after the solenoids were replaced they told me the engine needed to be replaced, on…

NHTSA ODI #11735353

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

Turbocharger is defective. Reduced engine power. Engine Power reduced shows up on my dashboard. I bought the car brand new at Lindsey Buick in Ohio. This car is too young for this problem. Lindsey Buick and GM need to stand up to accountability and transparency when it comes to delivering top quality products. My vehicle almost caused a horrific accide…

NHTSA ODI #11733173

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

My vehicle suddenly stalled and completely shut off while I was driving. No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms to alert me there was any engine issues. I was definitely put in danger as I was driving at rush hour in a 6 lane busy US 1 Federal Highway. The vehicle was stalled, without any power, in the middle lane with cars and trucks swerving around…

NHTSA ODI #11732027

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Shifter to park message showing on dash and Vehicle will not stop beeping and drains the battery and you can not lock the car. This is a know problem with Buick Encore 2023 and Buick has not recalled it and did not cover the cost of the repair, which cost me $659.68 plus tax.

NHTSA ODI #11727335

POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2021 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the message to “Shift to Park” was displayed while the vehicle was already shifted in park(P). The contact stated that several attempts to shift to park were needed to clear the message. On several occasions, the contact drove the vehicle and then shifted b…

NHTSA ODI #11723351

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2021 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that during a routine oil change at the local dealer, the contact informed the dealer that while in the park or shifting to park, the engine was shutting off unexpectedly. The message to “Shift to Park” was displayed and the vehicle was difficult to turn off. The contact wiggled the ignition to shut…

NHTSA ODI #11713934

+ 40 more complaints on record.

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