2017 Buick Encore Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 39%of 90 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Buick Encore, 39% of the 90 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“5 month after I had bought the car I was going 35 MPH down a regular street when the car stop then when I want to move again the accelerator but then the car came to a complete stop where the engine had smoke coming out of it. The dealer said that there was a big hole in the engine. After they repair it no more than two weeks later I was going down a road where the car just turned off and it did not even let me move out of the road way. …”
NHTSA complaint #11129502, filed 2018-09, 14,000 miles“My 2017 Encore burst into flames. I arrived to work after lunch, I parked and turned off the ignition and I see smoke coming from under the hood of my car. I paused just a moment to see if it was going to stop but it got worse very fast. I grabbed my purse and jumped out of the car as the front end closest to the windshield was becoming engulfed in flames. I immediately called 911 but by the time the fire department arrived, it was too late to save the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11197274, filed 2019-04, 12,000 miles“The 2017 Buick Encore would blow out a large amount of white smoke and die in colder weather anytime you step off the gas pedal. It did re-start, however would die several time immediately until it stop smoking. Once it hesitated at highway speed when I let off the gas due to traffic and almost died. The dealership stated that the car computer showed no problems and nothing could be done. They admitted it should have recorded the problem I had, but did not. But the computer was still trustworthy to advise if the car had a problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11186644, filed 2019-03, 9,800 miles“Aprx 6am tuesday july 18, 2017, aprx 5:45 am, with no key fob in my wife's or my possession and no one within 30 feet of the care parked in the garage, the 2017 Buick Encore started on its own. The car was stationary and parked in the garage since aprx 7:00 pm monday evening the 17th. Hearing a noise in the garage, I went there and found the card engine running. The garage door was closed, and no one could have entered the garage. We are taking the car to place of purchase, klick lewis Buick chev, palmyra, pa to determine what they will do to correct the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11006441, filed 2017-07, 750 miles“This vehicle has a keyless ignition system. Twice my wife accidentally turned off the vehicle, once at a stop, the other time on a freeway at 70 MPH. She was unaware the vehicle could be started in neutral thinking she needed to be in park. The vehicle continued coasting allowing her to move to the side of the freeway. There she was able to put the vehicle in park, press on the brake and restart the car. She did not realize the vehicle engine was off until she.pressed on the gas to maintain speed. She panicked and turned to me as an engineer with 40 years in the automotive industry. …”
NHTSA complaint #11129615, filed 2018-09, 13,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11020254May 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in…
- 11019503Apr 18, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on vehicles outside of a California Emissions State who move to and register their vehicle in a California…
- 11017263Mar 25, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011900Nov 22, 2024This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 33% |
| 2020 | 7 | 37% |
| 2019 | 33 | 38% |
| 2018 | 29 | 39% |
| 2017 | 35 | 39% |
| 2016 | 41 | 51% |
| 2015 | 29 | 23% |
| 2014 | 25 | 42% |
| 2013 | 21 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2017 Buick Encore
13 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Buick Encore
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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