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2017 Buick Encore Fuel system Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
9%of 90 total for the year
Median mileage
32,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Buick Encore, 9% of the 90 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“Everytime I put gas in it doesn't want to start back up. At a stop sign and red light it jerks like it is going to dye out. The check engine light comes on and off. Took back to the dealership only to have it start the problem again the next day.”

NHTSA complaint #11365294, filed 2020-10, 62,000 miles

“Poor acceleration causing increase in force on gas pedal. Happens at random times while on flat surfaces, going up hill, around curves with AC on or off. Once acceleration kicks in, speed increases causing the need for applying the breaks. Requires additional space when pulling out on the road to ensure enough time to achieve proper speed. Took to certified dealership for service. Tech unable to duplicate issue and since no codes or service light, they are unable to fix the issue. Picked up the car from dealership. Next day issue continues. …”

NHTSA complaint #11245121, filed 2019-08, 32,000 miles

“I have went to the dealership for the past two years with this problem and they keep saying they are not getting any codes: when the air conditioner is on it’s pulling the power from the motor and makes it hard to go up hill. Hard To accelerate when going on to the freeway as well. The problem is only getting worse and worse.”

NHTSA complaint #11687912, filed 2025-09

“1.both of my airbags are showing off. When a passenger is present on the front passenger side, the passenger airbag still lights up as off. 2. If the airbags do not deploy in an accident, due to the sensor this will be very dangerous. 3. Vehicle has been inspected. 4.the manifold and intake did not work. The car only has 87,000 miles on it. The date of number 4 is 2/10/2022.”

NHTSA complaint #11451403, filed 2022-02

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022113%
2020421%
20191214%
201868%
201789%
20161316%
201576%
2014813%
201348%

Other parts of the 2017 Buick Encore

Engine
35 complaints
Air bags
13 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Seat belts
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Tires
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Buick Encore

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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