The 2017 Buick Encore has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,680,845 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEAT BELTS17V4370002017-07-1040,683 affected
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado…
Consequence
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer…
AIR BAGS16V6510002016-09-083,640,162 affected
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit…
Consequence
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer…
Complaints by component
ENGINE
34
2crashes3fires1injuries
AIR BAGS
13
9crashes1fires27injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
13
1crashes
POWER TRAIN
8
SEAT BELTS
8
3crashes1fires3injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
8
4crashes2injuries
VISIBILITY/WIPER
8
1crashes
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
Total complaints132
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“There is a problem with the 2017 buick encore turbocharger. From speaking with the auto shop I took it to for a check they have seen many buick encore’s with the same turbocharger problems. He spoke to me about it prior to me dropping off the vehicle and then confirming the issue after…”
“Formal consumer complaint statement — gm / crivelli buick I am filing a formal consumer complaint against crivelli chevrolet buick gmc and general motors/buick regarding what I believe was discriminatory and unfair treatment in connection with a warranty-covered vehicle repair. The customer is…”
“Formal consumer complaint statement — gm / crivelli buick I am filing a formal consumer complaint against crivelli chevrolet buick gmc and general motors/buick regarding what I believe was discriminatory and unfair treatment in connection with a warranty-covered vehicle repair. The customer is…”
“Formal consumer complaint statement — gm / crivelli buick I am filing a formal consumer complaint against crivelli chevrolet buick gmc and general motors/buick regarding what I believe was discriminatory and unfair treatment in connection with a warranty-covered vehicle repair. The customer is…”
“Will vehicle was parked in my driveway there was a loud like explosion. It just exploded. My passenger size of my vehicle is totalled. I do have a video of the car blowing up. I am so happy that it was late in the early mornings. I have grandkids that play here and one of them could have got hurt…”
“Will vehicle was parked in my driveway there was a loud like explosion. It just exploded. My passenger size of my vehicle is totalled. I do have a video of the car blowing up. I am so happy that it was late in the early mornings. I have grandkids that play here and one of them could have got hurt…”
“Unknown. My 2017 buick encore while parked in front of my home just blew up at 1 am. I have a video of this occuring. It was on the passengers side. My neighbor stated that he heard a loud bang and went outside. He said parts were flying off my car. I don't know how to send the video but I do have…”
“Unknown. My 2017 buick encore while parked in front of my home just blew up at 1 am. I have a video of this occuring. It was on the passengers side. My neighbor stated that he heard a loud bang and went outside. He said parts were flying off my car. I don't know how to send the video but I do have…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Buick Encore as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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