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2021 Buick Encore GX

$19,387

MSRP $18,488

Mileage: 56,711 mi
Drivetrain: AWD
Condition: Used
Body style: SUV
Transmission: 9-Speed Automatic
Fuel: Gasoline
Exterior: Ebony Twilight Metallic
Interior: Whisper Beige w/Ebony Accents
Stock: A10897B
VIN: KL4MMESL4MB180436

Listed as available at Johnson City Acura in Johnson City, TN. Inventory last confirmed Sep 2, 2026. Contact the dealer to confirm current availability.

Autorrive Report

What to know about this vehicle

Here’s the official information available for this vehicle as of Aug 31, 2026. If a detail comes from a matching model or configuration rather than this specific vehicle, we’ll say so.

Vehicle specifications

Dimensions, capacity and mechanical details

VIN-decoded specifications

Gross vehicle weight rating: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Wheelbase: 102.2 in
Front wheel size: 18 in
Rear wheel size: 18 in

Dealer-provided specifications

Engine: ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo
Features: Collision Avoidance · Backup Camera · Lane Departure Warning · Lane Keep Assist · Rear Cross Traffic Alert · Blind Spot Monitor · Fog Lights · Side-Impact Air Bags · Bluetooth · AWD · Cruise Control · Remote Start · Push Start · Keyless Entry · Android Auto · Apple Car Play · Wifi Hotspot · Navigation System · Heated Seats · Power Seats · Automatic Climate Control · Alloy Wheels · Roof Rack

VIN-decoded details come from NHTSA vPIC. Dealer-provided fields are shown separately and are not used to calculate missing values.

Exact VIN decode

Factory configuration and equipment

Vehicle type: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Seats: 5
Seat rows: 2
Axles: 2
Engine: 1.3L · 3-cylinder · In-Line
Engine model: L3T - L3, SIDI, VVT, ALUM
Valve train: Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Turbo: Yes
Manufactured in: BUPYEONG, SOUTH KOREA

Manufacturer-reported safety equipment

Anti-lock braking system
Electronic stability control
Traction control
Tire-pressure monitoring
Forward-collision warning
Dynamic brake support
Crash-imminent braking
Pedestrian automatic emergency braking
Lane-departure warning
Lane-keeping assistance
Blind-spot monitoring
Rear cross-traffic alert
Adaptive cruise control
Rear visibility system
Automatic reverse system
Daytime running lights
Automatic high-beam switching
Keyless ignition
Front airbags · 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side airbags · 1st and 2nd Rows
Curtain airbags · All Rows
Knee airbags · 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Seat belts · Manual
Low-beam headlights · Halogen

Source: NHTSA vPIC. Decoded Aug 31, 2026. Blank fields are omitted because manufacturer VIN reporting varies. View the exact VIN decode.

EPA-matched vehicle configuration

Fuel economy, emissions and ownership estimates

City: 26 MPG
Highway: 29 MPG
Combined: 28 MPG
Fuel type: Regular Gasoline
EPA vehicle category: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
EPA engine description: SIDI
Fuel used per 100 miles: 3.6 gallons
Estimated annual fuel cost: $2,200
Estimated monthly fuel cost: $183
Estimated fuel cost per 100 miles: $14.67
EPA five-year savings: $0
Tailpipe CO₂: 330 g/mile
Greenhouse gas score: 6 of 10
Fuel economy score: 6 of 10
Automatic engine stop/start: Equipped
Cylinder deactivation: Not equipped
Petroleum use: 10.6 barrels/year

Matched to this vehicle's decoded configuration: Encore GX AWD · Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L, Turbo. Source: U.S. EPA. Retrieved Aug 31, 2026. View the exact EPA record.

VIN-matched drivetrain configuration

NHTSA safety ratings

Overall: 5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash: 5 of 5 stars
Side crash: 5 of 5 stars
Rollover: 4 of 5 stars
Rollover possibility: 17.9%

Electronic stability control · Standard
Forward-collision warning · Standard
Lane-departure warning · Standard

Ratings apply only to the matched configuration below. NHTSA rates some drivetrain variants differently.

Matched NHTSA vehicle: 2021 Buick Encore GX SUV AWD. Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Checked Aug 31, 2026. View the exact NHTSA record.

Matched year, make and model · not VIN-specific

NHTSA investigations and service information

Defect investigations

0 NHTSA investigations found for this model year

Manufacturer communications

670 communications found for this model year

These records can include service bulletins, repair instructions, campaigns, warranty extensions, software updates and other manufacturer notices. The total is not a problem rate or reliability score.

View example records

Document 11012189

This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand time at the dealerships.

Document 11012690

This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for variable diagnostic time allowances on select labor operations (U.S. Only).

Document 11012929

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

Document 11012930

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.

Document 11012961

This Preliminary information communicates a potential for dtc p0496 to fail due to damaged purge solenoid valve O-rings.

Document 11012972

This Preliminary information communicates to the dealers diagnostic tips related to MIL on with P219A.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Checked Aug 31, 2026. Records match 2021 Buick Encore GX, not a specific VIN. Search NHTSA records.

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