#VP2477 License Plate
2013 BUICK Encore
Virginia, US
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Overview
The license plate number #VP2477 belongs to a BUICK Encore (2013 model) and is registered in Virginia as a multipurpose passenger vehicle (mpv) manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC. The vehicle has a standard license plate attached to the front and rear of the vehicle. The license plate #VP2477 was first searched on LookupAPlate on July 09, 2026, and it currently has no community reports. You can find the detailed report of the vehicle below.
Specifications
General
Make
BUICK
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Model
Encore
Model Year
2013
Plant City
BUPYEONG
Trim
Premium
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Plant Country
SOUTH KOREA
Plant Company Name
GM Korea
Engine
Engine Number of Cylinders
4
Displacement (CC)
1400.0
Displacement (CI)
85.43324173262
Displacement (L)
1.4
Engine Model
LUV
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Fuel Type - Secondary
Ethanol (E85)
Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Other Engine Info
Engine Gas, TURBO HO, E85 Max
Turbo
Yes
Exterior Body
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Doors
4
Mechanical / Drivetrain
Drive Type
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Exterior Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Mechanical Brake
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Passive Safety System / Air Bag Location
Curtain Air Bag Locations
All Rows
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd Rows
Passive Safety System
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Active Safety System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION (16V502000)
Received on 05/07/2016
Make
BUICK
Model
ENCORE
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
Summary
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
ReportReceivedDate
05/07/2016
NHTSACampaignNumber
16V502000
AIR BAGS (14V298000)
Received on 06/06/2014
Make
BUICK
Model
ENCORE
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side front air bag, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14211.
Summary
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured April 10, 2013, to May 8, 2013, and Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured December 30, 2012, to March 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, an improper weld on the passenger side front air bag inflator may result in the air bag not deploying.
Component
AIR BAGS
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
If the air bag does not to deploy in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front passenger.
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
ReportReceivedDate
06/06/2014
NHTSACampaignNumber
14V298000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL (14V417000)
Received on 02/07/2014
Make
BUICK
Model
ENCORE
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14257.
Summary
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured May 10, 2011, to August 16, 2012 equipped with a Calix oil pan/block heater. In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.
Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
ReportReceivedDate
02/07/2014
NHTSACampaignNumber
14V417000
SEATS (14V446000)
Received on 23/07/2014
Make
BUICK
Model
ENCORE
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14340.
Summary
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.
Component
SEATS
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
ReportReceivedDate
23/07/2014
NHTSACampaignNumber
14V446000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT (14V488000)
Received on 08/08/2014
Make
BUICK
Model
ENCORE
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front the driver's and the passenger's lap belt pretensioners, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. GM sent interim notifications on October 7, 2014 and will send a second notification when remedy parts are available. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14171.
Summary
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to March 1, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to May 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and passenger lap belt pretensioner cables may not lock in a retracted position, allowing the seat belts to extend when pulled upon.
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
If the seat belts do not remain locked in the retracted position when under load, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
ReportReceivedDate
08/08/2014
NHTSACampaignNumber
14V488000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR (13V105000)
Received on 28/03/2013
Make
BUICK
Model
ENCORE
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and make any necessary repairs on the steering wheel. These services will be provided at no charge to the customer. The safety recall began on May 21, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300. This is General Motors campaign number 13098.
Summary
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured between December 9, 2012 and December 28, 2012, and equipped with a heated steering wheel. The steering wheel fastener may not have been properly installed. This could cause the steering wheel to come loose or separate from the steering column.
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
If the steering wheel separates from the steering column while driving, the ability to steer could be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
ReportReceivedDate
28/03/2013
NHTSACampaignNumber
13V105000
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