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Check by VIN: KL4CJASB2GB661584Buick Encore 2016

What the VIN tells us: country and plant of manufacture, model year, factory specs and manufacturer recalls — plus registration history and the market price.

Market data updated 05.10.2026

Cars / Buick / Encore Free report · 09.10.2026
Buick Encore, photos from the listing
BUICK · ENCORE · 2016
Buick Encore
2016

1,4 petrol · Front-wheel drive · Automatic

Listing activeDnipro (Dnipropetrovsk)
Asking price8 200 $−2 799 $ to the market median
Mileage168 000 km2 readings in the history
History in Ukraine3 owners2 operations · since 04.2022
Needs attention2
Mileage168 000 kmabove the same-age median (126 000 km) · +33% Recalls2 campaigns for the model and yearA dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this car
No issues3
Owners3 owners in UkraineNo frequent resales Usage typePrivate owners onlyNo companies among owners in Ukraine VINValidDecodes as: South Korea · GENERAL MOTORS LLC
For reference3
Wanted Accidents PriceBelow market−2 799 $ to the market median
02Main risks

First — what affects the decision

Grounds, value, unknowns and a check for each item.

01 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Mileage higher than typical

168 000 km — higher than typical mileage for same-age cars on the market (+33% to the median 126 000 km), +12% to the nominal benchmark 15 000 km/yr. Listing, mileage records, same-age market.

What it means
Wear of components and suspension above average; not a sign of a fault.

Unknown: Condition of components — statistics don't show it.

Grounds in the section below →
02 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Recall campaigns for the model and year

2 campaigns for Buick Encore 2016. By model and model year, not by VIN.

What it means
Some campaigns may have been completed or may not apply to this car's version or trim.

Unknown: Applicability to the VIN and completion status.

Grounds in the section below →
03Listing photo

How the car looks now

Seller's photos from the listing; they do not replace a body inspection and diagnostics.

Current look

16 photos listing
Shown 5 of 16.
04History and owners

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Production year 2016

Sold to a new owner

AE5453TE · Dnipropetrovsk Oblast · private person · white

Listing

Listing (active)

Price change in the listing

Sold to a new owner

private person · white

Today

price 8 200 $ · 168 000 km · listing active

Owners and registrations

3owners in Ukraine
2registration operations
1plate in records
01
Previous owner data unknown

to 26.04.2022 · period and data unknown

02
Private person

26.04.2022 → 28.07.2026 · 4 y 3 mo

Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

03
Private person Current

28.07.2026 → now · 2 mo

The first available operation is a transfer to a new owner, so the car already had an owner before it. No information about that owner.

Registration operations · 2

DateOperation
26.04.2022Sold to a new owner
28.07.2026Sold to a new owner
Owners in Ukraine are private individuals only, with no frequent re-registrations.
05Market price

Where this price sits among similar cars

Asking price next to similar listings, the effect of the year and this listing's price changes.

Price is lower than usual for similar cars: cheaper than 100% of listings.

Below market
Asking price8 200 $this car
Median of similar listings10 999 $the same model, close years
Difference from median−2 799 $cheaper than the market median · −25,4%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 1 cheaper than this car, 99 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

−15%2013
−10%2014
−15%2015
this car's year2016
+2%2017
+8%2018
+15%2019

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — −15% · year newer — +2%.

Model market: Encore →

06Mileage

What the mileage says

How much, whether it is typical for the age and what confirms it.

Mileage168 000 kmin the listing
For age+33%to the same-age median (126 000 km)
Confirmation

Readings by date

km since the first reading

All readings and the rate between them
DateMileageRecordRate over interval

Comparison with same-age cars

This carlast reading
168 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 42 000 km more · +33%
126 000 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 10 years
this car has 18 000 km more · +12%
150 000 km
this cardifference with the car

Usage intensity

km/yr on average over its age
08Cost of ownership

What it costs to own

Annual running budget calculated by LevelCar and, separately, fuel with parameters you can change.

Calculated by LevelCar

Annual running budget

Annual running costs at typical rates for this car.

per year1 880 $≈ 7 000 ₴/mo
Depreciation10,5% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
62%51 800 ₴≈ $1,154
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 2,5% of value per year (age 10 y)
15%12 300 ₴≈ $274
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change
11%9 400 ₴≈ $209
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 1,4 l
10%8 000 ₴≈ $178
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
3%2 600 ₴≈ $58
84 100 ₴≈ $1,873total per year · ≈ 7 000 ₴/mo (≈ $156/mo) 38% cash62% depreciation
32 300 ₴≈ $720cash costs · ≈ 2 700 ₴/mo (≈ $60/mo)everything except depreciation
51 800 ₴≈ $1,154depreciation · ≈ 4 300 ₴/mo (≈ $96/mo)10,5% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: median of similar listings 10 999 $ · rate 44,85 ₴/$

09Value over time

How the value changes over the years

Five years back and ahead from the median of similar listings 11 000 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

past years · model curvenowforecast% — difference from the value now
10Wanted

Wanted status

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

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Status
As of09.10.2026check date
PlateAE5453TEVIN KL4CJASB2GB661584
11Safety and specs

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Buick Encore 2016

KL4CJASB2GB661584
RegionAsia1st character: K
CountrySouth KoreaWMI KL4 · General Motors
Model year201610th character: G
PlantB11th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–3KL4 · WMImanufacturer and countrySouth Korea · General Motors
  2. 4–8CJASB · VDSbody, engine, trimEncore
  3. 92 · check digitnot used outside the Americas
  4. 10G · year code2016
  5. 11B · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17661584 · serial numberunique to the car

Checks by VIN and plate

  • VIN: format (the check digit is not used outside the Americas)Decodes as: South Korea · GENERAL MOTORS LLCValid
  • Recall campaigns for the model and year2 campaigns for the model and year. A dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this carCampaigns found
Recall campaigns →

Specs and equipment

MakeBuick
ModelEncore
Production year2016 · 10 years
Engine1,4 l · petrol
DriveFWD
GearboxAutomatic
BodyEstate
ColourWhite
12Recall campaigns

Recalls for the model

Manufacturer service campaigns for the model and year — not by VIN.

2 campaigns for Buick Encore 2016

by model and year
Airbags · 2
Airbags№ 16V651000check VIN
Campaign description

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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 Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

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 service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.

Airbags№ 17V437000check VIN
Campaign description

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

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 service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.

A dealer confirms by VIN whether the campaign applies to this car (version, trim) and whether it was completed.
13Data completeness

What the report is based on

As of 09.10.2026.

  • Registrations in Ukraine2 operationsdata available
  • Listingfirst recorded 07.07.2026data available
  • Mileage2 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 09.10.2026checked
  • Recallsby model and yearchecked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available
14Conclusion

Summary

Confirmed by checks

Remains unknown

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Buick Encore 2016 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Buick Encore 2016: VIN KL4CJASB2GB661584, production year 2016, petrol engine, automatic gearbox and an asking price of $8,200. Such a check helps to quickly understand how well a specific car matches the market, whether the price looks suspiciously low and whether the mileage is typical for this year.

Insight: The car is over 10 years old — the condition of key units and rust affect price and risk the most.

Market position

Based on current data, year ±2). Market prices range from $9,560 to $12,540 with a median of $10,999, and this offer is below the market: 25% under the median. This is not always a problem, but such a difference deserves extra attention to the car's condition, documents, registration history.

Insight: The price is abnormally low — a higher risk of hidden problems.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 3, transfers — 1, plate changes — 0, years in the registry — 4. The latest recorded operation: Sold to a new owner on 28.07.2026. This data helps to assess the legal transparency of the car before buying.

Insight: A moderate number of owners (3) — typical for the car’s age. There were transfers but the plate stayed the same — the history was not broken up by plate changes.