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KL4CJBSB5FB098857 — 2015 Buick Encore Convenience — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2015 Buick Encore Convenience

Lot #41981780 · VIN KL4CJBSB5FB098857

🇺🇸 IAAIHailKeys included✓ Runs & drivesSold

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2015 Buick Encore, Hail, IAAI, VIN KL4CJBSB5FB098857 · photo 1 of 17

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What does the damage type «Hail» mean

Hail damage is a common cosmetic issue for cars from the southern US states. It generally does not affect mechanical reliability, but leaves dozens of small dents across horizontal surfaces.

What may be damaged

hood, roof, trunk lid, upper portions of fenders
windshield (cracks)
paint and clear coat

What to keep in mind

loss of presentable appearance, difficult to resell without repair
corrosion risk where the clear coat has been breached

Our advice: Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) in Ukraine typically costs $400–$1,500. It is one of the most popular and cost-effective ways to restore a hail-damaged car.

What we do to make sure the deal goes smoothly

Expert lot reviewBefore bidding, our expert analyses photos, VIN history and damage — an honest verdict plus a full turnkey budget.

Ocean freight insuranceFull-value coverage for the duration of shipping. Terms stated in the contract before departure.

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Auction IAAI · Lot #41981780

Final bid1 900 USD22% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 8 798 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine409 561 ₴≈ 9 198 USD

1 · Auction price1 900 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT2 693 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker945 USD

5 · Certification + registration191 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN KL4CJBSB5FB098857 history

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IAAI

May 7, 2025

Sold

1 900 USD

State Farm Insurance

Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Buick Encore 2015

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 124. Of these — crashes: 6, fires: 2.

Most-reported systems

Electrical System
30
Engine
29
Steering
27
Service Brakes
21
Air Bags
16
Power Train
11

Official recalls

Air Bags
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.
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 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.
NHTSA campaign: 16V651000
Equipment
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to February 9, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Trax vehicles manufactured October 13, 2014, to February 3, 2015. The affected vehicles have tire placards that do not provide the rim size information for the front or rear wheels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and will send owners a corrected label, free of charge. The recall April 29, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15166.
NHTSA campaign: 15V162000

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.