2015 Buick Encore Problems

124 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Electrical System · verdict CAUTION 62/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Electrical System30
Engine29
Steering27
Service Brakes21
Air Bags16
Unknown Or Other15

In the owners’ words

“Weber road auto service replaced the engine using county PRC and out-of-pocket funds, and the newly installed used engine has an active engine oil cooler leak, creating an immediate vehicle fire and sudden engine stalling hazard. Also there’s a leak at the ac compressor, condenser and coupler valves. This was discovered by Buckeye Auto Service. No repairs have been made as first shop keeps brushing me off.”NHTSA complaint, 2015 Buick Encore owner
“The contact owns a 2015 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator, the vehicle hesitated before accelerating. The contact became aware of oil underneath the vehicle on the driveway, resulting in a complete loss of power. The vehicle leaked oil and lost the vehicle lost power twice. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and determined that the ma”NHTSA complaint, 2015 Buick Encore owner
“Leaking oil from oil coolant pipe under car and timing chain or belt gasket blowing oil.i have seen on Google in 2016 a stop update on 2015 had issue with the s02ame problem.”NHTSA complaint, 2015 Buick Encore owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
08/09/2016Air Bags:Frontal SAFETYGeneral 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 E
20/03/2015Equipment:Other:LabelsGeneral 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.
10/07/2017Air Bags:Frontal SAFETYGeneral 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 vehi
13/03/2015Steering:Electric Power Assist System SAFETYGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured November 27, 2014, to February 24, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Trax vehicles manufactured November 18, 2014, to February 17, 20

Questions owners ask

Is the 2015 Buick Encore reliable?

On the federal record it scores 62/100: 124 owner complaints (11.27 per year on the road) and 4 recall campaigns, 3 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Buick Encore?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Electrical System, with 30 of 138 categorised reports.

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The 2015 Buick Encore scored 62/100 on the federal record.

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