Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2015 Buick Encore has 4 recalls, 120 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
120
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
16V651000
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 ...
15V162000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to February 9, 2015, and 2015 Chevrol...
17V437000
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 ...
15V146000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured November 27, 2014, to February 24, 2015, and 2015 Chev...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2015 Buick Encore SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2025 | ENGINE | check engine light came onforP0299 code and heard that there's a lot of vehicles with turbos having ... |
| Jun 30, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2015 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Jan 27, 2025 | ENGINE | Leaking oil from oil coolant pipe under car and timing chain or belt gasket blowing oil.i have seen... |
| Nov 26, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2015 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | STEERING | While driving the dash signal came on stating that the power steering unit had gone off. The car wa... |
| Sep 15, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2015 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator, the ... |
| Aug 5, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2015 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ... |
| Jul 29, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Buick Encore. The contact stated that the vehicle was sputtering and jerking... |
| Jun 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | tilt steering wheel usage is causing wires in steering culumb to break |
| Jun 6, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My check engine light came on so I took it to a repair shop. They put it on their Diagnostic System ... |
| Feb 21, 2024 | STEERING | I was driving at 65 when the power assist on my steering stopped and i was forced off the road. The... |
| Feb 10, 2024 | ENGINE | Massive coolant leak. Been happening on and off since I bought the car in nov2019. Taken to several ... |
| Jan 29, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2015 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel se... |
| Jan 5, 2024 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN | While at a stoplight, my buick encore's power steering just stopped working. I was only able to turn... |
| Nov 20, 2023 | STEERING | Power steering failed when driving. I had another passenger with me and when avoiding a pothole in ... |
| Nov 8, 2023 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | It’s it’s firing and shaking, and I have kept up on the oil changes. It’s a lot of money |
| Oct 13, 2023 | ENGINE | It seems like the 2015 Buick Encores are having a lot of the same issues. I do not see a recall for ... |
| Oct 4, 2023 | SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS | 1. Both rear springs have broken within 1 year of each other. There were no accidents or any kind or... |
| Jul 9, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The turbocharger on my car is failing and had a verified check engine light code PO299. The car is a... |
| Jun 14, 2023 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2015 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and pulling into the d... |