2015 Buick Encore service brakes problems
This is a safety-related system. If you notice symptoms, stop driving and have it inspected.
What owners report
“Transmission wouldn't shift out of 2nd gear and wouldnt shift into reverse. Has no power steering or power brakes”
NHTSA complaint · filed 06/09/2026
“The contact owns a 2015 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH downhill during inclement weather, the vehicle experienced intermittent brake failure. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle and ran off the roadway to prevent a crash. The vehicle drove over a curb before coming to a stop. There was no injury sustained. The contact stated that the Traction Control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven back to the residence where it remained unrepaire…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 03/08/2022
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BUICK ENCORE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED ON AN INCLINE, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED BACKWARDS AFTER RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOVE BUICK GMC (736 SATURN PKWY, COLUMBIA, SC 29212) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A KNOWN ISSUE HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VIN FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 05/05/2021
“I HAD PURCHASED A 2015 BUICK ENCORE VEHICLE ON MARCH 03, 2020, THAT HAD A "NOT FOR SALE" YELLOW STICKER ON THE WINDSHIELD. I HAD NOTICE THAT THE VEHICLE MADE A THUMPING SOUND UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIVER SIDE WHEN RIDING ON THE HIGHWAY. I TOOK IT TO JOHNNY LONDOFF SERVICE DEPT., BUT WAS TOLD THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT. IN ADDITION, TO NOTICING THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL BACKWARDS ON THE SMALLEST OF INCLINE. AS TIME WENT ON THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL BACK, THEN ROLL FORWARD ON LEVELED GROUNDS WH…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 01/03/2021
“HANDBRAKE RELEASE BUTTON BROKE AWAY FROM HANDLE TO REPLACE ENTIRE HANDBRAKE ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED COSTING AROUND $600.00 DOLLARS AT BUICK DEALERS. BAD DESIGN !”
NHTSA complaint · filed 07/17/2020
“BRAKES. IN TOWN I HAVE TO LET OFF THE GAS FOR HALF A BLOCK AND GRADUALLY APPLY THE BRAKES OR DOUBLE BRAKE TO MAKE IT STIFFEN UP AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I'VE HAD IT SERVICED. THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED AND IT SEEMED FINE FOR A MONTH BUT THEN I BEGAN TO HAVE THE SAME ISSUES AGAIN. BY THAT TIME THOUGH IT WAS USED IT ONLY HAD 36000 MILES AND IS STILL GIVING THE SAME ISSUES. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL GOES DOWN WITH MAYBE AN INCH OR TWO INCHES FROM TOUCHING THE FLOOR. *TR”
NHTSA complaint · filed 06/30/2020
“REAR BRAKES MAKE A VERY LOUD NOISE WHEN APPLIED FIRST TIME IN AM. ALSO, AFTER STANDING LONG TIME DURING DAY. NOISE IS A LOUD SCRAPING OR RUBBING SOUND WITH VIBRATION. ON GOING SINCE 2016.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 01/20/2020
“MY CAR IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD AND HAS 40800 MILES ON IT. IN JULY 2019 LOW BRAKE FLUID LIGHT CAME ON. DEALERSHIP NOT OPEN SO I STOPPED AT BELLE TIRE. THEY CONFIRMED FLUID WAS LOW AND TOPPED IT OFF. BRAKE FLUID LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN SEPT 26, 2019. BELLE TIRE AND DEALERSHIP BOTH CONCUR I NEED A NEW MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE BOOSTER. SERIOUSLY? 4 YEAR OLD CAR AND 40800 MILES? CAN THIS BE A POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE PART? CAN'T SEEM TO FIND A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE EITHER. PLEASE HELP! REPAIR IS OVER A $1,000.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 09/30/2019
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- How common are 2015 Buick Encore service brakes problems?
- 21 owners reported service brakes issues to NHTSA for the 2015 Buick Encore, 2 involving a crash. Counts scale with how many were sold.
- Is there a recall for 2015 Buick Encore service brakes problems?
- No matching recall is on file. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.