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2015 Buick Encore electrical system problems

The 2015 Buick Encore has 35 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

35

Electrical System complaints

18%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Encore electrical system complaints by model year35 complaints2013: 9 complaints2014: 14 complaints2015: 35 complaints2016: 8 complaints2017: 5 complaints2018: 14 complaints2019: 10 complaints2020: 4 complaints2021: 1 complaints
Encore electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

The contact owns a 2015 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the power steering assist warning light illuminated and the steering wheel was locked. Additionally, a burning odor was detected, and the tachometer was inoperable while driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 16, 2021 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2015 Buick Encore have?

NHTSA has 35 complaints about the 2015 Buick Encore electrical system — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.