2015 Buick Encore Brakes Problems

“Tried to stop before a red sign on a city street, the car accelerated on its own, passed the red light and run at about 60 MPH on a 35 MPH street for about half a mile and then stopped by itself. Pressing the brakes and even putting it on park did not help. I am lucky to be alive with my two passengers, and lucky not to kill anybody or cause property damage.”

“When first starting out, the brakes stop short. I have to brake 3 times somewhere safe in order to not stop short in front of another vehicle by accident. I had them inspected and the service center said they were fine, that's just the way they are. I feel this is a safety hazard because it stops short, whether I want to or not. It happens whether it is raining or not, but especially during rain.”

“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.”

“When we purchased this auto we were told the brakes would make a noise but that it was not a problem. We were not told that they would grab strongly enough to throw the driver forward at the slightest touch. The problem initially occurred each time the vehicle was first started but now happens more frequently and is much more severe. Is very dangerous when there is moisture in the air or when the weather is cooler. I feel that it is a definite safety hazard.”

“The car had been parked in an unheated garage for more than 24 hours. I started it, put my foot on the brake pedal, and put it in gear (r). The car lunged back at a high rate of speed. My foot was still on the brake. To avoid hitting a vehicle behind it in the driveway, I shifted to drive (d) and the car immediately started forward still at a high rate of speed. The brakes did not slow the car down. I bumped the front wall of the garage and again shifted into r. The car started moving back again and the brakes did not work. …”