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2015 Buick Encore Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
4%of 124 total for the year
Median mileage
200miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2015 Buick Encore, 4% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“During the day, dash lights are nearly impossible to see. At night the dash lights up, but during day time driving they are horrible. This could be a real hazard when having to look down & study the gauges & take your eyes from the road. Why doesn't GM correct this problem? This problem exists while driving or sitting still during day light hours.”

NHTSA complaint #10885561, filed 2016-07, 12,041 miles

“Complaint registered yesterday, but did not include photos which I now will include. 2015 Buick Encore has a dimming issue with the screen when under a cloud or perhaps a tree, while moving or stationary. Cannot see screen for directions when this happens. Must turn light switch to off in order to have screen return to brightness. When this has to be done, the daytime running lights turn off completely and cannot turn on again one stops and restart the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10967705, filed 2017-03, 200 miles

“Infotainment screen dims automatically while under a tree or driving under some clouds causing the driver to manually turn the light dial to the left to regain the brightness on the screen. This will automatically turn off the daylight driving lights. This occurs either stationary or while driving. There is a technical service bulletin in for another model of the Buick line but nothing for the Encore. The tech personnel indicated the sensors are too sensitive and there's nothing we can do about it.”

NHTSA complaint #10967624, filed 2017-03, 200 miles

“The Body Control Module went out. I had it replaced. I do not know how long my back running light were out. I had brake and tag lights. There were no warning messages.”

NHTSA complaint #11444103, filed 2021-12

Related service bulletins

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201956%
201811%
201711%
201611%
201554%
201423%

Other parts of the 2015 Buick Encore

Electrical system
30 complaints
Engine
29 complaints
Steering
27 complaints
Brakes
21 complaints
Air bags
16 complaints
Other or unknown
16 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Electronic stability control
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Buick Encore

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology