2015 Buick Encore Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 22%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Buick Encore, 22% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving mostly on highway after approximately 30-40 minutes the stabilitrak light begins to flash on and off, then it goes solid, then the power steering light comes on, then the service power steering display lights up and the power steering completely goes out. When this happens reverse no longer works. On 12/10/19 I had to have car towed to wilkins Buick, they kept it for 2 days, noted that they did see multiple detects for loss of communication w/power steering control module and said the battery cable was loose, charged me $440.60. …”
NHTSA complaint #11308490, filed 2020-02, 103,888 miles“I was driving on a highway at 65mph. On a straight portion of the road the engine light came on , the engine revved up to over 4000 RPM, the power steering locked up, and many other lights came on on the dashboard display. This was a very dangerous situation trying to control the car. I was forced to slow down and when I reached 40mph the power steering came back on. The engine was still running over 4000 RPM. Most of the dashboard display lights went off except for the check engine light. Had to drive under 40 MPH until I got home. …”
NHTSA complaint #11021542, filed 2017-09, 12,955 miles“When I turn the steering wheel, you are able to hear a creaking sound that is very pronounced. This just started all suddenly. This happens when turning the steering wheel to the left as well as the right.”
NHTSA complaint #11321555, filed 2020-04, 67,000 miles“Driving about 45-50 MPH and the car suddenly turned off. The steering wheel became stiff and all the electrical power turned off, and the dash board screen was black. I then turn the ignition key off and restarted the car in the middle of the main driving road.”
NHTSA complaint #10764675, filed 2015-09, 2,300 miles“Driving on the freeway and the power steering suddenly quit, and all the warning lights came on. Car wont get out of low gear and reverse doesn't work”
NHTSA complaint #11171400, filed 2019-01, 58,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V146000Mar 13, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured November 27, 2014, to February 24, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet…Covers: Buick Encore 2015, Chevrolet Trax 2015
Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Buick Encore
30 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectronic 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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