2015 Buick Encore Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2015 Buick Encore, 3% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50 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.
“The side object detection in the sideview mirrors can become disabled, and the warning message side object detection system disabled only appears for a short period in the dic. However, the side object detection remains disabled (without the message) until the next key cycle. For safety, I believe that the message should stay on the entire time that the side object detection is disabled. When a driver does not know that the ststem is disabled, a serious accident could occur. …”
NHTSA complaint #10876295, filed 2016-06, 7,000 miles“1. While stopped on an incline, even a small incline, the vehicle rolls backwards 6-12 when moving foot from brake to accelerator (the vehicle has automatic transmission). We have come close to hitting two vehicles behind us when stopped at a stop light and the vehicle slid backwards. 2. Because of design, there are columns reducing visibility through an already small rear window. The provided rear view camera has almost no resolution and under most normal lighting conditions is totally useless,. …”
NHTSA complaint #10781784, filed 2015-10, 50 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Buick Encore. The contact stated that there was an intense glare that impacted visibility in which the contact was unable to see the instrument panel warning indicators on the instrument panel. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and were unable to provide a permanent remedy for the condition. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued while driving during the day time. The approximate failure mileage was 24. Updated 02/05/16 ; vehicle purchase date should be before incident date updated 05/10/18”
NHTSA complaint #10809649, filed 2015-12, 24 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Buick Encore. The contact stated that the tint on the front windshield and two front windows did not prevent excessive heat from entering the vehicle. The sunlight burned the contact's arms and produced blisters while she was operating the vehicle. Medical attention was not required. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 0.”
NHTSA complaint #10992727, filed 2017-06Related service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Buick Encore
30 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsSteering
27 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 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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