2017 Buick Encore Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 90 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Buick Encore, 4% of the 90 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,750 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 locking lever for the tilt/telescopic steering column will not stay locked the lever falls out of the locked position and the column collapses while driving I reported this to my servicing dealership over two weeks ago and have no indication they have ordered a replacement part”
NHTSA complaint #11204047, filed 2019-04, 19,750 miles“The power steering works intermittent. In the morning when it is cold there is no power steering for you park it in the sun and let the inside of the car heat up it will start working. Also, when it is cold if you let it run with the heater going on the floor it will start working after some time. The dealer is saying the steering control module is bad. I have seen that Buick has recalls for other models with the same issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11383631, filed 2020-12, 80,000 miles“Car was parked on level ground outside home. Atv accidentally ran into rear bumper of car (had moved approximately 10 feet). Car rolled away and ended up rolling down a small hill, jumping a ditch and resting on another hill. Car moved approximately 300 feet prior to coming to a stop. Wheels were noted to be turning and rolling normally and car had minimal resistance to moving. Car was in park with secure break when we arrived at car.”
NHTSA complaint #11076493, filed 2018-03, 4,000 milesRelated 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 2017 Buick Encore
35 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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