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2018 Buick Encore Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
7%of 74 total for the year
Median mileage
54,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2018 Buick Encore, 7% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,500 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.

“Since I bought this car in 04/2018 I had many problems problems as the engine sensor had to be replaced, headlights going out when I was driving, they could not reproduce the problem at the dealership , now the back wheel driver module is bad,it will need to be replaced ,and finally I almost could not drive in the highway on 04/25/2020, I was very afraid that I was going to be in an accident when the power steering wheel locked, ABS, brake lights and traction light were all on in the panel and so a warning signal.the vehicle was in motion.I was in rt 206 in nj, after chester.025/2020. …”

NHTSA complaint #11322311, filed 2020-04, 61,000 miles

“8/14-car was lacking power, service manager was able to duplicate issue on road test . 8/24-car service for rough idle and lack of power, service stabilitrak light on and check engine light on with an error code of p0171. In september, car started to shake while in park but no check engine light, dealer advise unable to do any repairs unless check engine light on. 11/27- check engine light on again for same code, p0171. Vehicle is currently in shop. Vehicle has had the same issues dec 2018 and at the time of purchase. Gm dealers are not able to fix turbo issue and p0171 issues. …”

NHTSA complaint #11282934, filed 2019-11, 48,000 miles

“When it rains most if the time the vehicle onstar sets off alerts for my antilock brakes and stability to be checked. Dealer said it is normal and not concerning but checked at the 1 year inspection for me. Npf. A month later a rainy day, alerts, and the vehicle wouldn't start. All the lights came on, 'press brake to start' appeared but pressing break did not start it. After an hour of trying various 'tricks' it started with the remote starter. A week later same thing. Rain, alerts, and no start. …”

NHTSA complaint #11278761, filed 2019-11

“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Encore. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the transmission malfunctioned while in first gear, and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate from being stationary. Additionally, the message Stabilizer was displayed. The cause of the failure was not yetbeen determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 147,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11668594, filed 2025-06, 147,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The Stabili-trak warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure however, where the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer and was diagnosed and determined that the brake sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred approximately 6 months later. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where an unknown code was cleared. …”

NHTSA complaint #11699795, filed 2025-11, 20,401 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201857%
201711%
201543%

Other parts of the 2018 Buick Encore

Engine
29 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Other or unknown
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 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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