2015 Buick Encore brakes problems

Filed Jun 9, 2026 · Brakes, Steering · SC

Transmission wouldn't shift out of 2nd gear and wouldnt shift into reverse. Has no power steering or power brakes

Filed Mar 8, 2022 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 67,740 miles · ME

The contact owns a 2015 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH downhill during inclement weather, the vehicle experienced intermittent brake failure. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle and ran off the roadway to prevent a crash. The vehicle drove over a curb before coming to a stop. There was no injury sustained. The contact stated that the Traction Control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven back to the residence where it remained unrepaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,740.

Filed May 5, 2021 · Brakes, Transmission · 20,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 buick encore. The contact stated that while stopped on an incline, the transmission slipped out of gear and rolled backwards after releasing the brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to love buick gmc (736 saturn pkwy, columbia, sc 29212) and the contact was informed that the failure was a known issue however, there was no recall on the VIN for the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

Filed Jan 3, 2021 · Acceleration, Brakes · MO

I had purchased a 2015 buick encore vehicle on march 03, 2020, that had a "not for sale" yellow sticker on the windshield. I had notice that the vehicle made a thumping sound under the hood on the driver side when riding on the highway. I took it to johnny londoff service dept., but was told that nothing was wrong with it. In addition, to noticing that the vehicle would roll backwards on the smallest of incline. As time went on the vehicle would roll back, then roll forward on leveled grounds when I would take my foot off of the brake pedal. I took the vehicle back to johnny londoff service dept., and again was told that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. I took it to telle tires and auto center and found that the suspension was worn out on the front and back of the vehicle, with struts and spark plugs needed. This vehicle rolls back when sitting at a traffic light, at, in line at a fast food drive through, and just everyday driving. Johnny londoff should have fixed the damages and/or repairs needed before selling me the vehicle. I would not recommend buying a vehicle or doing business with them.

Filed Jul 17, 2020 · Brakes · 44,000 miles · CA

Handbrake release button broke away from handle to replace entire handbrake assembly must be replaced costing around $600.00 dollars at buick dealers. Bad design !

Filed Jun 30, 2020 · Brakes · 34,000 miles · AR

Brakes. In town I have to let off the gas for half a block and gradually apply the brakes or double brake to make it stiffen up and come to a complete stop. I've had it serviced. The master cylinder was replaced and it seemed fine for a month but then I began to have the same issues again. By that time though it was used it only had 36000 miles and is still giving the same issues. When applying the brakes the pedal goes down with maybe an inch or two inches from touching the floor.

Filed Jan 20, 2020 · Brakes · FL

Rear brakes make a very loud noise when applied first time in am. Also, after standing long time during day. Noise is a loud scraping or rubbing sound with vibration. On going since 2016.

Filed Sep 30, 2019 · Brakes · MI

My car is only 4 years old and has 40800 miles on it. In july 2019 low brake fluid light came on. Dealership not open so I stopped at belle tire. They confirmed fluid was low and topped it off. Brake fluid light came on again sept 26, 2019. Belle tire and dealership both concur I need a new master cylinder and brake booster. Seriously? 4 year old car and 40800 miles? Can this be a possible defective part? Can't seem to find a recall on this issue either. Please help! Repair is over a $1,000.

Filed Aug 12, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 50,150 miles · IL

Tried to stop before a red sign on a city street, the car accelerated on its own, passed the red light and run at about 60 MPH on a 35 MPH street for about half a mile and then stopped by itself. Pressing the brakes and even putting it on park did not help. I am lucky to be alive with my two passengers, and lucky not to kill anybody or cause property damage.

Filed Jul 17, 2019 · Brakes · 38,000 miles · NC

On wednesday, july 10, 2019 I slid onto a shoulder taking a turn and punctured my rear passenger side tire. I replaced the tire with the spare, drove to work (less than 10 miles) at speeds below 50 MPH, then drove home and scheduled to have the tires replaced the following morning. On thursday, july 11, 2019, I backed out of my parking spot at my home and started going down my very steep mountain driveway. I applied the brakes like I always do (my foot is always on the brake pedal going down) and received no response. The pedal felt normal (not soft), but the brakes did not engage. By that time my car was going very fast (because of the very steep slope), and I was struggling to keep it on the road, while trying not to hit another car passing by my driveway and not to fly across the two-lane road into a creek. I could not spare a hand for the emergency brake. I had to take a very sharp right turn from my driveway to slow down the vehicle. I didn't hit the other car or end up in the creek but I clipped my passenger side mirror and one of the passenger side panels. Once down and on even ground, I was finally able to use the emergency brake and stop the car. After a brief pause, I started moving again, and regular brakes worked normally. Two subsequent brake system checks (one at the tire shop one at a gm dealership) showed no issues. I was told there are no bulletins or recalls for anything like it. I looked on buick and gm forums and found at least two reports of a similar problem - brakes suddenly not working and then resuming function again. There are two complaints on this site describing similar issue - id # 11100704 and 11083404. Fixing the mirror alone would cost $900 according to the gm dealership, however, I am not seeing anything regarding gm investigating the issue closely.