2015 Buick Encore electrical system problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2015 Buick Encore — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2015 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the steering wheel seized. The traction control warning light and the power steering warning light…”
filed Jul 31, 2025
“My car started surging when I was sitting at a traffic light and as I was crossing abridge The check engine light came on - 2 codes - transmission module 0700 and module 0073”
filed Dec 29, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Encore years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Encore | 4 | 21% |
| 2019 Encore | 10 | 12% |
| 2018 Encore | 9 | 12% |
| 2017 Encore | 4 | 4% |
| 2016 Encore | 9 | 11% |
| 2014 Encore | 13 | 22% |
| 2013 Encore | 8 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Buick Encore
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.