2015 Buick Encore Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 35 engine complaints for the 2015 Buick Encore, 28% of its 124 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 50,075. No related recall is on file for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 35
- 28% of 124
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 50,075 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report the engine misfiring and jerking, sometimes getting stuck in first or second gear during acceleration.
- A turbo charger reportedly failed, triggering a lasting check engine light and, in one case, an unavailable replacement part.
- Coolant leaks described near the turbo area caused a coolant smell and burn-off through the exhaust manifold.
- Some owners report the engine stalling or shutting down entirely at highway speed, cutting steering and braking assist.
- A warped plastic valve cover was reported causing a vacuum leak and loss of power at high mileage.
- Owners describe sudden hesitation and rising temperature gauges paired with an illuminated check engine light while driving 60 mph.
When 2015 Buick Encore engine complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 29, 2015, latest Jul 29, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2015 Buick Encore
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Encore model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2015 Buick Encore have?
- NHTSA lists 35 engine complaints for the 2015 Encore, which is 28% of the 124 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 Buick Encore engine?
- No related recall is listed in the data for this engine problem area.
- At what mileage do 2015 Encore engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 50,075 miles.
- Did the 2015 Buick Encore engine problems cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires associated with this engine problem area for the 2015 Encore.
- How does the 2015 Encore compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2015 Encore's engine complaints made up 28% of its total complaints, lower than the 45-53% share seen in 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.