NHTSA Complaint #11568862 — 2015 BUICK ENCORE

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11568862
Vehicle	2015 BUICK ENCORE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 29, 2024
Date Filed	January 30, 2024
Mileage	88,326 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2015 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel seized with the electronic power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a gas station temporarily. The dealer was contacted and suggested the contact call the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V146000 (Steering) as a possible solution; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,326.

Related Complaints for the 2015 BUICK ENCORE

Other STEERING Complaints

#11677619 — July 31, 2025 — The contact owns a 2015 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle fail...

#11623230 — November 2, 2024 — While driving the dash signal came on stating that the power steering unit had gone off. The car was being driven wi...

#11606836 — August 6, 2024 — The contact owns a 2015 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated...

#11573532 — February 23, 2024 — I was driving at 65 when the power assist on my steering stopped and i was forced off the road. The check engine lig...

#11564285 — January 8, 2024 — While at a stoplight, my buick encore's power steering just stopped working. I was only able to turn the steering whe...

Recent Complaints for the 2015 BUICK ENCORE

#11687354 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING — September 15, 2025 — The contact owns a 2015 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator, the vehicle hesitated...

#11679703 — ENGINE — August 10, 2025 — check engine light came onforP0299 code and heard that there's a lot of vehicles with turbos having this problem

#11677619 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — July 31, 2025 — The contact owns a 2015 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle fail...

#11677619 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL — July 31, 2025 — The contact owns a 2015 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle fail...

#11639035 — ENGINE — January 28, 2025 — Leaking oil from oil coolant pipe under car and timing chain or belt gasket blowing oil.i have seen on Google in 201...