2015 Buick Encore Service Brakes Problems
NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How service brakes ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 123 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Buick Encore overview page.
What owners report
“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…”NHTSA complaint 11415263 — filed 05/05/2021
“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…”NHTSA complaint 11386321 — filed 01/03/2021
“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 !”NHTSA complaint 11339950 — filed 07/17/2020
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Service Brakes complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2015 Buick Encore have service brakes problems?
Service Brakes is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Buick Encore: 20 of 123 complaints on file (16.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2015 Buick Encore have in total?
123 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
