2015 Buick Encore

One of the worst reliability cars out there. I had so many engine issues (AC went out twice, air intake issues, transmission issues). Lost so much money on repairs, I had finally just had to get rid of it. Would recommend avoiding this model at all costs.

I bought my 2015 Buick Encore Convenience from an aging family member in early 2020 as they no longer could drive. It only had 12k mi on it. It had sat a lot. The body and interior were like new. Right away the car had odd electrical problems with the dash lights flickering, radio going out and clock always loosing time. Checked multiple times at dealer to no avail. First major repair was a fried core coil, plugs and wires at about 60k. Then had failed ac compressor, then a failed thermostat, then replaced water pump-all before 100k. Electrical oddities continued. Car bucking, shuddering at times, has slight burning smell at highway speeds, multiple repair checks to no avail. Keep saying “it just needs a tune up.” Now at 114k, bucking started again, check engine light on, catalytic converter failed and is being replaced. The car seems to run hot, on cool dark mornings (45-65 F outside temp) - hot air will blow towards driver with heater off and vents closed. But Not when it’s 15F outside! I worry this model has endemic electrical system flaws that are frying systems well before they should need replacement. I usually have Hondas (since 1980) so this level of breakdowns and expensive repairs is unexpected. Each repair I think it will solve the problem. Worry to take it on any trips and be stranded. Have had to baby the bucking Buick to repair shop too many times.

It’s a cute car! I bought it in 2020 and have had to have several things replaced. at this point, I believe I have spent more than half the value on the car in repairs and I’m still paying on it. So for me I don’t feel like it’s worth it.