2015 Buick Encore Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2015 Buick Encore reflects a year in which the four-door sport utility was listed in six trims: Base, Convenience, CX, CXL, Leather and Premium. Power for the lineup comes from a gasoline 1.4L inline-four of 83 cubic inches, turbocharged and fitted with double overhead camshafts. Procedures, specifications and torque values address the engine, fuel, ignition and cooling systems, the transmission and drivetrain, and the brakes, steering and suspension, with wiring diagrams and diagnostics for the electrical system.

Engines covered

• 1.4L inline-four (83 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sport utility

Trims covered

• Base
• Convenience
• CX
• CXL
• Leather
• Premium

Known issues on the 2015 Encore. The 2015 Encore carries 4 recalls. One involved steering: on certain 2015 Encore vehicles from a specific build window, the column housing could rub the power steering circuit board until assist cut out suddenly, and dealers replaced the column as needed. Certain 2015 Encore vehicles from another window had tire placards missing rim sizes, and two recalls covered certain 2015 Encore vehicles whose air bag module software could suspend frontal air bag and pretensioner deployment during a self-test. Complaints total 124: electrical 30, engine 29, steering 27, service brakes 20, air bags 16; 6 reported a crash, 2 a fire and 6 an injury. Steering and electrical wiring diagrams and diagnostics apply.