2018 Buick Encore service brakes problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2018 Buick Encore — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding a repeated dangerous defect in my 2018 Buick Encore. The vehicle intermittently locks up while driving without warning. When this happens: brakes become unresponsive or lock steering becomes difficult or locks gas pedal does not respond dashboard…”
filed Apr 29, 2026
“While driving, my car began to glitch out. The screens started turning on and off, the doors began locking and unlocking, and I lost my ability to steer, brake, and accelerate. It caused me to run a red light and I almost got into a severe accident. This issue has occurred several times, and during…”
filed May 17, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Encore years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Encore | 2 | 11% |
| 2019 Encore | 7 | 8% |
| 2017 Encore | 8 | 9% |
| 2016 Encore | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 Encore | 20 | 16% |
| 2014 Encore | 5 | 8% |
| 2013 Encore | 2 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Buick Encore
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.