Sell your 2015 Buick Encore for cash

The 2015 Buick Encore is a SUV that came with a 1.4L 4-cyl engine. At 11 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2015 Buick Encore at a glance

Body styleSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines1.4L 4-cyl (turbocharged versions available)
TransmissionsAutomatic (S6)
DriveFront-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy23–25 city / 30–33 highway / 26–28 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$2,400–$2,600 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂320–348 grams per mile
EPA fuel economy score6–7 out of 10
EPA greenhouse gas score6–7 out of 10
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)3,346 lb
Gross vehicle weight rating4,352–4,475 lb
Versions tested by EPA2 configurations: Encore, Encore AWD
Age11 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 11 years old, a 2015 Encore is newer than most junk cars, so working parts like the engine, transmission and body panels are in demand from rebuilders and parts buyers.
  • Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2015 Encore weighed 3,346 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2015 Encore. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the electrical system, typically around 38,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2015 Buick Encore recalls

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering the 2015 Buick Encore. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Seat BeltsJul 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V437000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and…

Risk: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Seat BeltsSep 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V651000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500…

Risk: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

EquipmentMar 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V162000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to February 9, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Trax vehicles manufactured October 13, 2014, to February 3, 2015. The affected vehicles have tire placards that do not provide the rim size information for the front or rear wheels.…

Risk: If the label is missing front and rear rim size information, the owner may replace the rims with ones that are an incorrect size, increasing the risk of crash.

SteeringMar 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V146000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured November 27, 2014, to February 24, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Trax vehicles manufactured November 18, 2014, to February 17, 2015. The steering column assembly housing may contact the power steering printed circuit board causing the circuit…

Risk: The circuit board wear may cause a sudden loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Common 2015 Encore problems

Owners have filed 124 complaints about the 2015 Buick Encore with NHTSA. 6 reports involved a crash and 2 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 7 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Electrical System30
  • Engine29
  • Steering27
  • Service Brakes20
  • Air Bags16
  • Unknown or Other15

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Electrical System38,000 mi
  • Engine50,000 mi
  • Steering58,000 mi
  • Service Brakes18,000 mi
  • Air Bags53,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other25,000 mi

2015 Buick Encore crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Buick Encore, by version tested.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
Suv, AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17.9%
Suv, FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19.8%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2015 Buick Encore service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 1,461 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2015 Buick Encore. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Equipment206
  • Equipment163
  • Electrical System145
  • Engine and Engine Cooling98
  • Engine86
  • Equipment Adaptive/Mobility60

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · PIT5698F

    This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · PIP4902W

    This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2026 · PIT5099J

    PI to help diagnose A/C concern

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2026 · PIT3271Q

    This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Other Buick Encore years

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Selling a 2015 Encore: questions

How much is a 2015 Buick Encore worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2015 Encore that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2015 Encores that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2015 Encore with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2015 Buick Encore; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2015 Encore?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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