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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2015 Buick Encore takes 5W-30 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 5 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 15mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 25 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the ACDelco PF64. Note: this vehicle has 4 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: May 1, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2015 Buick Encore Torque your drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (ACDelco PF64) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 5W-30 Full Synthetic as specified by Buick — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
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Safety recalls4 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 board to wear.
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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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."
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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, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
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Technical Service Bulletins1193 All categories EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE WHEELS STEERING EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION ENGINE SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE STRUCTURE:BODY VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER VISIBILITY/WIPER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL SEAT BELTS TIRES SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SERVICE BRAKES SEATS VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES POWER TRAIN STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM SUSPENSION POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM STRUCTURE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) LANE DEPARTURE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY BACK OVER PREVENTION STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR PARKING BRAKE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) WHEELS:RIM TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP VISIBILITY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) TIRES:SIDEWALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HAND HEATER:WIRING HARNESS FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
PI1356A EQUIPMENT 2014-12-01
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
13-00-89-004G EQUIPMENT 2014-03-17
This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to replacing parts that may be un necessary.
03-06-03-004K ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY 2014-03-28
This warranty bulletin explains how to use the EL-50313 Midtronic GR8 Battery tester to test a battery and determin if it is warranty or not
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