When your 2015 Buick Encore’s trunk won’t budge, you can try a few things yourself before you take it to your mechanic, like using the manual latch. Some issues are simple fixes, but others will require you to schedule a maintenance appointment.
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As annoying as it is to deal with a trunk that is stuck, you have some options before calling your Buick dealer to schedule a maintenance appointment. Let’s check a few of them out.
Most common causes
There are a few common reasons a trunk might not be opening. Sometimes you can successfully open the liftgate, but other problems will require a mechanic’s help.
Power Liftgate set to “off”: Check to make sure you didn’t accidentally disable the liftgate. If you have a power liftgate feature on your Encore, you might need to turn the option back on. Check the button for the power liftgate on the center console—if it is in the “off” position, turn the button to “on,” then recheck your trunk.
Latch problem: Something could be stuck in the latch, or the mechanism might not have latched properly. Try using the “open” button on the liftgate itself while pulling upwards; you might be able to free the liftgate. However, don’t pull so hard to force it open that you break the latch!
Obstacles feature: If the liftgate detects anything in its way while opening, it automatically closes again. If it happens more than once, the automatic open feature temporarily turns off, and you will have to open the liftgate manually. The safety feature should reset after you power down and turn the vehicle back on.
Battery issues: If your battery is low or temperatures are freezing, the battery might not send enough electricity to open the liftgate. Check for a battery warning light to see if that might be the cause. You can open your trunk manually if you’re having a battery issue.
Key fob: You might be dealing with a low battery for the key itself, or you were out of range of the trunk when you tried to use the remote feature. Of course, if you still can’t get the trunk to open using the liftgate’s unlock button, this rules out the key fob as the source of the issue.
Damaged part: Other parts can also be the problem, such as the liftgate strut, lock actuator, a blown fuse
, loose wiring, rusted parts, or something else. Unfortunately, a damaged part usually means a mechanic needs to diagnose and fix the problem. If you tried other options without success, like tugging the liftgate open, it’s time to make an appointment. Key Takeaway You can try a few simple options when your liftgate doesn’t open, but you might need to make a service appointment depending on the cause.
How to manually open a 2015 Buick Encore trunk
If you need to open the trunk right away—like if you just made a grocery run and can’t wait—you can use a manual release button to get the trunk open. You’ll want a flathead screwdriver and a flashlight to make things easier, although your Remote Keyless Entry has a key blade option you can also use. Press the key release button at the top of the RKE unit to access it.
Follow these steps to unlock the trunk manually:
Lower the back seats so you can access the trunk from inside the vehicle.
Crawl to the liftgate and look for a round, plastic-covered plug towards the bottom on the back of the hatch. It should be in the middle. Use the screwdriver to pry out the plastic cover.
Use the flashlight to check the opening—you’ll see a square hole set in a disc.
Wedge thescrewdriver’s head diagonally into the square opening and turn counterclockwise until the manual release unlocks. The hatch should open.
Manually unlocking the liftgate could fix the stuck lock permanently, but if you continue to have problems with the trunk, be sure to get your car checked by a mechanic.
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Cost of trunk repair for 2015 Buick Encore
If your liftgate needs repairs, the cost will depend on which part needs to be replaced and whether you make the repair yourself or take it to a mechanic.
If you need to replace the lock, the liftgate latch
costs about $142 from the GM parts store, while the labor cost can add another $60 to $100 onto the bill. Something like the lock actuator
will cost around $125 for the part, while a Liftgate Release Switch
is a cheaper repair at $18—though both will add about $60 to $100 for labor, and up to $150 in expensive places like New York
. If the lock needs realigning so the mechanism doesn’t stick, a trunk latch adjustment
will cost $100 or less based on where you get the repair. A liftgate strut
is also a cheaper replacement at $30 for the part plus labor add-ons. That said, the cost of most repairs to your Encore liftgate will be reasonable unless the damage is severe from a crash. If the liftgate
needs to be replaced, you could be looking at almost $700 just for a single part! This is when having collision insurance
and comprehensive coverage
can really make a difference—only with these coverages in place will your car insurance cover repairs to your vehicle after any collision. How to save on Buick Encore insurance
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