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Buick Encore GX

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

195

Active records

Recalls

3

Active records

TSBs

869

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

10

Crashes

7

Fires

1

Top reported issues — Buick Encore GX

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Operating state

114

Reporting mechanism

91

Performance issue

42

Engine behavior

37

Braking behavior

30

Powering on/off behavior

29

Noise

28

Condition issue

26

Infotainment behavior

20

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

19

Driver assistance issue

13

Safety restraint issue

11

Electrical issue

10

Access/entry issue

9

Lighting behavior

9

Steering behavior

8

Vibration/harshness

7

Ride/handling behavior

5

Safety restraint behavior

5

Thermal issue

5

Recent change

3

Starting behavior

3

Fluid issue

2

Smell

2

Communication/network issue

1

HVAC behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2024 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed May 21, 2026


The contact owns a 2024 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the instrument panel displayed a blank screen. In addition, the contact stated that the failure occurred every 31 seconds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed VCU module. The contact was informed that the VCU module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. In addition, the contact was informed that…

2024 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed May 15, 2026


The instrument panel gets really hot. I've taken the car to a dealer to diagnose the problem but they say that that can't find anything wrong .There were no warning lights or any message. I purchased the car in 2025 and it already had a little over 10,000 miles on it. Not just the instrument panel gets hot, but, also yhe panel where the radio is.

2021 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed May 5, 2026


A 2021 Buick Encore GX with 66,828 miles experienced sudden transmission failure while driving. The vehicle lost forward gear engagement and began slipping, creating an immediate safety risk to the driver and other motorists due to unexpected loss of vehicle propulsion and control. The vehicle was diagnosed by an authorized GM dealership. Diagnostic codes P2714 (Transmission Control Solenoid Valve 4 Stuck Off) and P0700 (Transmission Control Module Request) were confirmed. The transmission…

2021 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed May 3, 2026


The 1.3L turbo caused metal fragments to get into my engine which in return caused the transmission to fail. My 2021 Buick encore gx has been in the shop since early February 2026 at Garber Buick in Fort Pierce Florida. The first diagnosis was solenoids needed to be replaced, after the solenoids were replaced they told me the engine needed to be replaced, once the engine was put in Garber Buick told me the transmission now needed to be replaced. GM motors have been involved I have case number…

2021 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed Apr 23, 2026


Turbocharger is defective. Reduced engine power. Engine Power reduced shows up on my dashboard. I bought the car brand new at Lindsey Buick in Ohio. This car is too young for this problem. Lindsey Buick and GM need to stand up to accountability and transparency when it comes to delivering top quality products. My vehicle almost caused a horrific accident by not accelerating fast enough. I am [XXX] , a widow, and in need of my car being fixed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM…

2021 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed Apr 18, 2026


My vehicle suddenly stalled and completely shut off while I was driving. No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms to alert me there was any engine issues. I was definitely put in danger as I was driving at rush hour in a 6 lane busy US 1 Federal Highway. The vehicle was stalled, without any power, in the middle lane with cars and trucks swerving around me at the last minute. I called 911 immediately and they dispatched cruisers to help push my vehicle across 4 lanes of traffic. This…

2020 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed Apr 14, 2026


My 2020 Buick Encore GX which has only $30,600 had the Shift to Park message appear on the dashboard screen and my car was not turning off properly. I read online that it is a widespread known issue: however, I had to pay $630.14 to fix the GM well know widespread issue so I can turn off my vehicle. This should be covered FREE of charge by GM as they are aware of the issue affecting the 2020 Buick Encore GX.

2024 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed Apr 10, 2026


The contact owns a 2024 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a blurry image, and the rear-view camera later displayed a solid red image. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that there were no issues with the rear-view camera image. The failure reoccurred, but the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact referenced an unknown…

2025 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed Apr 1, 2026


Second complete powertrain failure on March 14, 2026 at 13,993 miles, nine days after first repair (complete transmission replacement for bone-dry sealed transmission). Symptoms: sudden loss of power on highway (unable to exceed 20 mph with accelerator fully depressed), hollow sound, noise described as like a rock tumbling around inside. OnStar diagnostics returned No Error Code Found twice (11:14 AM and 11:17 AM) during active failure. Dealer (Loveland Buick GMC) diagnosed battery issue but…

2025 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed Apr 1, 2026


nStar remote diagnostic system returned five false-negative results across two confirmed mechanical failures. January 2, 2026: two diagnostics at 5:50 PM and 5:53 PM returned No Error Code Found while the transmission was actively failing. At 8:39 PM, the system identified P0700 and P2714 (Transmission System Failure, Service within 1 day). March 14, 2026: two diagnostics at 11:14 AM and 11:17 AM returned No Error Code Found while the vehicle could not exceed 20 mph on a highway. OnStar agent…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.