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Buick Encore GX

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

232

Active records

Recalls

4

Active records

TSBs

868

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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Reporting mechanism

110

Operating state

107

Performance issue

59

Engine behavior

45

Condition issue

41

Braking behavior

36

Powering on/off behavior

31

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

31

Infotainment behavior

27

Noise

27

Driver assistance issue

21

Vibration/harshness

12

Safety restraint issue

11

Access/entry issue

10

Steering behavior

10

Electrical issue

9

Lighting behavior

8

Ride/handling behavior

7

Fluid issue

6

Recent change

5

Safety restraint behavior

5

Starting behavior

5

Thermal issue

5

Communication/network issue

3

HVAC behavior

3

Smell

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2022 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed Oct 22, 2026


I am reporting a recurring safety issue involving unexpected stalling and loss of propulsion in a 2022 Buick Encore GX. In February 2026, the dealership replaced the vehicle's transmission with a rebuilt transmission. Since then, the vehicle has continued to experience sporadic stalling and drivability failures over the past eight months. It has been brought to the dealership at least six times since February for inspection and repair. Despite these efforts, the problem continues. Most…

2022 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed Oct 7, 2026


The contact owns a 2022 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the ABS sensor was failing. The dealer stated that the failing part was Part Number: 42907268. The part was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle remained at the dealer while waiting to replace the part a third time. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

2024 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed Oct 5, 2026


I purchased the car from Enterprise Sales and had it for two years. Just today, the instrument panel remained blank after I started the car. After a few more attempts of starting and stopping the car, the panel remained blank, so I drove home. After 2 hours, I started the car to park it, and the instrument panel returned to normal. I looked it up online and found GM had issued a recall for the 2024 Buick Encore GX for the instrument panel going blank, but when I entered my VIN, it said it was…

2023 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed Oct 2, 2026


Engine light. Codes, P146B, P0114, C2B00 @ 64000 miles and the emission purge pump has failed, ECU, purge solenoid. I see an extended warranty has gone out for the same year Envision. As this is the same P/N for this brand and same problems, (I.E. 2020-2022 Encore extended warranty) will this be covered anytime in the future?

2020 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed Sep 26, 2026


While driving my 2020 Buick Encore GX, the vehicle experienced a sudden and dangerous loss of acceleration, immediately dropping into 'Reduced Engine power' limp mode in active traffic, but no other car was Infront or behind my car. A diagnostic scan revealed Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2138, which triggered the computer's safety override system to cut engine throttle. The official dealer repair invoice confirms a manufacturing and assembly defect covered under GM Technical Service…

2023 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed Sep 22, 2026


Engine power reduced all of a sudden on a highway. Turbo went out at less than 45k miles. Turbo was replaced by GM and was told this will occur every 2 years by the dealership. Very unsafe especially driving at highway speeds.

2023 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed Sep 22, 2026


Stabiltrack software jerking my car in a left curve. Took to dealership who seem to find nothing wrong. Reached out to GM with no response or action. Feels extremely dangerous in a left curve unless traction control and Stabilitrack is turned off.

2021 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed Sep 18, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Buick Encore. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the radio display screen was blank. While reversing, the rear-view camera briefly displayed an image before going blank. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 87,402.

2020 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed Sep 14, 2026


There was no service engine warning light on my dashboard. Pending codes in the pictures below popped up on my diagnostics tool less than 24 hours after buying the vehicle from an Audi Dealer. The engine went into limp mode as you can see from the picture below that shows Engine Power is Reduced. After researching these error codes, I was made aware that this is a common issue on this vehicle ad is should be a recall as it states the engine failure is a very serious issue, especially if it…

2020 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed Sep 8, 2026


While reversing, the vehicle suddenly jumped/jerked unexpectedly. Another vehicle was parked close behind me, and I was afraid my vehicle was going to jump into it because the movement was sudden and difficult to control. On another occasion, while traveling approximately 20 mph through a longer curve, the vehicle suddenly jumped/jerked again and I was concerned I could lose control of the vehicle or strike another vehicle. The vehicle has also intermittently shuddered/jumped during normal…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.