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Buick Encore GX

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

201

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

115

Reporting mechanism

92

Performance issue

43

Engine behavior

38

Powering on/off behavior

31

Braking behavior

30

Noise

28

Condition issue

26

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

22

Infotainment behavior

20

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.

2022 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed Jun 22, 2026


The vehicle has less than 60,000 miles. Sometimes, when it is shifted into park, the info center states that it is not in park. I have to jiggle the shift or shift it into other gears and go back to park. The shift is definitely in park when this happens.

2020 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed Jun 21, 2026


Transmission would not connect with the engine. La Fontaine dealership in Saint Clair. Said I need a new transmission cost $14,000. It has 59823 miles under the vehicle.

2023 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed Jun 19, 2026


Three nuts snapped, which secure the front muffler to the length of the exhaust system. The engine side of the exhaust pipe became disconnected and dragged along road, which occurred while driving the vehicle on a residential road. Steering was not impacted, however the pipe would have eventually come completely free, without driving directly to an auto-body repair shop.

2022 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed Jun 9, 2026


I have a 2022 Buick Encore GX with 34,200 miles and I put my car in park but the dashboard said Shift to Park. I tried several times to put it in park but it wouldn't recognize it was in park. The car also wouldn't cut off. I reversed and went forward and back several times trying to put it in park, but it wouldn't see it was in park. I called the dealership and they said jam the gear shifter really hard forward and it would recognize it until they could see the car. The only appointments they…

2021 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed Jun 8, 2026


Due to defective LIN BUS 2 failure to read mass air flow sensor, vehicle suddenly goes into limp mode. This speed control issue is documented in GM Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) #22-NA-008 and PIP5934, 2022.

2022 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed Jun 4, 2026


1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Answer: I only have 34,200 miles on my 2022 Buick Encore GX and when I put my car in park, I get a warning message on the dashboard telling me Shift to Park but I am already in park and my car won't shut off. Why at 34,000 miles? 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Answer: What if the car thinks it isn't in Park and starts rolling hitting a child, another car, or…

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…

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.