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Buick Encore GX recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 231 owner complaints for the Buick Encore GX, covering model years 2020 to 2026. The 2020 model year drew the most complaints (69), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 4 recall campaigns on file
  • 231 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 7 model years with data (2020–2026)
  • most complaints: 2020 (69 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (60 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V539000 (reported Aug 20, 2026)
  • 8 complaints reporting a crash (3.5%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (0.4%)
  • 6 complaints reporting an injury (2.6%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Buick Encore GX complaints by model year

7 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2020 model year has the most complaints: 69 of 231, or 29.9%. Next come 2021 (53) and 2022 (32). The fewest are for 2026, with 4 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Buick Encore GX owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2020–2026Column chart of 231 complaints across 7 model years. The highest is 2020 with 69. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2020: 69 complaints6920202021: 53 complaints5320212022: 32 complaints3220222023: 27 complaints2720232024: 31 complaints3120242025: 15 complaints1520252026: 4 complaints42026
Buick Encore GX complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Buick Encore GX complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2020695020
2021532030
2022320000
2023270010
2024310000
2025150100
202641000
All model years2318160

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Buick Encore GX components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 60 complaints (26.0% of all 231), followed by Power Train (51) and Engine (45).

Components named most often in Buick Encore GX complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Buick Encore GX complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System6026.0%
Power Train5122.1%
Unknown or Other4820.8%
Engine4519.5%
Service Brakes3414.7%
Fuel/Propulsion System187.8%
Steering135.6%
Vehicle Speed Control114.8%
Engine and Engine Cooling93.9%
Exterior Lighting83.5%
Forward Collision Avoidance83.5%
Back Over Prevention62.6%
Air Bags52.2%
Lane Departure52.2%
Seat Belts41.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Buick Encore GX recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Encore GX, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2020 to 2026. The 2020, 2021 and 2024 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

  • 4 recall campaigns
  • 1 over-the-air remedy
Buick Encore GX recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2020: 2 campaigns2021: 2 campaigns2022: 1 campaign2023: no campaigns2024: 2 campaigns2025: 1 campaign2026: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V539000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

    Model years 2024–2026

    General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

    Consequence:
    A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 17, 2026. Another letter will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 23V744000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

    Model year 2024 · Over-the-air fix

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.

    Consequence:
    A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    The VCU software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A232424320.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 21V440000

    Reported

    Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift › Stand

    Model years 2020–2022

    General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.

    Consequence:
    A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owner of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A212335470.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 20V588000

    Reported

    Service Brakes

    Model years 2020–2021

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.

    Consequence:
    If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Buick Encore GX questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Buick Encore GX have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Buick Encore GX, covering model years 2020 to 2026. The most recent, 26V539000, was reported on August 20, 2026 and is filed under “Back over prevention”. The 2020, 2021 and 2024 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which Buick Encore GX model year has the most complaints?

The 2020 model year, with 69 of the 231 complaints in NHTSA’s file (29.9%). The next are 2021 (53) and 2022 (32). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Buick Encore GX complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 60 complaints, or 26.0% of all 231. Power Train (51) and Engine (45) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Buick Encore GX?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Buick dealer.

How many Buick Encore GX complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 231 complaints, 8 report a crash, 1 a fire, 6 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.