Buick Encore GX Recalls (2020-2024)
The Buick Encore GX has been the subject of 3 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2020 to 2024 model years. They cluster mostly around the electrical system, equipment, and service brakes.
The Buick Encore GX scores 74 out of 100 (grade B), a better-than-average recall record. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 67% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 33% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 3 campaigns span 4 model years of the Buick Encore GX. The single largest affected 135,400 vehicles, over equipment. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Encore GX problems owners report and its crash-test safety ratings.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Buick Encore GX may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Buick Encore GX recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Buick Encore GX recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2024 Buick Encore GX Recalls
1 recall affects the 2024 Buick Encore GX, involving the electrical system.
2022 Buick Encore GX Recalls
1 recall affects the 2022 Buick Encore GX, involving the equipment.
2021 Buick Encore GX Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2021 Buick Encore GX, involving the equipment and service brakes.
2020 Buick Encore GX Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2020 Buick Encore GX, involving the equipment and service brakes.
Every Buick Encore GX recall in detail
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2024 Buick Encore GX
- Vehicles in this recall
- 60,154
- Reported
- Nov 6, 2023
- Owners notified
- Dec 4, 2023
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 23V744000.
Equipment
- Affected years
- 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX
- Vehicles in this recall
- 135,400
- Reported
- Jun 10, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jul 29, 2021
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 21V440000.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX
- Vehicles in this recall
- 3,677
- Reported
- Sep 24, 2020
- Owners notified
- Dec 9, 2020
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 20V588000.
Common questions about Buick Encore GX recalls
- Does the Buick Encore GX have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on record for the Buick Encore GX across the 2020 to 2024 model years. The most common areas are the electrical system, equipment, and service brakes.
- How many times has the Buick Encore GX been recalled?
- The Buick Encore GX has 3 recall campaigns from the 2020 to 2024 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Buick Encore GX recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the equipment, affecting 135,400 vehicles. A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
- Which Buick Encore GX model year has the most recalls?
- The 2020 Buick Encore GX has the most, with 2 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Buick Encore GX has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.