Buick Encore GX years to avoid and best years
Newer Buick Encore GX years have about the same owner complaints per year as the older ones. 2024 has the most complaints per year, at 10 (31 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2021 at 4 (from 53 complaints), 2022 at 5 (from 32 complaints), and 2023 at 5 (from 27 complaints). The Buick Encore GX 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2024 Buick Encore GX, 13 of 31 complaints name Electrical system.
Data as of .
2021
2022
2023
2025–26
Buick Encore GX reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Buick Encore GX. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 29 |
| 2025 → Too early | 8 | 15 | 1 | Electrical system | 29 |
| 2024 → Most | 10 | 31 | 2 | Electrical system | 29 |
| 2023 → Fewest | 5 | 27 | 0 | Engine | 29 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 5 | 32 | 1 | Powertrain | — |
| 2021 → Fewest | 4 | 53 | 2 | Engine | — |
| 2020 → | 9 | 69 | 2 | Powertrain | — |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Crossover
- Oil
- 0W-30 (1.2L turbo and 1.3L turbo; check manual for temperature band) · 4.2 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/55R18
Known issues for this generation
Recall 20V588000 covers certain 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles (with Chevrolet Corvette, Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, and Chevrolet Trailblazer) where sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may interrupt communication and lose brake-boost assist; dealers replace the electronic brake boost module. Recall 21V440000 covers certain 2020-2022 Encore GX vehicles (with 2021-2022 Trailblazer) whose emergency jack can fracture if not positioned as directed in the owner’s manual; dealers replace the jack. Recall 26V539000 covers certain 2024-2026 Encore GX vehicles (with Envista, Trailblazer, and Trax) whose rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image; dealers inspect and replace the camera as needed. Recall 23V744000 covers certain 2024 Encore GX vehicles (with Envista and Trax) whose Virtual Cockpit Unit software may blank the instrument panel at startup or while driving; dealers or an OTA update revise VCU software.
Frequently asked questions
Which Buick Encore GX years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2021 at 4 (from 53 complaints), 2022 at 5 (from 32 complaints), and 2023 at 5 (from 27 complaints).
Which Buick Encore GX year has the most owner complaints?
2024 has the most complaints per year, at 10 (31 complaints). On the 2024 Buick Encore GX, 13 of 31 complaints name Electrical system.
How do Buick Encore GX owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Buick Encore GX years have about the same owner complaints per year as the older ones.
Which Buick Encore GX years are too early to compare?
The Buick Encore GX 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What oil does a Buick Encore GX take?
0W-30 for the 1.2L and 1.3L turbos (check the manual for temperature band); capacity about 4.2 qt.
Is there a brake assist recall on early Encore GX models?
Recall 20V588000 covers certain 2020-2021 Encore GX vehicles (with Corvette, CT4, CT5, XT4, and Trailblazer) for electronic brake-boost sensor contamination.