2022 Buick Encore GX reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Buick Encore GX holds 32 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 5 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Encore GX years here — under the median of the other years, which is 7. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Stand.

2020 Buick Encore GX — Photo by Mr.choppers, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (13 of 32), then Electrical system (9) and Engine (4).

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Encore GX has 53 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2023 has 27 complaints, 5 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Buick Encore GX. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (1)

Recall equipment, mechanical, jack or lift stand, stand 2021-06-10 · NHTSA campaign 21V440000

Summary 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.

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.

Complaints by component (32 total)

Powertrain

Electrical system

Engine

Engine and engine cooling

Fuel and propulsion system

Equipment

Seats

Wheels

Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"At 15,000 miles the check engine light came on while going to a store. At the store, the vehicle was put in park and tried to shut off engine. The dash said "shift to park". Took to the dealer, was told sensor went out…"
Powertrain, Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-03
"The contact owns a 2022 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the emissions warning light illuminated and hot air was coming from the A/C unit, despite the A/C cooling setting…"
Engine and engine cooling, Equipment · filed 2026-08-27
"CAR BEGAN GIVING AN ALERT THAT SAID "SHIFT TO PARK" WHEN VEHICLE WAS CLEARLY IN PARK BUT CAR WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. I CALLED BUICK CUSTOMER SERVICE, THEY SAID TO TAKE IT TO A DEALERSHIP & HAVE THE PROBLEM CONFIRMED WITH…"
Electrical system · filed 2026-08-14
"6/4/26 Took to dealer and stated that the check engine light was on and car was running sluggish. Had stopped at Autozone and their scan showed the code P0102. The dealer charged me 259.00 to do a diagnostic showing the…"
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-07-15
"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…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-06-22

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2022 Buick Encore GX SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2022 Buick Encore GX SUV FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Specs and fitment

Encore GX, 2020–present

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Buick Encore GX reliable?

What are common problems with a 2022 Buick Encore GX?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (13 of 32), then Electrical system (9) and Engine (4).

Is the 2022 Buick Encore GX more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2022 Buick Encore GX been recalled?

The 2022 Buick Encore GX has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Buick Encore GX?

Owners have filed 32 complaints about the 2022 Buick Encore GX with NHTSA.

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.