2024 Buick Encore GX Problems
Compared with other Buick Encore GX years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2024 can be compared from 2027.
- Most reported part: Electrical system (21 complaints, median 25,000 mi).
- 2 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2021, 2022, 2023
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 34filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 27,810miles, 10 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 30 mpgcombined, 1.2L 3-cyl FWD · 30 city / 31 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2024 Buick Encore GX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2024 Buick Encore GX. The part named most often is electrical system, with 21 complaints (62% of the total), followed by other or unknown (5) and exterior lighting (4). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 27,810 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 426 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 83 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 183 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system21 62%
- Other or unknown5 15%
- Exterior lighting4 12%
- Brakes3 8.8%
- Engine3 8.8%
- Fuel system2 5.9%
- Steering2 5.9%
- Body and structure1 2.9%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #11738174, filed 2026-05Other or unknown: “This is not a new issue and has happened multiple times since the purchase of this vehicle. Multiple times while driving my 2024 Buick Encore GX, the entire instrument panel intermittently goes completely blank/black. All critical information disappears, including the speedometer, fuel gauge, warning lights, and other indicators. The display does not recover on its own and only returns after I fully restart the vehicle. This creates a serious safety hazard especially at night. …”
NHTSA complaint #11754747, filed 2026-08Exterior lighting: “Upon starting up my car, the instrument panel (showing speed, mileage, warning lights, fuel level, blinkers, etc) was completely blank. The entire dashboard is displayed via illumination. This lasted about an hour. There is an open recall on this exact issue, but my VIN isn't included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11613476, filed 2024-09Back-over prevention (rear camera): “The contact owns a 2024 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that upon shifting into reverse(R), the rear-view camera displayed a black screen. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V539000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); as the possible cause for the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11773039, filed 2026-10, 49,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
80% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,500 and 49,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2024 Buick Encore GX. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore GX · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 17.9% risk |
| Encore GX · SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 18.5% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2024 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2023: same overall rating; 2025: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2024 Buick Encore GX version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore GX AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | 9-speed automatic | 26 | 28 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Encore GX FWD | 1.2L 3-cyl | CVT | 30 | 31 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Encore GX FWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | CVT | 29 | 31 | 30 | $2,250 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 26V539000Aug 20, 2026Back over prevention › Sensing system › CameraCovers: Buick Encore GX 2024–2026, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2024–2026, Buick Envista 2024–2025 +1 more
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.
- 23V744000Nov 6, 2023Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panelCovers: Buick Encore GX 2024, Chevrolet Trax 2024, Buick Envista 2024
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…
Recall details for the 2024 Buick Encore GX → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 426 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038741Oct 22, 2026Other or unknown. PI provides information on how to obtain a restricted radio
- 11038460Oct 7, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.
- 11038136Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being…
- 11038132Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037320Sep 10, 2026Other or unknown. This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11037252Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information provides the dealer information of the location of the rear seat child anchors.
- 11036693Aug 28, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information provides a diagnostic tip for diagnosing an issue with Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise and Lane Keep Assist Turns Off or Inoperative.
- 11036690Aug 27, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to the technicians a diagnostic tip if a technician loses communication with the image processor #2 and how to restore communication
Other model years of the Buick Encore GX
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 300 | 1 | 5 | 30 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 34 | 27,810 | 2 | 5 | 30 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 28 | 18,000 | 0 | 5 | 30 | 36 · Typical | Too new |
| 2022 | 34 | 29,293 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 42 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 53 | 45,000 | 2 | 5 | 31 | 57 · Typical | Rising |
| 2020 | 70 | 1,487 | 2 | 4 | 31 | 94 · More | Rising |
All Buick Encore GX model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2024 Buick Encore GX have?
NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2024 Buick Encore GX as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2024 Buick Encore GX is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 21 complaints (62% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 5.
Has the 2024 Buick Encore GX been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2024 Buick Encore GX do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2024 Buick Encore GX 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Buick Encore GX get?
The EPA rates the 2024 Buick Encore GX (Encore GX FWD, 1.2L 3-cyl) at 30 mpg combined, 30 city and 31 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,250 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2024 Buick Encore GX reported?
Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 27,810 miles and the middle half falls between 6,500 and 49,000 miles; 80% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.