2024 Buick Encore GX Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,350miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2024 Buick Encore GX, 9% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,350 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When driving on the freeway 60 mph, the car jerked and locked up, no warning lights, speedometer was rising and dropping rapidly, car slowly dropped speed. Had to pull on the side of the road, when car was put to parked, neutral, or drive it went backwards until it wasn’t able to move at all. Car was towed to the GM Chevrolet in my area where it was fixed previously for transmission module issue. After inspection it was found by a mechanic that it was a transmission failure. Thankfully, we didn’t get into an accident but it was a close call.”
NHTSA complaint #11750191, filed 2026-07“The contact owns a 2024 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that upon shifting the vehicle into drive, the vehicle failed to move, prompting the contact to turn off the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to immediately restart. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to start. Later, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly began to decelerate independently before returning to normal functionality. …”
NHTSA complaint #11592203, filed 2024-06, 4,200 miles“The contact owns a 2024 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60-65 MPH on the interstate, the vehicle was shuddering abnormally while accelerating, and the transmission failed to properly shift into gear. The contact was concerned about safety while driving the vehicle at highway speeds. There were no warning lights illuminated, or messages displayed prior to the failure. After the most recent failure, the vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11747164, filed 2026-06, 34,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11016668Apr 2, 2025This Preliminary information communicates diagnostic aids for a surge or fishbite concern
- 11016963Mar 13, 2025This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a transmission fluid leak.
- 11016943Mar 11, 2025This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct a customer concern of start/stop inoperative, MIL illuminated w/DTC P2797.
- 11015623Mar 5, 2025This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a transmission fluid leak.
- 11014630Feb 25, 2025This Preliminary information communicates information on what dealer technicians should due if they encounter a broken chain on a CVT transmission
- 11014567Feb 12, 2025This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a transmission fluid leak.
- 11014291Feb 5, 2025This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a transmission fluid leak.
- 11013399Jan 29, 2025This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician on possible sources of transmission fluid leaks from the transmission oil filter or cooler line seals .
- 11013892Jan 10, 2025This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a transmission fluid leak.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2024 Buick Encore GX
21 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 Buick Encore GX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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