2025 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 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported part: Electrical system (6 complaints, median 10,050 mi).
- 1 recall campaign 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: 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
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 300miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns 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, 1.3L 3-cyl FWD · 29 city / 31 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Buick Encore GX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2025 Buick Encore GX. The part named most often is electrical system, with 6 complaints (40% of the total), followed by other or unknown (3) and transmission and drivetrain (3). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 300 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 221 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 30 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 148 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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 system6 40%
- Other or unknown3 20%
- Air bags1 6.7%
- Brakes1 6.7%
- Engine1 6.7%
- Fuel system1 6.7%
- Lane departure1 6.7%
Also reported: Seat belts (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “I am reporting a defect involving my **2025 Buick Encore GX AWD manufactured by General Motors. Within two days of purchasing the vehicle, the dashboard displayed the warning message “Service Charging System – Vehicle May Stall.” I contacted the dealership on the third day of ownership and was instructed to bring the vehicle in for service. Since that time the vehicle has required multiple repair visits related to the charging system. …”
NHTSA complaint #11723671, filed 2026-03Other or unknown: “nStar remote diagnostic system returned five false-negative results across two confirmed mechanical failures. January 2, 2026: two diagnostics at 5:50 PM and 5:53 PM returned No Error Code Found while the transmission was actively failing. At 8:39 PM, the system identified P0700 and P2714 (Transmission System Failure, Service within 1 day ). March 14, 2026: two diagnostics at 11:14 AM and 11:17 AM returned No Error Code Found while the vehicle could not exceed 20 mph on a highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11728489, filed 2026-04Transmission and drivetrain: “When I go 63 miles an hour the car starts chugging and my dealership changed the transmission fluid. I drove it home today and it still chugging. They called me and said they took a 2026 Buick encore and did the same thing but will not help me. They told me it’s a daily occurrence in the vehicle. It shouldn’t be chugging going up hills at 63 miles an hour.”
NHTSA complaint #11712963, filed 2026-01Back-over prevention (rear camera): “In my car there is an electrical issue with the radio. Sometimes when I’m backing up and using the camera the lane assistance doesn’t work properly which can cause someone to back into things if they are using it. Also another issue it has is when I’m driving the entire radio and dashboard flicks and the screen goes out which is dangerous when driving because now I’m not sure what my speed level is checking gas levels if your on phone calls it isn’t consistent. …”
NHTSA complaint #11724685, filed 2026-03Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 100 and 20,000 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 2025 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 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2024: same overall rating; 2026: 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 2025 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 | 1.3L 3-cyl | CVT | 29 | 31 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Encore GX FWD | 1.2L 3-cyl · flex-fuel | CVT | 30 | 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.
Recall details for the 2025 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. 221 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 2025 Buick Encore GX have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2025 Buick Encore GX as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 Buick Encore GX is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 6 complaints (40% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 3.
Has the 2025 Buick Encore GX been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2025 Buick Encore GX do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 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 2025 Buick Encore GX get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Buick Encore GX (Encore GX FWD, 1.3L 3-cyl) at 30 mpg combined, 29 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 2025 Buick Encore GX reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 300 miles and the middle half falls between 100 and 20,000 miles; 100% 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.