2025 Buick Encore GX Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 20%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2025 Buick Encore GX, 20% of the 15 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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 2026-04“On the morning of 11/01/2025, the vehicle was in volved in a fire. The cause of the fire is uncertain so the insurance company is investigating it and asked I report it to the NHTSA.”
NHTSA complaint #11698548, filed 2025-11“Sealed transmission found bone dry at approximately 13,000 miles. No consumer-accessible dipstick. Complete transmission failure January 2, 2026. Second complete powertrain failure March 14, 2026, nine days after first repair completed. Symptoms on second failure (loss of power, hollow tumbling sound) consistent with engine bearing/connecting rod failure matching Cook et al. v. General Motors (Case No. 1:26-cv-00229, D. Del.) covering 1.2L/1.3L turbo engines. Dealer diagnosed battery issue on second failure and provided indefinite loaner. Vehicle purchased June 2025. …”
NHTSA complaint #11728490, filed 2026-04Related service bulletins
- 11038741Oct 22, 2026PI provides information on how to obtain a restricted radio
- 11038460Oct 7, 2026This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.
- 11038136Sep 28, 2026This 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…
- 11038132Sep 28, 2026This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037320Sep 10, 2026This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11037252Sep 4, 2026This Preliminary Information provides the dealer information of the location of the rear seat child anchors.
- 11036693Aug 28, 2026This 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, 2026This 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 or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2025 Buick Encore GX
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2025 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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