50 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict BUY 77/100
“While driving check engine suddenly illuminated following by a "warning reduced engine power" message. Car began driving sluggish and driving over 35mph caused serious trembling. After multiple diagnosis with several engine codes pointing to issues with ECM, and mass air flow sensor, and the wiring affliated . I took the vehicle to the GMC dealership to get vehicle serviced and was told the wiring had broken and me”NHTSA complaint, 2021 Buick Encore GX owner
“The contact owns a 2021 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was firm while depressed, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and several unknown diagnostic trouble codes were retrieved. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, but the vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The contact related t”NHTSA complaint, 2021 Buick Encore GX owner
“Due to defective LIN BUS 2 failure to read mass air flow sensor, vehicle suddenly goes into limp mode. This speed control issue is documented in GM Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) #22-NA-008 and PIP5934, 2022.”NHTSA complaint, 2021 Buick Encore GX owner
| Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 24/09/2020 | Service Brakes SAFETY | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic b |
| 10/06/2021 | Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift:Stand | 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 |
On the federal record it scores 77/100: 50 owner complaints (10 per year on the road) and 2 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 15 of 50 categorised reports.
The 2021 Buick Encore GX scored 77/100 on the federal record.