2022 Buick ENCORE GX: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
32 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
28,586 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 32 complaints (40.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 21.9% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 6.3% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 6.3% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 6.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 6.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 3.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 13 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 1 |
Power Train: 13; Electrical System: 9; Unknown Or Other: 9; Engine: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 25 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 7 |
2022: 2; 2023: 3; 2024: 10; 2025: 10; 2026: 7
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 7 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11466274 · 2022-05-26 (May 26, 2022)
Leased this car at the end of March. When I attempted to install the car seat for my grandson I could not find the LATCH anchors. My sales rep attempted to find them and could not. I finally was told to make a service appointment and the service manager could not find them. He contacted GM and after getting a response from them told me they are an "option" and I could have them order parts 20788228 and 20788229 and install them. I called GM customer service and after several calls from them they signed me up for GM Rewards and told me I could u…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11466274 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11478218 · 2022-08-08 (August 8, 2022)
Purchased my 2022 Buick Encore GX from Alexander Buick, Oxnard CA. on July 14th, 2022. On August 4th, 2022 (3 weeks and 273 miles later) was driving in the fast lane of major freeway 101 in Southern Ca.. Without any warning the car died. How I made it across two lanes to my right to get off the freeway without a seconds notice to the many cars and semis behind me I was able to veer a dead car to the side of the road with no accidents and no loss of life (mine.) Car was towed to dealer and just informed this morning that it is a faulty high…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11478218 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11501775 · 2023-01-14 (January 14, 2023)
We where lucky compared to the other lady who wrote in this problem area. We where parked in a parking lot, ran in store to get item, left car running for wife to listen to radio and stay warm. As I got in, we spoke and was ready to pull out of the parking space and the car went weird. The car hesitated a little but was still running and then all the warning lights came on. It told us on the screen that steering might be effected and engine will not run to full capacity. The car ran like it was in "limp" mode(like the Kawasaki ATV when they hav…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11501775 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11532100 · 2023-07-13 (July 13, 2023)
2022 Buick Encore GX Does not have Lower LATCH hooks for child seat. Hooks are described in Owner''s Manual and marked on rear seats but there are no hooks.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11532100 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11559903 · 2023-12-13 (December 13, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the gear shifter was shifted into park(P); however, the “Shift to Park” message was displayed. The contact shifted the gear shifter back and forth between drive(D) and reverse (R) and then shifted into park(P) before the proper gear was recognized; however, on several occasions, the vehicle intermittently failed to turn off when the “Shift to Park” message was displayed, and the contact left the vehicle running until the vehicle shut off by itself. The v…
Owner-reported narrative. 30 miles reported. Look up ODI 11559903 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11586210 · 2024-04-30 (April 30, 2024)
Engine Yes my safety and others were at risk. I was driving and the car power down and two lights came on engine light and engine service came on and then service ECM message yes i got the engine light the first few months into my lease and i took back to the dealership that purchase and they promised they would fix the issue and now i got the engine like again. I don't feel safe in this car. i got the car serviced at the dealership in 02/14/2024 and they did not say thing was wrong with the car.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11586210 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11594415 · 2024-06-14 (June 14, 2024)
Within first couple months of ownership we had a wheel insert come off. We had it replaced at dealer Dec 2022 and noted it was two small bolts holding on the insert to actual wheel. The screws (2) appeared to have sheared off and are in line with brake rotors, calipers, and wheel itself when dislodging. The actual insert goes forward and can hit other cars and damage finish and other items as a projectile. We then had another do the same thing on different wheel 12 months later. Same issue. Same resolve as metal screws/bolts go directly …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11594415 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11598041 · 2024-07-01 (July 1, 2024)
When the car is parked, it will not shut off due to the “shift to park” warning.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11598041 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
21V440000 · Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift:Stand
Reported: 2021-06-10 (June 10, 2021)
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 in use.
Consequence: A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owner of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A212335470.
NHTSA campaign record ↗