2021 Buick Encore GX
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 52
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2021
None on file
29% of complaints
Complaints per year
2021: 52 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 70 |
| 2021 | 52 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
29% · 15 reportsPower train
21% · 11 reportsService brakes
15% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2021 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal was lightly depressed and the vehicle unintentionally came to an instant stop; the vehicle then began to shudder.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-22
This week I leased a white buick encore gx fwd in the preferred model. After driving off the lot I noticed the brakes are very hard to press down and I canât stop the vehicle over short distances.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-06-13
The brake system failed upon pulling into a parking space. Had it happened a few, short moments before, there would have been a high probability of a crash. The vehicle was taken to Hardy Buick GMC Chevrolet.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-06-11
Fuel/propulsion system
13% · 7 reportsElectrical system
8% · 4 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2020-12-09Service brakes20V588000 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.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020.
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2021-07-29Equipment21V440000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2021 Buick Encore GX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V588000 · Service brakes
- Recall 21V440000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2021 Buick Encore GX reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Buick Encore GX?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Buick Encore GX have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.