2024 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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 69 |
| 2021 | 52 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 3 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
65% of complaints: electrical system — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
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This is not a new issue and has happened multiple times since the purchase of this vehicle. Multiple times while driving my 2024 Buick Encore GX, the entire instrument panel intermittently goes completely blank/black.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260804
Also filed under EXTERIOR LIGHTING and UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The contact owns a 2024 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH and attempting to stop the vehicle, the instrument panel displayed a blank screen. An independent mechanic was contacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260716
13% of complaints: exterior lighting — 4 distinct reports on file.
10% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file.
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When driving on the freeway 60 mph, the car jerked and locked up, no warning lights, speedometer was rising and dropping rapidly, car slowly dropped speed.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260714
Also filed under ENGINE
10% of complaints: engine — 3 distinct reports on file.
6% of complaints: steering — 2 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles.
Remedy: The VCU software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023.
Campaign 23V744000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2024 Buick Encore GX — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (20 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 23V744000 (electrical system) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2024 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 2024 Buick Encore GX?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 65% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Buick Encore GX have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.