2025 BUICK ENCORE GX
0 recalls — 23 complaints — 5/5 safety rating
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
23 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 2 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 1, 2026
Incident date: Jan 2, 2026
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 so... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 1, 2026
Incident date: Jan 2, 2026
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 so... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 1, 2026
Incident date: Jan 2, 2026
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 (Transmi... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 1, 2026
Incident date: Jan 2, 2026
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 (Transmi... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 1, 2026
Incident date: Mar 14, 2026
Second complete powertrain failure on March 14, 2026 at 13,993 miles, nine days after first repair (complete transmission replacement for bone-dry sealed transmission). Symptoms: sudden loss of power on highway (unable to exceed 20 mph with accelerator fully depressed), hollow sound, noise described... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 1, 2026
Incident date: Mar 14, 2026
Second complete powertrain failure on March 14, 2026 at 13,993 miles, nine days after first repair (complete transmission replacement for bone-dry sealed transmission). Symptoms: sudden loss of power on highway (unable to exceed 20 mph with accelerator fully depressed), hollow sound, noise described... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Mar 23, 2026
Incident date: Feb 10, 2026
My 2025 Buick Encore GX has experienced an ongoing failure of the rear backup camera system. The issue began intermittently in February 2026, and earlier this month (March) it has progressively worsened. The camera now does not function at all. When shifting into reverse, the display often shows a ... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 23, 2026
Incident date: Feb 10, 2026
My 2025 Buick Encore GX has experienced an ongoing failure of the rear backup camera system. The issue began intermittently in February 2026, and earlier this month (March) it has progressively worsened. The camera now does not function at all. When shifting into reverse, the display often shows a ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 23, 2026
Incident date: Feb 10, 2026
My 2025 Buick Encore GX has experienced an ongoing failure of the rear backup camera system. The issue began intermittently in February 2026, and earlier this month (March) it has progressively worsened. The camera now does not function at all. When shifting into reverse, the display often shows a ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Mar 23, 2026
Incident date: Feb 24, 2026
Component: Parking Assist / Driver Assistance Sensors / Object Detection Incident Description: While operating my Buick Encore GX, I executed a controlled, low-speed right turn and struck a stationary structural column within the vehicle’s path. The column was a fixed, solid object located in cl... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Mar 23, 2026
Incident date: Feb 24, 2026
Component: Parking Assist / Driver Assistance Sensors / Object Detection Incident Description: While operating my Buick Encore GX, I executed a controlled, low-speed right turn and struck a stationary structural column within the vehicle’s path. The column was a fixed, solid object located in cl... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Mar 16, 2026
Incident date: Oct 1, 2025
In my car there is an electrical issue with the radio. Sometimes when I’m backing up and using the camera the lane assistance doesn’t work properly which can cause someone to back into things if they are using it. Also another issue it has is when I’m driving the entire radio and dashboard fli... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 16, 2026
Incident date: Oct 1, 2025
In my car there is an electrical issue with the radio. Sometimes when I’m backing up and using the camera the lane assistance doesn’t work properly which can cause someone to back into things if they are using it. Also another issue it has is when I’m driving the entire radio and dashboard fli... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 11, 2026
Incident date: Oct 2, 2025
I am reporting a defect involving my **2025 Buick Encore GX AWD manufactured by General Motors. Within two days of purchasing the vehicle, the dashboard displayed the warning message “Service Charging System – Vehicle May Stall.” I contacted the dealership on the third day of ownership and was... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 11, 2026
Incident date: Oct 2, 2025
I am reporting a defect involving my **2025 Buick Encore GX AWD manufactured by General Motors. Within two days of purchasing the vehicle, the dashboard displayed the warning message “Service Charging System – Vehicle May Stall.” I contacted the dealership on the third day of ownership and was... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Jan 23, 2026
Incident date: Oct 9, 2025
When I go 63 miles an hour the car starts chugging and my dealership changed the transmission fluid. I drove it home today and it still chugging. They called me and said they took a 2026 Buick encore and did the same thing but will not help me. They told me it’s a daily occurrence in the vehicle. ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 23, 2026
Incident date: Oct 9, 2025
When I go 63 miles an hour the car starts chugging and my dealership changed the transmission fluid. I drove it home today and it still chugging. They called me and said they took a 2026 Buick encore and did the same thing but will not help me. They told me it’s a daily occurrence in the vehicle. ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Jan 7, 2026
Incident date: Aug 30, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the gas pump nozzle was difficult to remove from the fuel filler neck when the vehicle was done refueling. The contact stated that there was one fueling station that he avoided due to the spring that was wr... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Dec 26, 2025
Incident date: Mar 10, 2025
The vehicle has a safety-related defect involving the safety restraint system. A warning message/light appears indicating a malfunction affecting occupant protection. This defect raises concerns regarding proper airbag and restraint operation in the event of a crash. I presented the vehicle for war... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 26, 2025
Incident date: Mar 10, 2025
The vehicle has a safety-related defect involving the safety restraint system. A warning message/light appears indicating a malfunction affecting occupant protection. This defect raises concerns regarding proper airbag and restraint operation in the event of a crash. I presented the vehicle for war... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 10, 2025
Incident date: Nov 1, 2025
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.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 27, 2025
Incident date: Oct 1, 2024
The contact owns a 2025 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at undisclosed speeds and attempting to depress icons on the infotainment system, the screen froze. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on five occasions where it was diagnosed that the infotainment system n... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
May 11, 2025
Incident date: Mar 14, 2025
I had just drove the car off the lot. On my way home there is this violent grip of the steering wheel pulling me into oncoming traffic. Then again to the right towards a telephone pole. During another casual drive, there was a loud clunk and another violent grip of the steering wheel to the left tow... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2025 BUICK ENCORE GX
2025 Buick Encore GX SUV AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash — Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash — Passenger | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash — Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash — Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 17.9% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
BUICK ENCORE GX — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BUICK ENCORE GX across all model years (2020–2024).
12
Total Recalls
282
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
10
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths