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2024 Buick Encore GX: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2024 Buick Encore GX — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for SUV.
Owners filed 25 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 60% of 2024 SUVs. Electrical System leads the reports (56%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2024 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
25
Reports to NHTSA, 2024
Safety recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
30
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 60% of 2024 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2024 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (56% of 25 reports), followed by unknown or other (12%).
Share of all 25 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11739230, ODI 11738174, ODI 11710677, ODI 11698094, ODI 11697643.
Recalls(1)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
Electrical SystemJun 2023 · 23V744000Details +Close −
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.
Risk: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. 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 A232424320.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2024 Buick Encore GX SUV FWD NHTSA source
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2024 Buick Encore GX SUV AWD NHTSA source
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Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore GX FWD | 1.2L 3-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 30 | 31 | 30 |
| Encore GX FWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 29 | 31 | 30 |
| Encore GX AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 26 | 28 | 27 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2024 Buick Encore GX: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2024 Buick Encore GX?
Owners filed 25 NHTSA complaints about the 2024 Buick Encore GX — fewer complaints than 60% of comparable 2024 SUVs, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2024 Buick Encore GX?
The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (56% of complaints) and unknown or other (12%).
How many recalls does the 2024 Buick Encore GX have?
1 recall has been issued that affect the 2024 Buick Encore GX, covering components such as electrical system. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Buick Encore GX get?
The EPA rates the 2024 Buick Encore GX between 27 and 30 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.