CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Buick Encore GX has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (15 reports).
2021 Buick Encore GX recalls
Emergency jack can break during use, risking vehicle collapse
The emergency jack supplied with these vehicles can fracture while in use if it is not positioned as directed in the owner's manual.
Brake Boost May Fail, Requiring Extra Pedal Force
Contamination at a sensor connection in the electronic brake boost system can interrupt communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.
Most common 2021 Buick Encore GX problems
Problem areas named in the 53 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 15 |
| Power Train | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Lane Departure | 3 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2021 Buick Encore. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the radio display screen was blank. While reversing, the rear-view camera briefly displayed an image before going blank. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 87,402.
Vehicle does not recognize it is in Park even when the shifter is placed in that position. As a result, the vehicle cannot be turned off. GM has issued a technical service bulletin for this issue, but has not yet performed a recall.
The Frontview camera or its software is the issue. It allows the car to drift outside of the lane on both sides of the car before warning and or pulling you back over but then it just pulls you to the other line and lets you cross it back and forth if you let it and every time crossing the line. Extremely dangerous if you don't know that it's not functioning correctly. Also her adaptive cruise control doesn't work and I know for a fact it uses the same camera to work to be able to tell when a vehicle is ahead of you which her car does show the symbol for when a car is ahead of you but it doesn't slow down her cruise control leaving a gap between the 2 cars so again if you didn't pay atten
While driving check engine suddenly illuminated following by a "warning reduced engine power" message. Car began driving sluggish and driving over 35mph caused serious trembling. After multiple diagnosis with several engine codes pointing to issues with ECM, and mass air flow sensor, and the wiring affliated . I took the vehicle to the GMC dealership to get vehicle serviced and was told the wiring had broken and melted which caused the check engine to come on and the vehicle to drive the way it did. The cause was the zip tie being tied too tight as stated in GMs own bulletin number 22-NA-008. This should be a bulletin it should be a recall!
The contact owns a 2021 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was firm while depressed, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and several unknown diagnostic trouble codes were retrieved. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, but the vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V588000 (Service Brakes); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.
2021 Buick Encore GX questions
Does the 2021 Buick Encore GX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2021 Buick Encore GX: Emergency jack can break during use, risking vehicle collapse; Brake Boost May Fail, Requiring Extra Pedal Force. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Buick Encore GX?
Based on 53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (15), Power Train (11), Service Brakes (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Buick Encore GX has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.