Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Buick Encore GX has 2 recalls, 43 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
43
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
20V588000
SERVICE BRAKES
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick En...
21V440000
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT:STAND
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not pos...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Buick Encore GX SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Shifter to park message showing on dash and Vehicle will not stop beeping and drains the battery and... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicl... |
| Dec 19, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | When trying to park/shut off, the vehicle gives ‘shift to park’ error message upon shifting to park ... |
| Dec 11, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated while depressing the brake pedal to make... |
| Dec 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that during a routine oil change at the ... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake System Control Module Replacement - The brake system control module needs replacement due to a... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | ENGINE | Evap leak detection pump failed at 78,871 miles. 2022 models and beyond are covered for this defect. |
| Oct 15, 2025 | ENGINE | Evap leak detection pump failed at 78,871 miles. 2022 models and beyond are covered for this defect. |
| Oct 1, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Trying to understand why a recall was not done on an engine issue on this car and instead GMC chose ... |
| Aug 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | When I put my car into Park, a bell alarm sounds and a message shows up to put the car into Park. Wh... |
| Aug 16, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | This is an ongoing issue that I have brought to the NHTSA's attention before, which resulted in a sp... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Once a day sometimes twice, when I have pulled into a parking spot and put the car into Park, a bel... |
| Jul 4, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | About 6 times in the last 3 months when I put the car into reverse and the reverse camera comes on t... |
| Jun 4, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car is put on Park and a warning light comes out saying car is not on park. |
| Jun 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and shift... |
| Apr 30, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Turbo charger has gone out 4 times since I purchased it in April 2021. I have been on the interstate... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2021 Buick Encore with 25000 miles. Warning message “SHIFT TO PARK” while vehicle is in park. Dealer... |
| Jan 15, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle overheating randomly due to faulty Coolant Control Valve. Vehicle goes into reduced power m... |
| Jan 8, 2025 | SEATS | Went to install a car seat and the place to hook it to is so far Imbedded into the seat I would have... |
| Dec 25, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | brakes are difficult to press (VERY HARD) |