Buick Encore GX
The 2026 Buick Encore GX presents a generally good reliability outlook, marked by zero recalls and complaints.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 3 | 1.3 | Regular | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2025 | suv | 3 | 1.3 | Regular | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2024 | suv | 3 | 1.3 | Regular | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2023 | suv | 3 | 1.3 | Regular | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive |
| 2022 | suv | 3 | 1.3 | Regular | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2021 | suv | 3 | 1.3 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2020 | suv | 3 | 1.3 | Regular | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | AWD/All-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 102.2, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 102.2 | 18 | 18 |
| 2020 | 5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 102.2, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 102.2 | 18 | 18 |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Frontal crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | Overall rating | Side crash | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | parkAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2026 BUICK ENCORE GX SUV N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Buick Encore GX SUV AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Buick Encore GX SUV AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Buick Encore GX SUV AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | optional |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Buick Encore GX SUV AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | optional |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Buick Encore GX SUV AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | optional |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 2020 Buick Encore GX SUV AWD | standard | 4 | 5 | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | optional |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Buick Encore GX presents a generally good reliability outlook, marked by zero recalls and complaints.
2025
The 2025 Buick Encore GX offers average public reliability, but a critical steering assist malfunction is a significant ownership concern.
2024
The 2024 Buick Encore GX presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to frequent electrical system failures, particularly the instrument cluster.
2023
The 2023 Buick Encore GX presents a mixed reliability picture.
2022
The 2022 Buick Encore GX is rated below average for reliability, with a significant number of owner complaints focused on the **powertrain** and **electrical system**.
2021
The 2021 Buick Encore GX is rated below average for reliability, with significant concerns in its **braking system** and **engine power**.
2020
The 2020 Buick Encore GX earns a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to significant safety-critical issues with the **braking system** and widespread electrical/powertrain failures reported at low mileage.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Buick Encore GX?
Carfocal currently has 7 published Encore GX reports, covering 2020 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Buick Encore GX presents a generally good reliability outlook, marked by zero recalls and complaints.
Published year coverage: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Buick Encore GX reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Buick Encore GX. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 buick encore gx presents a generally good reliability outlook, marked by zero recalls and complaints. and the 2026 buick encore gx offers solid value for used shoppers prioritizing a comfortable ride and decent fuel economy, especially given its clean safety record. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
7 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Buick Encore GX?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2020 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 7
- Years tracked
- 7
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints