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2022 Buick Encore GX Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#6 most-complained of 6 Encore GX years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Buick Encore GX has 32 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #6 highest of 6 Encore GX model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is transmission & powertrain (13 complaints, 41% of the total).

Complaints
32
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
30
29 city / 31 hwy

Top 2022 Buick Encore GX problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain13 (41%)
  2. Other10 (31%)
  3. Electrical System9 (28%)
  4. Engine7 (22%)
  5. Fuel System3 (9%)
  6. Structure & Body1 (3%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (3%)
2022 Buick Encore GX complaints: complaints filed per month6May 2022Jul 2023Jun 2024Oct 2024Jan 2025Sep 2025Jun 2026Sep 2026
44 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2024 (6).

2022 Buick Encore GX recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 21V440000Jun 10, 2021Other135,400 vehicles

    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 positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.

    Risk: A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owner of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. 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 A212335470.

2022 Buick Encore GX fuel economy and fuel cost

City
29 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
Combined
30 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,150
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other Encore GX years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Avoid10069228
2021Avoid8053229
2022Best032130
2023Caution6027030
2024Good4031230

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Buick Encore GX a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Buick Encore GX ranks #6 of 6 among Encore GX model years (Complaint Index 0/100, verdict: Best). It has 32 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Buick Encore GX?
The most reported problem areas are transmission & powertrain (13 complaints), electrical system (9 complaints), and engine (7 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 28,586 miles.
Does the 2022 Buick Encore GX have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2022 Buick Encore GX, most recently reported 2021, covering other.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Buick Encore GX?
EPA rates the 2022 Buick Encore GX at 30 MPG combined (29 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.