2022 Buick Encore GX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2022 Buick Encore GX has a complaint index of 0, ranking 6th worst out of 6 model years and earning a Best verdict relative to other Encore GX years. It has 32 complaints and just 1 recall, with Transmission & Powertrain issues making up 41% of reports.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #6 of 6 Encore GX years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 32
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 30
- 29 city / 31 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2022 Buick Encore GX problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain13 (41%)
- Other10 (31%)
- Electrical System9 (28%)
- Engine7 (22%)
- Fuel System3 (9%)
- Structure & Body1 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the vehicle stalling or dying suddenly while driving on the highway with no warning.
- Some describe the engine hesitating, losing power, and triggering multiple warning lights before shutting down.
- Drivers report a "Shift to Park" warning message appearing on the dash after shifting into park, sometimes with the radio or chime failing to stop.
- Owners describe the gear shifter failing to properly engage reverse or park, requiring repeated shifting between gears.
- One owner reported a wheel insert coming loose due to sheared bolts, risking contact with brake components.
- A parent noted the rear seats lack lower LATCH hooks for child seats despite being marked in the owner's manual.
2022 Buick Encore GX recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Buick Encore GX reliable?
- Among Encore GX model years, 2022 has the lowest complaint index (0) and ranks best of the 6 years with available data, earning a Best verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Buick Encore GX?
- Transmission & Powertrain issues account for 41% of complaints, followed by Electrical System problems at 28% and Engine issues at 22%.
- Does the 2022 Buick Encore GX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists one recall for the 2022 Encore GX, covering an emergency jack that can fracture if not positioned as directed in the owner's manual.
- What year Buick Encore GX should I avoid?
- NHTSA data flags 2020 and 2021 as Avoid years for the Encore GX, with complaint indexes of 100 and 80, both well above the 2022 model's index of 0.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Buick Encore GX?
- The 2022 Encore GX gets 30 mpg combined (29 city/31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150 according to the EPA.