2022 Buick Encore GX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint 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.
- Transmission & Powertrain13 (41%)
- Other10 (31%)
- Electrical System9 (28%)
- Engine7 (22%)
- Fuel System3 (9%)
- Structure & Body1 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (3%)
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 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.