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2024 Buick Encore GX Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

40/100

#4 most-complained of 6 Encore GX years

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

The 2024 Buick Encore GX has a Complaint Index of 40, ranking 4th out of 6 model years, with a

Complaints
31
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
30
29 city / 31 hwy

Top 2024 Buick Encore GX problems

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

  1. Electrical System20 (65%)
  2. Other5 (16%)
  3. Engine3 (10%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain3 (10%)
  5. Brakes2 (6%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (6%)
  7. Fuel System2 (6%)
  8. Steering2 (6%)
  9. Structure & Body1 (3%)

What owners report

  • Instrument cluster and infotainment screens go completely black while driving, sometimes with no warning light illuminated.
  • Rearview camera and side-detection display can flash error messages or lose the small mirror indicator lights.
  • Vehicle occasionally fails to move after being shifted into drive, or stalls briefly and struggles to restart.
  • Door locks can stop responding to switches or the key fob, with the alarm malfunctioning and doors failing to lock while moving.
  • Brakes squeal, grab, or occasionally skid and lock up at slow speeds.
  • Steering wheel pulls left and right at highway speed, requiring both hands to keep the vehicle centered.
2024 Buick Encore GX complaints: complaints filed per month6Dec 2023Jun 2024Oct 2024May 2025Sep 2025Jan 2026Jun 2026
40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2026 (6).

2024 Buick Encore GX recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V539000Aug 20, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras306,511 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 17, 2026. Another letter will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

  2. NHTSA 23V744000Nov 6, 2023Electrical System60,154 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.

    Risk: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: The VCU software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. 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 A232424320.

2024 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.

2024 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
2022Best032130
2023Caution6027030
2024Good4031230
2025Best2015130

All Buick Encore GX years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Buick Encore GX reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2024 Encore GX a Complaint Index of 40, a 'Good' verdict, and it ranks 4th out of 6 model years, better than the 2020 and 2021 models but behind the 2022 and 2025 model years.
What are the most common complaints on the 2024 Buick Encore GX?
Electrical System issues make up 65% of complaints, mostly involving the instrument cluster and infotainment display going blank, with a median failure mileage of 25,000 miles.
Does the 2024 Buick Encore GX have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for a Virtual Cockpit Unit software issue causing the instrument panel to go blank, and one for a rearview camera that may show a distorted or blank image.
How does the 2024 Encore GX compare to other years?
With a Complaint Index of 40, the 2024 model ranks better than the 2020 (100, Avoid) and 2021 (80, Avoid) model years, but worse than the 2022 (0, Best) and 2025 (20, Best) model years.
Are there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to the 2024 Encore GX?
NHTSA records 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths for the 2024 Buick Encore GX.

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.