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2021 Buick Encore GX Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Buick Encore GX, most often about the engine (36% of complaints, typically around 43,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Encore GX model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2021 Buick Encore GX problems
Engine
19 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 43,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2021 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated with the âengine power reduced message displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and the vehicle failed to exceed 25 MPH with the accelerator pedal…
The contact owns 2021 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH and accelerating, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with turbo charger failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
Transmission
11 complaints · 21%The contact owns a 2021 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while shifting to park(p) and attempting to turn off the vehicle, the message to shift to park(p) was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact removed the key from the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to turn off. The battery had to be disconnected…
The contact owns a 2021 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and shifting to park(p), the vehicle failed to immediately shut off. During the failure the message "shift to park" was displayed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The cause of the failure was not yet…
Brakes
8 complaints · 15%The contact owns a 2021 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, there was a delay in braking before the vehicle was able to come to a complete stop. The contact mentioned that there was sensor that caused the vehicle to brake instantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the…
The contact owns a 2021 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal was lightly depressed and the vehicle unintentionally came to an instant stop; the vehicle then began to shudder. The contact's mom was seated in the front passenger side of the vehicle and sustained a…
Fuel system
7 complaints · 13%Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 11%Electrical
4 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2021 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that during a routine oil change at the local dealer, the contact informed the dealer that while in the park or shifting to park, the engine was shutting off unexpectedly. The message to âshift to parkâ was displayed and the vehicle was difficult to turn…
Driver assistance
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: dynamic brake support/brake assist, sensing system, adaptive cruise control, warning.
The contact owns a 2021 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, there was a delay in braking before the vehicle was able to come to a complete stop. The contact mentioned that there was sensor that caused the vehicle to brake instantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the…
The contact owns a 2021 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the lane departure warning light on the driverâs and passengerâs side sideview mirrors failed illuminate as designed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer however…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 Buick Encore GX recalls
Equipment: stand
Risk: A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: service brakes
Risk: If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began december 9, 2020. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. Gm's number for this recall is a202307260.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2020 chevrolet corvette and cadillac ct4, ct5 and xt4, 2021 chevrolet trailblazer, and 2020-2021 buick encore gx vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2021 Buick Encore GX
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Buick Encore GX?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (19 complaints, typically around 43,000 miles); transmission (11 complaints); brakes (8 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2021 Buick Encore GX have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 10, 2021 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2021 a bad year for the Buick Encore GX?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Encore GX model year since 2000, with 53 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.