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2022 Buick Encore GX Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Buick Encore GX, most often about the transmission (39% of complaints). It is the 3rd most complained-about Encore GX model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2022 Buick Encore GX problems
Transmission
13 complaints · 39%The contact owns a 2022 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that on several occasions when the vehicle was shifted into reverse, the vehicle failed to reverse as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle was shifted into neutral(n) and then shifted into drive (d). The vehicle was then parked at the residence. The…
The contact owns a 2022 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while shifting to park, the message "shift to park" remained on the instrument panel. The door locks failed to unlock automatically causing the contact to have to unlock the door manually. The following day the vehicle failed to start immediately. The…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 27%Electrical
9 complaints · 27%Engine
7 complaints · 21%Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2022 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the emission purge pump was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the…
The contact owns a 2022 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to exceed 35 MPH and made an abnormal loud sound that became louder as the contact continued driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was test-driven…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 9%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 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.
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 2022 Buick Encore GX
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Buick Encore GX?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (13 complaints); other or unspecified (9 complaints); electrical (9 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Buick Encore GX have?
- 1 recall 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 2022 a bad year for the Buick Encore GX?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Encore GX model year since 2000, with 33 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.