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2024 Buick Encore GX Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Buick Encore GX, most often about the electrical (66% of complaints, typically around 25,000 miles). It is 4th of 7 Encore GX model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2024 Buick Encore GX problems
Electrical
21 complaints · 66%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2024 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact received a phone call and the infotainment screen and the display for the weather and climate control system below the infotainment screen darkened and then became inoperative. The buttons below and…
The contact owns a 2024 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that upon shifting the vehicle into drive, the vehicle failed to move, prompting the contact to turn off the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to immediately restart. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to start. Later, the contact stated that…
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 16%Lights
4 complaints · 13%Transmission
3 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2024 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that upon shifting the vehicle into drive, the vehicle failed to move, prompting the contact to turn off the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to immediately restart. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to start. Later, the contact stated that…
The contact owns a 2024 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60-65 MPH on the interstate, the vehicle was shuddering abnormally while accelerating, and the transmission failed to properly shift into gear. The contact was concerned about safety while driving the vehicle at highway…
Engine
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%.
2024 Buick Encore GX recalls
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
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 2024 Buick Encore GX
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Buick Encore GX?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (21 complaints, typically around 25,000 miles); other or unspecified (5 complaints); lights (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 Buick Encore GX have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 20, 2026 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2024 a bad year for the Buick Encore GX?
- It is 4th of 7 Encore GX model years by number of complaints, with 32 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.