2024 Buick Encore GX problems & reliability
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Buick Encore GX, alongside 2 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 20 | 65% |
| Unknown / Other | 5 | 16% |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 13% |
| Engine | 3 | 10% |
| Power Train | 3 | 10% |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 6% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 6% |
| Steering | 2 | 6% |
| Structure | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“The dash and instrument panel goes completly blank at highway speeds. A very dangerous scenario. It has happened 6 times in the 3 months that i jave purchased the vehicle.”
Electrical System · filed Aug 28, 2026
“I recently bought this 2024 Buick Encore GX about a week ago and we decided to take a short trip to [XXX], as we were coming back and was driving downhill, we notice the vehicle was pulling to the left side like a strong wind pulling it. The steering wheel became very stiff and unable to pull back towards the driving…”
Exterior Lighting · filed Aug 28, 2026
“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…”
Electrical System · filed Aug 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
422 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Buick Encore GX. The 10 most recent:
This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display
PIC6629F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 10, 2026
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 4, 2026
This Preliminary Information provides the dealer information of the location of the rear seat child anchors.
PIT5995B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 4, 2026
This Preliminary Information provides a diagnostic tip for diagnosing an issue with Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise and Lane Keep Assist Turns Off or Inoperative.
PIT6196A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 28, 2026
This Preliminary information communicates to the technicians a diagnostic tip if a technician loses communication with the image processor #2 and how to restore communication
PIT6541 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 27, 2026
This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
PIC6551C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 20, 2026
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the repairs direction for addressing a customer concern of no airflow from dash vents when using air conditioning after an extended drive time.
PIC6660 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 19, 2026
This document assists GM Dealer technician's with diagnosing turbocharger concerns to ensure turbocharger replacement is necessary. The turbocharger part number will be placed on order restriction and the technician…
PIP6116A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 11, 2026
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.
PIT6110K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2026
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the direction needed when encountering an issue with switching between adaptive cruise control and regular cruise control or an issue with automatic high beam…
PIC6548B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 23, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2024 Buick Encore GX has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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