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2021 Buick Encore GX

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
combined

Open recalls on record

2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2021 Buick Encore GX

2 recalls
50 complaints
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
50
Complaints citing a crash
2

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 20V588000high

    Brake system issue

    SERVICE BRAKES

    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.

  • 21V440000high

    Equipment issue

    EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT:STAND

    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.

Consumer complaints

50 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

50
Total
2
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE27
  • BRAKES8
  • OTHER8
  • FUEL SYSTEM2
  • SEAT BELTS2

Notable Issues

50 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 4 reports involve injuries. 2 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)27
brake problems (soft pedal, noise, failure)8
miscellaneous issues8

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Common problems

Buick Encore GX problems

208 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 21V440000

    A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.

  2. Recall

    Recall 20V588000

    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.