2022 Buick Encore Gx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (10) · Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Engine (3)
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Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:mechanical:accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift:stand 2021-06-10 · campaign 21V440000 · 135,400 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Service bulletins (605)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-26 · GM Update N25-250552 · Over The Air
• improvements to onstar functionality.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-16 · PIC6626B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIT5995B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information provides the dealer information of the location of the rear seat child anchors.
Engine 2026-09-01 · N242484750-02 · Warranty Program/Extension
special coverage. certain 2022 model year buick encore gx and chevrolet trailblazer vehicles, equipped with a 1.2l engine, may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail. if this condition occurs, the malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light) will illuminate, and a diagnostic
Showing the 6 most recent of 605 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-22 · Unknown Or Other“i am reporting a recurring safety issue involving unexpected stalling and loss of propulsion in a 2022 buick encore gx. in february 2026, the dealership replaced the vehicle's transmission with a rebuilt transmission. since then, the vehicle has continued to experience sporadic stalling and drivability failures over the past eight months. it has b…”
2026-10-07 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 30,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 buick encore gx. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the abs sensor was failing. the dealer stated that the failing part was part number: 42907268. the part was replaced; however, the failure persisted. the vehicle remained at the dealer while waiting to replace the …”
2026-09-03 · Unknown Or Other“at 15,000 miles the check engine light came on while going to a store. at the store, the vehicle was put in park and tried to shut off engine. the dash said "shift to park". took to the dealer, was told sensor went out on transmission. they said it was the electronic controle module. they didn't think that was part of the drive train warranty. when…”
2026-08-27 · Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner · 28,586 mi“the contact owns a 2022 buick encore. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the emissions warning light illuminated and hot air was coming from the a/c unit, despite the a/c cooling setting being activated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the purge pump and an unknown part needed to be replace…”
2026-08-14 · Electrical System“car began giving an alert that said "shift to park" when vehicle was clearly in park but car would not shut off. i called buick customer service, they said to take it to a dealership & have the problem confirmed with the service dept. & they would open a case for me. (they did not tell me not to have it fixed). i knew there was a class action law…”
2026-07-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System“6/4/26 took to dealer and stated that the check engine light was on and car was running sluggish. had stopped at autozone and their scan showed the code p0102. the dealer charged me 259.00 to do a diagnostic showing the same thing. 6/26/26 back to the dealer with the same problem and now they stated they replaced the compressor air intake turboch…”
2026-06-22 · Power Train“the vehicle has less than 60,000 miles. sometimes, when it is shifted into park, the info center states that it is not in park. i have to jiggle the shift or shift it into other gears and go back to park. the shift is definitely in park when this happens.…”
2026-06-09 · Unknown Or Other“i have a 2022 buick encore gx with 34,200 miles and i put my car in park but the dashboard said shift to park. i tried several times to put it in park but it wouldn't recognize it was in park. the car also wouldn't cut off. i reversed and went forward and back several times trying to put it in park, but it wouldn't see it was in park. i called the …”
2026-06-04 · Unknown Or Other“1. what component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? answer: i only have 34,200 miles on my 2022 buick encore gx and when i put my car in park, i get a warning message on the dashboard telling me "shift to park" but i am already in park and my car won't shut off. why at 34,000 miles? 2. how was you…”
2025-12-29 · Unknown Or Other“the bolts connecting sections of the exhaust system broke off at 18 months. the bolts are not separate pieces. they are part of one side of the exhaust so you have to replace an entire section the the exhaust …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.