2023 Buick Encore Gx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Engine (3) · Suspension (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (485)
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 2026-10-16 · PIC6626B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-07 · PIT6110L · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates an issue with the ses mil and dtc p062b and engineering is currently investigating.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIT6457C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information is for technicians that may see dtcs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. they should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIC6540K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 485 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System“engine light. codes, p146b, p0114, c2b00 @ 64000 miles and the emission purge pump has failed, ecu, purge solenoid. i see an extended warranty has gone out for the same year envision. as this is the same p/n for this brand and same problems, (i.e. 2020-2022 encore extended warranty) will this be covered anytime in the future? …”
2026-09-22 · Suspension“stabiltrack software jerking my car in a left curve. took to dealership who seem to find nothing wrong. reached out to gm with no response or action. feels extremely dangerous in a left curve unless traction control and stabilitrack is turned off. …”
2026-09-22 · Engine“engine power reduced all of a sudden on a highway. turbo went out at less than 45k miles. turbo was replaced by gm and was told this will occur every 2 years by the dealership. very unsafe especially driving at highway speeds. …”
2026-09-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System“failure of the evaporative emission purge pump at 34,600 miles. diagnostic code p146b (pump failure). vin not included on the affected vehicle list but should be. failed pump part number is 25204641 (matches affected pump part numbers).…”
2026-08-05 · Unknown Or Other“i was driving in heavy traffic when i got a reduced power message. there was no where for me to go to get out of the traffic. this is the second time i've had this issue. i have already replaced the entire turbo several months ago. i took it to the dealer then. they attempted to fix it with just replacing part of it. it didn't fix. the cost to …”
2026-06-19 · Structure:body“three nuts snapped, which secure the front muffler to the length of the exhaust system. the engine side of the exhaust pipe became disconnected and dragged along road, which occurred while driving the vehicle on a residential road. steering was not impacted, however the pipe would have eventually come completely free, without driving directly to an…”
2026-03-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the evaporative emissions purge pump or an ecm calibration fault code p0521…”
2026-03-17 · Service Brakes“i am reporting a serious safety issue with my 2023 buick encore gx that repeatedly shuts off while driving and doesn’t restart when auto stop is on, it leaves me stranded in traffic. the vehicle has been in the shop multiple times since february 13, and the issue has not been resolved. a service advisor has stated he is not comfortable putting me b…”
2026-02-24 · Unknown Or Other“purge pump failure occurred at 15000 miles , no lights were active on dash prior. now have a persistent check engine light . …”
2026-02-11 · Steering · 13,978 mi“the contact owns a 2023 buick encore gx. the contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle bounced to the left and the right, and the steering wheel pulled to the left or the right, making it difficult to steer the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired; however, after a test drive, the dealer inf…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.