2022 Buick Encore Gx Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Buick Encore Gx.

20212023
Complaints
31
per 10K Sold
9.3
US Sales
33,349
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2022 Buick Encore Gx Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#110 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:17,771 mi
#25 complaints

Electrical Faults

#33 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Buick Encore Gx.

Transmission / Drivetrain
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,771
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Hubcap/Cover
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2022 Buick Encore Gx

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~135,400 vehicles.

21V440000Equipment:mechanical:accessory Scissor/screw/bottle Jack/lift:stand
~135,400 affected

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.

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2022 Buick Encore Gx — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2022 Buick Encore Gx reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2022 Buick Encore Gx has 31 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Buick Encore Gx?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (10 complaints, avg 17,771 mi); Electrical Faults (5 complaints); Engine Problems (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Buick Encore Gx?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 17,771 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2022 Buick Encore Gx have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 135,400 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2022 Buick Encore Gx?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Buick Encore Gx reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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