2022 Buick Encore GX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Encore GX years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Buick Encore GX. That ranks 3rd out of 7 Encore GX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (13 complaints, 39%), typically at around 10,150 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 33owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 Buick Encore GX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 13 | 39% | 10,150 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 12% | 7,350 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 9% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | 28,586 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Buick Encore GX recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:mechanical:accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift:stand
Problem: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Buick Encore GX years
← 2021 Encore GX · 2023 Encore GX →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Encore GX | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 Encore GX | 15 | 1 |
| 2024 Encore GX | 32 | 2 |
| 2023 Encore GX | 28 | 0 |
| 2022 | 33 | 1 |
| 2021 Encore GX | 53 | 2 |
| 2020 Encore GX | 70 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Buick Encore GX?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Buick Encore GX?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 Buick Encore GX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Encore GX model years, the 2022 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.