2023 Buick Encore GX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Encore GX years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Buick Encore GX. That ranks 5th out of 7 Encore GX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (6 complaints, 21%), typically at around 18,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 28owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 21% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 18% | 13,978 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 7% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Buick Encore GX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2023 Buick Encore GX.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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.
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.
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).
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…
Other Buick Encore GX years
← 2022 Encore GX · 2024 Encore GX →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Encore GX | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 Encore GX | 15 | 1 |
| 2024 Encore GX | 32 | 2 |
| 2023 | 28 | 0 |
| 2022 Encore GX | 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 2023 Buick Encore GX?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Buick Encore GX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2023 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 2023 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.