2025 Buick Encore GX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Encore GX years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Buick Encore GX. That ranks 6th out of 7 Encore GX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 40%), typically at around 10,050 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 40% | 10,050 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 7% | 300 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 Buick Encore GX recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 17, 2026. Another letter will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
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.
While driving my 2025 Buick Encore GX Avenir, I experienced a sudden, catastrophic electronic and mechanical failure. Without warning, the brake pedal became extremely stiff, requiring massive physical effort to slow the vehicle down. Simultaneously, the dashboard displayed warning lights…
The contact owned a 2025 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the GPS failed to operate properly. Additionally, the air conditioning system was inoperable. The contact stated that while driving in the heat, the contact to briefly became unconscious. Due to…
Second complete powertrain failure on March 14, 2026 at 13,993 miles, nine days after first repair (complete transmission replacement for bone-dry sealed transmission). Symptoms: sudden loss of power on highway (unable to exceed 20 mph with accelerator fully depressed), hollow sound, noise…
nStar remote diagnostic system returned five false-negative results across two confirmed mechanical failures. January 2, 2026: two diagnostics at 5:50 PM and 5:53 PM returned "No Error Code Found" while the transmission was actively failing. At 8:39 PM, the system identified P0700 and P2714…
Sealed transmission found "bone dry" at approximately 13,000 miles. No consumer-accessible dipstick. Complete transmission failure January 2, 2026. Second complete powertrain failure March 14, 2026, nine days after first repair completed. Symptoms on second failure (loss of power, hollow tumbling…
Other Buick Encore GX years
← 2024 Encore GX · 2026 Encore GX →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Encore GX | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 15 | 1 |
| 2024 Encore GX | 32 | 2 |
| 2023 Encore GX | 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 2025 Buick Encore GX?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 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 2025 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 2025 has far fewer complaints than most years, 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.