Recalls ·2023 Buick Encore GX AWD

2023 Buick Encore GX AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2023 Buick Encore GX AWD. Owners filed 27 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 7 model years of this model in the database, 2023 ranks #7 for number of recalls.

Recalls0
Complaints27

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What owners complain about

Share of the 27 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine6 · 22%
Unknown or other6 · 22%
Service brakes5 · 19%
Electrical system5 · 19%
Steering5 · 19%
Power train3 · 11%
Fuel/propulsion system3 · 11%
Exterior lighting3 · 11%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

The contact owned a 2023 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park and shifting into the Drive position, the accelerator pedal was lightly depressed when the vehicle violently accelerated forward. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle struck several trees and crashed into an unknown…

Engine · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

Our new 2023 Buick ENCORE GX's brakes continually GRAB whether we are approaching a slowed vehicle in front of us or not. Also, beginning yesterday, the brake pedal that I step on to start the vehicle was totally locked up and I was unable to start the car for awhile. Then, this issue went away and I could start the…

Service brakes · Nov 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

The shifter assembly failed. When shifting to Park, a "Shift to Park" message appears on the driver information center. Although the shift lever is in the Park position, it is not recognized, and the car cannot be turned off or locked. The selling dealership inspected and confirmed the failure, which first appeared at…

Power train · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Vehicle struggles to stay running in the heat with the air conditioning running. Low voltage codes pulled at dealership. When the air conditioner is running there is an awful toxic smell from the vents both with or without recycling the air. Vehicle struggles to slow then accelerate, such as normal driving conditions…

Electrical system · Oct 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.