Recalls ·2022 Buick Encore GX FWD

2022 Buick Encore GX FWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Buick Encore GX FWD; the most frequently affected component is equipment — stand. Owners filed 32 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 7 model years of this model in the database, 2022 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints32

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Recalls (1)

Equipment — StandCampaign 21V440000 · 10 Jun 2021

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.

Remedy: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 32 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train13 · 41%
Unknown or other9 · 28%
Electrical system9 · 28%
Engine4 · 12%
Engine and engine cooling3 · 9%
Fuel/propulsion system3 · 9%
Equipment1 · 3%
Seats1 · 3%

When complaints were filed

20222
20233
202410
202510
20267

From owner complaints

The bolts connecting sections of the exhaust system broke off at 18 months. The bolts are not separate pieces. they are part of one side of the exhaust so you have to replace an entire section the the exhaust

Unknown or other · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2022 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the gear shifter was shifted into park(P); however, the “Shift to Park” message was displayed. The contact shifted the gear shifter back and forth between drive(D) and reverse (R) and then shifted into park(P) before the proper…

Power train · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2022 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the power steering and brakes were difficult to operate. The contact coasted to the side of the road and attempted to restart the vehicle. There were several unknown warning…

Engine and engine cooling · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

2022 Buick Encore GX - Reported this already via #11618957 or 9-13811484283 with Buick. Shifter and connector were stating "Place car in park" even when car was turned off. Radio would not shut off & would continue to beep. The part was on back order for over 1 month. Car could not be driven. Transmission light would…

Power train · Feb 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20202
20212
20221
20230
20242
20251
20261

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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.

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