Recalls ·2024 Buick Encore GX FWD

2024 Buick Encore GX FWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Buick Encore GX FWD; the most frequently affected component is back over prevention — camera. Owners filed 31 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 7 model years of this model in the database, 2024 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints31

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Recalls (2)

Back over prevention — CameraCampaign 26V539000 · 20 Aug 2026

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.

Remedy: 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.

Electrical system — Instrument cluster/panelCampaign 23V744000 · 06 Nov 2023

Fixed by over-the-air update

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.

Risk: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The VCU software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. 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 A232424320.

What owners complain about

Share of the 31 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system20 · 65%
Unknown or other5 · 16%
Exterior lighting4 · 13%
Engine3 · 10%
Power train3 · 10%
Back over prevention2 · 6%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 6%
Service brakes2 · 6%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

I started the Encore and dash flashed.Sevivice side detection system.Now the small lights on mirros dont show any more.It just happend today 12/17/2024 .I hope I dont have other issues with this vehicle. I would hate too use the lemon or too have to trade this in. Thank You

Unknown or other · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

Vehicle was started and started misfiring and then shut off, no check engine lights came on. Tried to restart the car and it continued to misfire but eventually stopped. Car also misfires sometimes after refueling. Car was taken to dealership to be looked at and there were no findings of any issues, they suggested it…

Engine · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

door locks don't work. This is the second time in less than a year. Last time it took Buick 28 days to fix. Vehicle wont lock while driving or when parked. No warning. The dealer has had the vehicle since 10-20-25.

Electrical system · Jul 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The display screen will glitch and completely go black while driving. I have tried turning the car off to hopefully “reset” the issue, and sometimes the entire display will not come on at all. I have taken my car in 4-5 times to my local dealership only to be blown off. Lately my headlights and taillights are going…

Electrical system · May 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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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.