2023 Buick Encore GX recalls and problems
No recalls and 28 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Buick Encore GX.
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2023 Buick Encore GX recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
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 covered anytime in the…
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 replacing part of it…
Encore GX model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 53 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2020 Encore GX has the most complaints (70). All Buick Encore GX years →
Questions
- Does the 2023 Buick Encore GX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2023 Buick Encore GX as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Buick Encore GX?
- Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (6 complaints), followed by unknown or other (6).
- How many 2023 Buick Encore GX complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 0 of 28 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 2, 2026.