Does the 2024 Buick Encore GX have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Buick Encore GX, the most recent reported on August 20, 2026 (Back over prevention: sensing system, camera). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Buick Encore GX?

Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (21 complaints), followed by unknown or other (5).

How many 2024 Buick Encore GX complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 33 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2024 Buick Encore GX recalls and problems

2 recalls and 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Buick Encore GX.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2024 Buick Encore GX recalls

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

NHTSA campaign 26V539000 · reported August 20, 2026 · General Motors, LLC · 306,511 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA campaign 23V744000 · reported November 6, 2023 · General Motors, LLC · 60,154 vehicles potentially affected

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

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system21
Unknown or other5
Exterior lighting4
Back over prevention3
Engine3
Power train3
Fuel/propulsion system2
Service brakes2
Steering2
Structure1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 22, 2026 · Back over prevention · 49,000 miles
The contact owns a 2024 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that upon shifting into reverse(R), the rear-view camera displayed a black screen. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V539000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); as the possible cause for the failure. The failure…

Oct 5, 2026 · Electrical system
I purchased the car from Enterprise Sales and had it for two years. Just today, the instrument panel remained blank after I started the car. After a few more attempts of starting and stopping the car, the panel remained blank, so I drove home. After 2 hours, I started the car to park it, and the instrument panel…

Aug 28, 2026 · Electrical system
The dash and instrument panel goes completly blank at highway speeds. A very dangerous scenario. It has happened 6 times in the 3 months that i jave purchased the vehicle.

Aug 28, 2026 · Electrical system
I recently bought this 2024 Buick Encore GX about a week ago and we decided to take a short trip to […], as we were coming back and was driving downhill, we notice the vehicle was pulling to the left side like a strong wind pulling it. The steering wheel became very stiff and unable to pull back towards the driving…

Aug 12, 2026 · Electrical system · 25,000 miles
The contact owns a 2024 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact received a phone call and the infotainment screen and the display for the weather and climate control system below the infotainment screen darkened and then became inoperative. The buttons below and…

Encore GX model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
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 2024 Buick Encore GX have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Buick Encore GX, the most recent reported on August 20, 2026 (Back over prevention: sensing system, camera). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Buick Encore GX?: Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (21 complaints), followed by unknown or other (5).
How many 2024 Buick Encore GX complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 33 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 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 22, 2026.