Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
23V744000NHTSA report received November 2023Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 23V744000: Buick Encore GX electrical system recall
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.
Consequence: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): The VCU software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
21V440000NHTSA report received June 2021Model years: 2020–2022
NHTSA campaign 21V440000: Buick Encore GX equipment recall
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.
Consequence: A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge.
20V588000NHTSA report received September 2020Model years: 2020–2021
NHTSA campaign 20V588000: Buick Encore GX service brakes recall
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.
Consequence: If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge.
The same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:
Other subcompact SUVs to weigh against the Buick Encore GX. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Buick Encore GX have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the Buick Encore GX, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Buick Encore GX?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: service brakes, equipment, electrical system. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Buick Encore GX recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Buick Encore GX at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Buick Encore GX pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Buick Encore GX through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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