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2024 Buick Encore GX problems

The most common problem on the 2024 Buick Encore GX is electrical system, typically around 35,000 miles. It has fewer complaints than a typical Encore GX model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
36
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
4291 warranty
Worst area
Electrical
Crash rating
5/5

The worst 2024 Buick Encore GX problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    23
  • Lights
    4
  • Brakes
    3
  • Driver assistance
    3
  • Engine
    3
  • Transmission
    3
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Body
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 2024 Buick Encore GX

Screen failure 6

Recalls 2

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraReported August 20, 2026 · 306,511 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. 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 on August 20, 2026.

Recall number 26V539000 · Recall details

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelReported November 6, 2023 · 60,154 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.

Recall number 23V744000 · Recall details

See all 2 recalls for the 2024 Buick Encore GX

Technical service bulletins for the 2024 Buick Encore GX 429

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 429 bulletins for the 2024 Buick Encore GX

2024 Buick Encore GX crash test ratings

Government 5-star crash tests. Higher is safer. Each row is a body style and drivetrain that was tested.

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Buick Encore GX SUV AWD5554
Buick Encore GX SUV FWD5554

What 2024 Buick Encore GX owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 6, 2026 · Electrical · 35,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2024 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the failure became persistent. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was provided the cost for a diagnostic test. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

Filed Nov 4, 2026 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2024 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle and driving approximately 30 MPH, the instrument panel and the radio display screen malfunctioned and displayed blank screens. During the failure, the contact was unable to view the speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, and engine temperature gauge. The vehicle was driven to the residence, and the local dealer was notified of the failure. The contact was instructed to turn the vehicle off and wait 10 minutes before restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and the failure self-corrected. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the display screen displayed a Chevrolet logo instead of the Buick emblem upon engine restart. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Oct 27, 2026 · Brakes · CA

Buick dealer is not honoring a GM service bulletin for my car because my VIN number is not on the list but yet my Car exhibits that we had exact problem that the bulletin is for and they are not even honoring the bumper-to-bumper warranty that I have on the car. And there is a kid to fix it. I have evidence I have video. I have audio of what the car does when it goes in reverse in regards to the Brake recall, but they are forcing me to drive a car that has a brake problem and a service bulletin to make the repair and they are not our honoring either the bumper-to-bumper warranty that I have on the car there’s only about 3700 miles on the car and I owned it for two years

Filed Oct 22, 2026 · Driver assistance · 49,000 miles · IL

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 the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V539000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); as the possible cause for the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000.

Filed Oct 5, 2026 · Electrical · CT

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 returned to normal. I looked it up online and found GM had issued a recall for the 2024 Buick Encore GX for the instrument panel going blank, but when I entered my VIN, it said it was not included in the recall, even though it has the same make, model, year, and malfunction. I would like to have my car included in this recall.

Filed Aug 28, 2026 · Electrical, Lights · NM

I recently bought this 2024 Buick Encore GX about a week ago and we decided to take a short trip to [XXX], 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 lane as my daughter was trying to maneuver back, so she finally slowed down all the way to a full stop as the car approached all the way to the left by pulling hard by itself as my daughter was putting her brakes on. We waited for a few minutes as we turned off the vehicle, then after a few minutes she started back and check the steering by turning both ways to the right and left side, it felt okay then we proceeded back unto the road and came back to [XXX], but it became evening and the panel light came on, within a few hours later the panel light also became blank everything was just dark on the panel, we couldn't see the speeding monitor, the radio panel and the gear light, this happen within 3 minutes then it finally came back on again. This was very terrible and scary. If this vehicle did this to me while I am alone driving it, I wouldn't know what to do, it might kill me. I needed a good vehicle for myself, so I purchased this here in [XXX] and I am a [XXX] woman. this is a terrible vehicle please do a recall and more investigation on this vehicle. I am afraid to own this vehicle now I don't know what to do with it. this kind of vehicle should never be sold at all to the public. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Aug 28, 2026 · Electrical · MI

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.

Filed Aug 12, 2026 · Electrical · 25,000 miles · OR

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 around the center console remained operable; however, the contact was unable to see what functions were being selected or controlled because the display was dark. The infotainment screen was also inoperative, preventing the contact from viewing the functions that were controlled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that an audio software update was needed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

Filed Aug 4, 2026 · Electrical, Lights · KS

This is not a new issue and has happened multiple times since the purchase of this vehicle. Multiple times while driving my 2024 Buick Encore GX, the entire instrument panel intermittently goes completely blank/black. All critical information disappears, including the speedometer, fuel gauge, warning lights, and other indicators. The display does not recover on its own and only returns after I fully restart the vehicle. This creates a serious safety hazard especially at night. Without the speedometer or warning lights, I cannot accurately monitor my speed or receive important vehicle alerts, which increases the risk of a crash due to distraction and lack of critical information. The problem is intermittent and can occur at any time day or night which can become very dangerous. Although I was told my specific VIN does not fall under the formal safety recall (the federal safety agency 23V744000 / GM A232424320) for the same blank-instrument-panel condition, the symptoms are identical. Similar complaints from other 2024 Encore GX owners describe the exact same issue (blank dash that only recovers after a restart). After being told by the local dealer that nothing can be done about it unless I pay for an expensive diagnostic, which is beyond infuriating, I request that that dealer, certified mechanic, or Buick perform a full diagnostic, install any available software updates for the Virtual Cockpit Unit (VCU) or related systems, and resolve this SAFETY-RELATED defect under warranty.

Filed Jul 16, 2026 · Electrical · 54,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2024 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH and attempting to stop the vehicle, the instrument panel displayed a blank screen. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the electrical system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V744000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.

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Questions about the 2024 Buick Encore GX

Is the 2024 Buick Encore GX reliable?

Owners have filed 36 complaints about the 2024 Buick Encore GX, fewer than a typical Encore GX model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Buick Encore GX?

Electrical system, with 23 complaints, typically around 35,000 miles. Next is lights (4).

How many recalls does the 2024 Buick Encore GX have?

2 recalls, covering back over prevention and electrical system.

Is the 2024 Buick Encore GX safe in a crash?

In government crash tests the 2024 Buick Encore GX scored 5 out of 5 stars overall, depending on body style and drivetrain (2 versions tested).

Was there a recall on the 2024 Buick Encore GX electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 23V744000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Buick Encore GX have the most electrical problems?

The Buick Encore GX model years with the most electrical complaints are 2024 (23 complaints), 2020 (16 complaints) and 2022 (10 complaints).

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