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The 2024 Buick Encore GX is associated with 29 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 12 reports (41% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.3l 3-cyl and 1.2l 3-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 27 to 30 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 29 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Electrical System (12 / 41%)
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 27–30 MPG across 3 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2024 Buick Encore GX?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Encore GX FWD 1.3L 3-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 29 MPG 31 MPG 30 MPG — $2,050 / yr
Encore GX FWD 1.2L 3-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 30 MPG 31 MPG 30 MPG — $2,050 / yr
Encore GX AWD 1.3L 3-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 26 MPG 28 MPG 27 MPG — $2,300 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2024 Buick Encore GX?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV FWD 18.5%
SUV AWD 17.9%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2024 Buick Encore GX models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2024 Buick Encore GX?

Summary of 29 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
29
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Electrical System 12 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 complaints
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2 complaints
Back Over Prevention / Camera 1 complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2024 Buick Encore GX problems & component breakdown (15 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2024 Buick Encore GX?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #23V744000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2024 Buick Encore GX

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2024 Buick Encore GX

How many safety recalls does the 2024 Buick Encore GX have?

The 2024 Buick Encore GX is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2024 Buick Encore GX?

NHTSA records list 29 consumer defect complaints for the 2024 Buick Encore GX. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Electrical System, appearing in 12 filings (41% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2024 Buick Encore GX?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2024 Buick Encore GX earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2024 Buick Encore GX get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2024 Buick Encore GX range from 27 to 30 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.