Used Buick Encore GX: Inspection checklist
Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 210 complaints across these 7 years; the 2020 drew the most.
Choose a model year
2026
Few owner complaints
1 complaint0 recallsOpen checklist
2025
Most reported: electrical
14 complaints0 recallsOpen checklist
2024
Most reported: electrical
27 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2023
Fewest complaintsMost reported: steering
23 complaints0 recallsOpen checklist
2022
Most reported: transmission
29 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2021
Most reported: engine
50 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
2020
Most complaintsMost reported: transmission
66 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
Problems that follow the Encore GX from year to year
Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.
| Area | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | 16 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 47 | |
| Electrical | 10 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 6 | 40 | |
| Engine | 6 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 30 | ||
| Brakes | 12 | 7 | 19 |
Encore GX generations and updates
First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.
First generation
2020–2023
2024 update: New Pure Design philosophy; Change of trim levels to Preferred, ST, and Avenir
Mileages where Encore GX problems start
From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.
