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2020 Buick Encore GX — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

2
Open Recalls
64
Owner Complaints
3
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
59
Fair
Reliability Score (0–100)
Accelerating +256%
Complaint Trend
32 last 24mo vs 9 prior

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2020 Buick Encore GX Safety Recalls (2)

20V58800024/09/2020
SERVICE BRAKES

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.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.

21V44000010/06/2021
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT:STAND

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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owner of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. 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 A212335470.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2020 Buick Encore GX

SERVICE BRAKES
9
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8
POWER TRAIN
8
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
ENGINE
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
2

Based on 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

5
Crash-Involved Complaints
3
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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