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2026 Buick Encore GX Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2026 Buick Encore GX has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Buick dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 Buick Encore GX, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2026 Buick Encore GX owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Buick Encore GX, describing incidents dated July 14, 2026 to July 31, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 2 complaints
  • Electrical System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11754126 · Filed

    When the vehicle engages auto-off at a stoplight, the engine stalls when trying to reengage. The engine also struggles to engage from a manual start, sometimes needing to try starting the engine three or four times before it will turn on. Two Buick dealerships inspected the vehicle and confirmed GM…

  • ODI #11751991 · Filed

    The vehicle is equipment with a Stop/start when brake is applied and vehicle is at a stop, the engine turns off. Randomly the engine does not restart when brake is released and accelerator is pressed, vehicle is required to be put in park and restarted . This has happened on the highway while in…

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Rearview Camera May Display Distorted or Blank Image

NHTSA #26V539000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice

Reported August 20, 2026 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 306,511 vehicles

Repair completion: 0.22% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign A262554900 · Owners notified September 30, 2026 · Vehicles built December 2, 2024 – December 2, 2024 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

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