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2020 Buick Encore GX: raw data

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vehicle2020 / buick / encore-gx
known issues8 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-28)
complaints69 on file (2020-10-07 → 2026-09-14)
recalls2
investigations0
fars35 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Shift to Park dashboard warning preventing engine shutoffPOWER TRAIN23 complaints2024-05 → 2026-04buick-encore-gx-2020-shift-to-park-warning
  • 11695563 To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting a formal complaint regarding a recurring issue with my 2020 Buick Encore GX (VIN: [XXX] ) related to the “Shift to Park” defect, which is documented in GM’s Technical Service Bulletin 23-NA-119
  • 11652618 The gear shift when placed in park and the car ignition turned off would cause an alarm to go off and a message to show up on the dash that the gear shift should be placed in parks (which it was in already)
  • 11619189 The vehicle will flash a message “Shift to park” when the car is already parked. This is a known issue across multiple GM brands including Chevy and Buick. The dealer diagnosed the issue and said that it needed a new shifter and wiring harness
Sudden loss of engine power and turbocharger failurePOWER TRAIN, ENGINE7 complaints2023-03 → 2026-02buick-encore-gx-2020-engine-power-loss
  • 11718640 pulling out of a service station, my check engine light illuminated, and message on cluster stated: Engine Power Reduced. I loss throttle response for accelerating. Accelerator pedal was pushed to the floor and no acceleration. Vehicle entered limp mode
  • 11528407 I was driving on the interstate on June 7, 2023 heading to work doing the speed limit of 60 MPH and all of a sudden the check engine light came on and a message stated "Engine Power Reduced" and the engine literally dropped engine power immediately and thankfully there was nobody
  • 11631056 My vehicle is undrivable. Multiple times per trip the check engine light comes on and I see multiple messages come on the driver information center
Brake noise and caliper component wearSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC6 complaints2020-12 → 2025-05buick-encore-gx-2020-brake-noise-wear
  • 11660619 The contact owns a 2020 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse on several occasions, the brake was depressed and there was an abnormal foghorn sound coming from the driver’s side rear wheel
  • 11472783 The contact’s fiancé owns a 2020 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated while driving approximately 2 MPH, the vehicle was unable to stop while the brake pedal was depressed and the parking brake was activated
  • 11441901 Dealership, fixed brakes due to previous recall. Brakes continue to squeal and grind with every stop. Was informed by dealership that they can do no further repair because it is considered a noise and not a safety issue
Transmission failure requiring replacementPOWER TRAIN5 complaints2021-05 → 2026-07buick-encore-gx-2020-transmission-failure
  • 11745442 Transmission would not connect with the engine. La Fontaine dealership in Saint Clair. Said I need a new transmission cost $14,000. It has 59823 miles under the vehicle
  • 11415408 THE DEALER FOUND 3 PIECES OF RUBBER INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION WHEN IT WAS TAKEN APART. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,529
  • 11461685 On multiple occasions the vehicle feels like it is slipping gears (more often when the autostop feature is turned on). On multiple occasions the vehicle has stalled out and would not do anything when pressing on gas- didn't even rev, did absolutely nothing
Brake pedal failing to stop the vehicleSERVICE BRAKES10 complaints2020-10 → 2025-04buick-encore-gx-2020-brake-pedal-failure
  • 11366809 GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN CERTAIN 2020 MODEL YEAR CADILLAC CT4, CT5 AND XT4 VEHICLES, 2020MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET CORVETTE VEHICLES, 2020 ' 2021 MODEL YEAR BUICK ENCORE GX VEHICLES, AND 2021 MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET TRAILBLA
  • 11363178 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 BUICK ENCORE GX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MAKING A U-TURN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED
  • 11455501 The contact owns a 2020 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while attempting to stop, the brake pedal was depressed and it traveled to the floorboard causing the brakes to fail to stop the vehicle
Electrical system shutdown and wiring harness failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER5 complaints2021-03 → 2022-04buick-encore-gx-2020-electrical-system-malfunction
  • 11460179 While driving this 2020 Buick Encore GX with around 7,000 miles on the odometer, the entire electrical/electronic system shut down. Windows were inoperative, the AC stopped, the radio failed, the flashers did not work, etc. The only things that worked were the engine and brakes
  • 11403516 STARTED HAVING TROUBLE LAST WEEK WITH THE FUEL GAUGE AND A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. TOOK THE CAR IN TO HAVE IT SERVICED AND THEY FOUND THAT RODENTS HAD CHEWED THROUGH THE HARNESS LOCATED BY THE FUEL. COST $850 TO REPAIR WHICH WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY
  • 11407881 THE VEHICLE HAS A SOFTWARE ANAMOLY ACCORDING THE THE DEALER THAT HAS MY SES LIGHT ON AND MY PRE-COLLISION ALTERS SEEM TO NOT BE WORKING SINCE THIS OCCURRED. THE SES LIGHT CAME ON 4/9/21 AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER
Unintended acceleration overriding brake inputVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE3 complaints2021-01 → 2025-02buick-encore-gx-2020-unintended-acceleration
  • 11645021 I was at a stop light and the light turned green, I preceded to press the accelerator, I was just starting to move forward and the, peddle seemed to take over with my assistance went all the way down and began speeding up
  • 11394553 2/3/2021 I WAS DRIVING WITH MY DAUGHTER TODAY. SHE WAS DRIVING AND WE WERE APPROACHING A LEFT HAND TURN AT AN INTERSECTION. WE HAD A GREEN LIGHT AND I COULD SEE THAT HER FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. SHE STARTED THE TURN WITH HER FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE
  • 11389607 I WAS DRIVING HOME APPROX 6:00 PM AS I WAS STARTING ON L75 MY BUICK 2020GX WITH LESS THAN 300 MILES STARTED TO SPEED UP TO A VERY FAST MY BRAKES DID NOT SLOW ME DOWN THE CAR KEPT SPEEDING UP I WAS VERY SCARED WHEN THE CAR KEPT GOING FASTER NOW I AM SCARED TO DRIVE IT THERE WAS AL
Airbags failing to deploy in rear-end collisionAIR BAGS2 complaints2020-11 → 2022-10buick-encore-gx-2020-airbag-non-deployment
  • 11487793 Rear end accident. Distracted driver hit the back of my car at least at 40 mph. No airbags deployed
  • 11375090 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 BUICK ENCORE GX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HIS DAUGHTER WAS AT A STAND STILL AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, WHEN SHE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING HER TO SHOOT FORWARD AND HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
692020-10-072026-09-1450SERVICE BRAKES:21; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:19; POWER TRAIN:18; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:15; ENGINE:13

Recalls all years →

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20V58800024/09/2020SERVICE BRAKESGeneral 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.If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
21V44000010/06/2021EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT:STANDGeneral 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.A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202435legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2020 Buick Encore GX vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2020/buick/encore-gx
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  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2020 Buick Encore GX},
  year = {2026},
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  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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