Question 1

Is the Buick ENCORE GX reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Buick ENCORE GX has 301 total NHTSA complaints across 6 model years. The most reliable years are 2025 (23 complaints), 2024 (32 complaints), 2022 (36 complaints). Years to avoid: 2020 (105 complaints), 2021 (63 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Buick ENCORE GX should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2020, 2021 Buick ENCORE GX. The 2020 model has the most complaints (105) with the top issue being BRAKES.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Buick ENCORE GX?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Buick ENCORE GX are 2025 (23 complaints), 2024 (32 complaints), 2022 (36 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2025	23	I had just drove the car off the lot. On my way ho...	Excellent Reliability
2024	32	The contact owns a 2024 Buick Encore GX. The conta...	Above Average
2023	42	Our new 2023 Buick ENCORE GX's brakes continually ...	Average
2022	36	The contact owns a 2022 Buick Encore GX. The conta...	Above Average
2021	63	The contact owns a 2021 Buick Encore GX. The conta...	Below Average
2020	105	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 BUICK ENCORE GX. THE C...	Avoid This Year

Buick ENCORE GX — All Years

Buick ENCORE GX — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid