2022 Buick Encore GX problems, complaints & recalls

2022 Buick Encore GX recalls (1)

• Recall 21V440000Jun 10, 2021135,400 vehicles
  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.

  Risk: A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.

  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.

Recent 2022 Buick Encore GX complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

1. Filed Oct 7, 202630,000 miFLBrakes

   The contact owns a 2022 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the ABS sensor was failing. The dealer stated that the failing part was Part Number: 42907268. The part was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle remained at the dealer while waiting to replace the part a third time. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…

   NHTSA complaint #11769532 · source
2. Filed Sep 3, 2026MIElectrical SystemOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   At 15,000 miles the check engine light came on while going to a store. At the store, the vehicle was put in park and tried to shut off engine. The dash said "shift to park". Took to the dealer, was told sensor went out on transmission. They said it was the electronic controle module. They didn't think that was part of the drive train warranty. When I looked online I found many other Buick owners complained of same issue. Posting online that they are slamming shifter into…

   NHTSA complaint #11761985 · source
3. Filed Aug 27, 202628,586 miAZEngineOther / Unknown

   The contact owns a 2022 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the emissions warning light illuminated and hot air was coming from the A/C unit, despite the A/C cooling setting being activated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the purge pump and an unknown part needed to be replaced, and loose bolts in the A/C caused Freon to leak. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and…

   NHTSA complaint #11760079 · source
4. Filed Aug 14, 2026OHElectrical System

   Car began giving an alert that said "shift to park" when vehicle was clearly in park but car would not shut off. I called buick customer service, they said to take it to a dealership & have the problem confirmed with the service dept. & they would open a case for me. (they did not tell me not to have it fixed). I knew there was a class action lawsuit regarding this issue, yet no recall as of yet. The dealership confirmed the problem (as listed in the lawsuit). I had to pay…

   NHTSA complaint #11756921 · source
5. Filed Jul 15, 2026FLElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   6/4/26 Took to dealer and stated that the check engine light was on and car was running sluggish. Had stopped at Autozone and their scan showed the code P0102. The dealer charged me 259.00 to do a diagnostic showing the same thing. 6/26/26 Back to the dealer with the same problem and now they stated they replaced the Compressor Air Intake Turbocharger and Install Vacuum Tank Kit. I had the vehicle back for few days and while I was driving, the lights came back on and the car…

   NHTSA complaint #11750576 · source
6. Filed Jun 22, 2026MSTransmission & Drivetrain

   The vehicle has less than 60,000 miles. Sometimes, when it is shifted into park, the info center states that it is not in park. I have to jiggle the shift or shift it into other gears and go back to park. The shift is definitely in park when this happens.

   NHTSA complaint #11745800 · source
7. Filed Jun 9, 2026GAOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   I have a 2022 Buick Encore GX with 34,200 miles and I put my car in park but the dashboard said Shift to Park. I tried several times to put it in park but it wouldn't recognize it was in park. The car also wouldn't cut off. I reversed and went forward and back several times trying to put it in park, but it wouldn't see it was in park. I called the dealership and they said jam the gear shifter really hard forward and it would recognize it until they could see the car. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11743014 · source
8. Filed Jun 4, 2026GAElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Answer: I only have 34,200 miles on my 2022 Buick Encore GX and when I put my car in park, I get a warning message on the dashboard telling me "Shift to Park" but I am already in park and my car won't shut off. Why at 34,000 miles? 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Answer: What if the car thinks it isn't in Park and starts rolling hitting a child,…

   NHTSA complaint #11742093 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology