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2022 Buick Encore GX problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2022 Buick Encore GX sits mid-pack among Encore GX years: 36 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 39, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

Transmission leads the complaint categories with 12 reports (33% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

36

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2022 compare to other Encore GX years?

Encore GX NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted105 complaints2020: 105 complaints2021: 64 complaints2022: 36 complaints2023: 42 complaints2024: 33 complaints2025: 23 complaints
Encore GX NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2022 Buick Encore GX problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission1233%
Other822%
Electrical System617%
Engine514%
Fuel System26%
Tires & Wheels26%
Seats13%

Does the 2022 Buick Encore GX have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

21V440000OtherJune 10, 2021 · 135,400 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“Get shift to park worning when in part. Lights stay on and worning signal sounds. Have to keep fooling with shifter to stop. GM seems not willing to do anything with this problem and parts to fix are on back order with no time for availability. Repair is around $560.00. From what I can find out ,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · October 3, 2024

“Shift To Park appears on screen after vehicle is in park. Vehicle will continue running. By jiggling gear shift or putting car in another gear and then back in park the message disappears and car shuts off engine.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · July 28, 2025

“My SUV states shift to park, but I already have it in park and it will not shut off. I have to keep starting it up for it to shut-off. Also when I go to the gas station to fill my SUV up with gas and try to start it up it will not start. I keep trying to start it up and after about 10 to 15 minutes…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 27, 2024

“The contact owns a 2022 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the emission purge pump was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · August 5, 2025

“Purchased my 2022 Buick Encore GX from Alexander Buick, Oxnard CA. on July 14th, 2022. On August 4th, 2022 (3 weeks and 273 miles later) was driving in the fast lane of major freeway 101 in Southern Ca.. Without any warning the car died. How I made it across two lanes to my right to get off the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · August 4, 2022

2022 Buick Encore GX — common questions

Is the 2022 Buick Encore GX reliable?

It is close to typical for the Encore GX: 36 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2022 Encore GX problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (12 complaints), other (8 complaints), electrical system (6 complaints).

Does the 2022 Buick Encore GX have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2022 Buick Encore GX. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Buick Encore GX years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Encore GX years to avoid are 2020, 2021. The cleanest record among Encore GX years belongs to 2025.

How safe is the 2022 Buick Encore GX?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2022 Buick Encore GX earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.