The 2020 Buick Encore GX has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 139,077 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 105 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT21V4400002021-06-10135,400 affected
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…
SERVICE BRAKES20V5880002020-09-243,677 affected
Defect
General 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…
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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…
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES
19
3crashes1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
17
POWER TRAIN
16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
13
ENGINE
11
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5
1crashes
STEERING
4
1crashes
AIR BAGS
3
2crashes2injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
1
Total complaints105
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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.”
“I am writing to formally report a serious mechanical failure involving my vehicle and to request further review and assistance. While operating my vehicle, it unexpectedly stalled in the middle of an intersection, creating a significant safety hazard. At the time of the incident, the check engine…”
“My 2020 buick encore gx which has only $30,600 had the "shift to park" message appear on the dashboard screen and my car was not turning off properly. I read online that it is a widespread known issue: however, I had to pay $630.14 to fix the gm well know widespread issue so I can turn off my…”
“My 2020 buick encore gx is showing a message with accompanying ding ding sounds "shift to park" after I put my car in park. This malfunction will not allow the car to be locked. I see there are many complaints and lawsuits that gm has not attended to. How do we get gm to initiate a recall on…”
“My 2020 buick encore gx is showing a message with accompanying ding ding sounds "shift to park" after I put my car in park. This malfunction will not allow the car to be locked. I see there are many complaints and lawsuits that gm has not attended to. How do we get gm to initiate a recall on…”
“2020 buick encore gx; 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. Drove 15 miles from…”
“2020 buick encore gx; 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. Drove 15 miles from…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Buick Encore GX as of
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