2024 Buick Encore GX recalls and problems

The 2024 Buick Encore GX has 2 safety recalls and 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Buick dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2024 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2024 Buick Encore GX recalls

Recall 26V-539: Back Over Prevention

Reported Aug 20, 2026 · 306,511 vehicles affected · General Motors, LLC

Problem: General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

Recall 23V-744: Electrical System

Reported Nov 6, 2023 · 60,154 vehicles affected · General Motors, LLC

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.

Risk: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: The VCU software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. 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 A232424320.

2024 Buick Encore GX problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	23
Unknown or Other	5
Exterior Lighting	4
Back Over Prevention	3
Power Train	3
Engine	3
Service Brakes	3
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Steering	2
Structure	1

Most reported parts

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 3
Back Over Prevention › Rearview System Braking — 1
Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Speedometer/Odometer — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 34,500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2024 Buick Encore GX complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 35,000 miles · reported Nov 6, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the failure became persistent. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was provided the cost for a diagnostic test. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

Electrical System · at 40,000 miles · reported Nov 4, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle and driving approximately 30 MPH, the instrument panel and the radio display screen malfunctioned and displayed blank screens. During the failure, the contact was unable to view the speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, and engine temperature gauge. The vehicle was driven to the residence, and the local dealer was notified of the failure. The contact was instructed to turn the vehicle off and wait 10 minutes before restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and the failure self-corrected. The…

Service Brakes · reported Oct 27, 2026

Buick dealer is not honoring a GM service bulletin for my car because my VIN number is not on the list but yet my Car exhibits that we had exact problem that the bulletin is for and they are not even honoring the bumper-to-bumper warranty that I have on the car. And there is a kid to fix it. I have evidence I have video. I have audio of what the car does when it goes in reverse in regards to the Brake recall, but they are forcing me to drive a car that has a brake problem and a service bulletin to make the repair and they are not our honoring either the bumper-to-bumper warranty that I have on…

Back Over Prevention · at 49,000 miles · reported Oct 22, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that upon shifting into reverse(R), the rear-view camera displayed a black screen. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V539000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); as the possible cause for the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000.

Electrical System · reported Oct 5, 2026

I purchased the car from Enterprise Sales and had it for two years. Just today, the instrument panel remained blank after I started the car. After a few more attempts of starting and stopping the car, the panel remained blank, so I drove home. After 2 hours, I started the car to park it, and the instrument panel returned to normal. I looked it up online and found GM had issued a recall for the 2024 Buick Encore GX for the instrument panel going blank, but when I entered my VIN, it said it was not included in the recall, even though it has the same make, model, year, and malfunction. I would…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Buick Encore GX have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Buick Encore GX: 26V-539 (back over prevention), 23V-744 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Buick Encore GX?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (23 reports), followed by unknown or other (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 34,500 miles.

Are Buick recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Buick dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.