2026 Buick Encore GX recalls
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.
2026 Buick Encore GX problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Service Brakes | 3 | |
| Lane Departure | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 5
- Lane Departure › Assist — 2
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 17,153 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 2026 Buick Encore GX complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · reported Nov 11, 2026
Bro I want to know what I have to do to have all that shit life threatening features dibble in my vehicle. Itâs 100% not safe. I donât feel safe, my car is all the time threw away from my path, I have switched off all the options but everyone knows itâs just a placebo effect buttons. I donât want to fight against the car anymore while Iâm working. I need peace of mind to do my job in peace. I need more enjoyable driving experience. I already reported all the schemes that I believe NHTSA is running together with automotive industry to improve self driving cars forcing drivers to…
Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Nov 10, 2026
Bro itâs me again. Please Iâm opt out all that trash intervention, it is not safe in any aspect. Itâs a life threatening intervention, Iâm going to report it to cdc and human rights. What you are doing is a crime. You are using people as your laboratory rats. Stop this crazy interventions in this car, I have a video from steering wheel moving by itself based on the g sensor, yaw or lateral sensor. Itâs not safe, I want to opt out that crazy nonsense features, I donât want be part of this experiment anymore. You destroyed my mental health and my life, NHTSA is letting all that shit…
Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Nov 10, 2026
Please stop all that nonsense experiment. Stop playing with peopleâs lives. You are destroying peopleâs mental health. You are destroying peopleâs lives with all that shit. Itâs not healthy and itâs not about safe. You are collecting data to improve your self driving vehicle skills. I want to opt out from this nonsense experiment. Iâm exhausted and my mental health is destroyed. I donât want brake intervention in n this car anymore, I donât want traction intervention anymore, I donât want steering wheel intervention anymore. All that shit is disturbing my driving habilites…
Service Brakes · reported Nov 10, 2026
Bro Iâm about to adapt a self made brake line to bypass the car ABS system. What the crazy thing you are forcing people to do to feel safe again. Like wtf you make a regulation forcing people into this crazy braking, traction and steering wheel intervention, itâs crazy, itâs not safe, itâs not for a safe purpose, all that shit intervention is made to force people make corrections to training your fk self driving car skills. Itâs clear. Otherwise you would have a very good communication channel and a shut down switch that really works not just this placebo buttons. Why are you…
Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Nov 9, 2026
Even after turning off all the âsafetyâ features switches and also pulling off the abs fuse the car still make unwanted intervention (brake and acceleration) for every small single road inclination, road crown, small bumps, manhole cap, road drain lines etc. every single small road stuff is a reason for exaggerated intervention that throws the car to the neighbor lane making the driver counter steering every single second to avoid accident. Itâs a nightmare driving cars nowadays. Itâs not only Buick, GM, Ford etc. itâs multi brand vehicles issue. I rent cars to work and the same…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2026 Buick Encore GX have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2026 Buick Encore GX: 26V-539 (back over prevention). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 Buick Encore GX?
Owners report forward collision avoidance problems most often (5 reports), followed by engine (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 17,153 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.