2024 Buick Encore GX Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2024 Buick Encore GX, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
2
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
34
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2024 Encore GX and 34 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 19 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING4
- POWER TRAIN3
- ENGINE3
- SERVICE BRAKES3
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL2
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
2024 Encore GX Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 26V539000
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.
Remedy: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · 23V744000
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.
Remedy: 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 Encore GX Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIC6611H | Oct 22, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | PI provides information on how to obtain a restricted radio | 11038741 |
| PIT6110L | Oct 7, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating. | 11038460 |
| PIT6457C | Sep 28, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to… | 11038136 |
| PIC6540K | Sep 28, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio. | 11038132 |
| PIT5698F | Sep 26, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it. | 11037555 |
| PIC6629F | Sep 10, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display | 11037320 |
| PIP4902W | Sep 4, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance. | 11037253 |
| PIT5995B | Sep 4, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This Preliminary Information provides the dealer information of the location of the rear seat child anchors. | 11037252 |
| PIT6196A | Aug 28, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This Preliminary Information provides a diagnostic tip for diagnosing an issue with Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise and Lane Keep Assist Turns Off or Inoperative. | 11036693 |
| PIT6541 | Aug 27, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This Preliminary information communicates to the technicians a diagnostic tip if a technician loses communication with the image processor #2 and how to restore communication | 11036690 |
| PIC6551C | Aug 20, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues | 11036392 |
| PIC6660 | Aug 19, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the repairs direction for addressing a customer concern of no airflow from dash vents when using air conditioning aft… | 11036399 |
| PIP6116A | Aug 11, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This document assists GM Dealer technician's with diagnosing turbocharger concerns to ensure turbocharger replacement is necessary. The turbocharger part number will be placed o… | 11036214 |
| PIT6110K | Jul 28, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating. | 11035693 |
| PIC6548B | Jul 23, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the direction needed when encountering an issue with switching between adaptive cruise control and regular cruise con… | 11035349 |
| PIT5099J | Jul 21, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | PI to help diagnose A/C concern | 11035340 |
| 662.10 | Jul 14, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | • Improvements to active cabin ventilation • Additional protection for the health of your battery • Updates to help prevent excessive battery drain and overheating • Imp… | 11035425 |
| PIT5966F | Jun 23, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message. | 11034769 |
| PIC6637B | Jun 10, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This document is a technical bulletin regarding CarPlay issues in certain Buick and Chevrolet models. It details the problem, cause, and current status of the software anomaly a… | 11033998 |
| PIP6033B | Jun 8, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This Preliminary information communicates to technicians to remove the pulley assembly and inspect the drive chain and pulley surfaces. | 11033719 |
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