2025 Buick Encore Gx Safety Report

Forward Collision Avoidance

1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.

Electrical System,Visibility/Wiper,Back Over Prevention

1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.

Electrical System,Back Over Prevention

1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.

Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control

1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.

Power Train,Forward Collision Avoidance

1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.

Fuel System, Gasoline

1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.

Issues with the Forward Collision Avoidance system are common, affecting 23% of vehicles.

Electrical system issues are frequent, affecting 50% of vehicles.

Issues with the Vehicle Speed Control system are common, affecting 23% of vehicles.

Violent steering wheel pulling is a rare issue, affecting only 5% of vehicles.

My 2025 Buick Encore GX has experienced an ongoing failure of the rear backup camera system. The issue began intermittently in February 2026, and earlier this month (March) it has progressively worsened. The camera now does not function at all. When shifting into reverse, the display often shows a black screen with a “camera unavailable” warning message. On some occasions, the camera briefly func...

Component: Parking Assist / Driver Assistance Sensors / Object Detection Incident Description: While operating my Buick Encore GX, I executed a controlled, low-speed right turn and struck a stationary structural column within the vehicle’s path. The column was a fixed, solid object located in close proximity to the vehicle—precisely within the range the vehicle’s parking assist and object detect...

In my car there is an electrical issue with the radio. Sometimes when I’m backing up and using the camera the lane assistance doesn’t work properly which can cause someone to back into things if they are using it. Also another issue it has is when I’m driving the entire radio and dashboard flicks and the screen goes out which is dangerous when driving because now I’m not sure what my speed level i...

I am reporting a defect involving my **2025 Buick Encore GX AWD manufactured by General Motors. Within two days of purchasing the vehicle, the dashboard displayed the warning message “Service Charging System – Vehicle May Stall.” I contacted the dealership on the third day of ownership and was instructed to bring the vehicle in for service. Since that time the vehicle has required multiple repair ...

When I go 63 miles an hour the car starts chugging and my dealership changed the transmission fluid. I drove it home today and it still chugging. They called me and said they took a 2026 Buick encore and did the same thing but will not help me. They told me it’s a daily occurrence in the vehicle. It shouldn’t be chugging going up hills at 63 miles an hour.

The contact owns a 2025 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the gas pump nozzle was difficult to remove from the fuel filler neck when the vehicle was done refueling. The contact stated that there was one fueling station that he avoided due to the spring that was wrapped around the nozzle. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer and was advised that th...

The vehicle has a safety-related defect involving the safety restraint system. A warning message/light appears indicating a malfunction affecting occupant protection. This defect raises concerns regarding proper airbag and restraint operation in the event of a crash. I presented the vehicle for warranty service, but the manufacturer refused to diagnose or repair the safety defect solely because t...

On the morning of 11/01/2025, the vehicle was in volved in a fire. The cause of the fire is uncertain so the insurance company is investigating it and asked I report it to the NHTSA.

The contact owns a 2025 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at undisclosed speeds and attempting to depress icons on the infotainment system, the screen froze. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on five occasions where it was diagnosed that the infotainment system needed to be reprogramed, and the radio needed to be replaced. The contact was also notified by the m...

I had just drove the car off the lot. On my way home there is this violent grip of the steering wheel pulling me into oncoming traffic. Then again to the right towards a telephone pole. During another casual drive, there was a loud clunk and another violent grip of the steering wheel to the left towards the double yellow line, my son was driving the car at the time. This has happened numerous time...

This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for gathering further information from technicians in regard to the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated on the Driver Information Center (DIC).

This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a transmission fluid leak.

This Preliminary information communicates a potential for dtc p0496 to fail due to damaged purge solenoid valve O-rings.

This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer the location of the rear child seat latch anchor locations.

This Preliminary information communicates a potential for dtc p0496 to fail due to damaged purge solenoid valve O-rings.

This Preliminary information communicates to technicians that to seperate the case halves clean the mating surfaces and replace the gasket.

This informational bulletin provides a guide on how to diagnose and test for vibrations utilizing the PicoScope.

This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regard to he Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated on the Driver Information Center (DIC).

This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.

This Preliminary information communicates to the dealers diagnostic tips related to MIL on with P219A.

This Preliminary information communicates a potential for dtc p0496 to fail due to damaged purge solenoid valve O-rings.

This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the normal operation of the heated steering wheel during a remote start event.

This Preliminary information communicates diagnostic aids for a surge or fishbite concern

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to he Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated on the Driver Information Center (DIC).

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Labor Operations for Limited Production Option (LPO) Calibrated Accessories.

This warranty bulletin provides information on Customer Concern Not Duplicated (CCND) Labor Operation Numbers.

This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for variable diagnostic time allowances on select labor operations (U.S. Only).

This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand time at the dealerships.