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2022 Buick

Encore GX FWD

Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L, Turbo

Buick Encore GX: best and worst years
2022 Buick Encore GX FWD

Closest available photo (2024 model year); you're viewing the 2022.

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Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
137
Power to weight
0.045 hp/lb
Axle ratio
5.45
Cyl
3EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
31 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
296 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
7/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
171 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
64 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
102 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
3,025 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
1
Owner complaints
26

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • POWER TRAIN31%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER22%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19%
  • ENGINE9%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING6%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 32 total.

Buick Encore GX: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

423 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Jun 8, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP6033B

    This Preliminary information communicates to technicians to remove the pulley assembly and inspect the drive chain and pulley surfaces.

  • Jun 5, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP6031E

    This PI addresses leaks from the case half and provides repair direction to dealer technicians

  • Jun 3, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP6032C

    PIP6032B provides diagnostic direction for dealers when encountering transmission leaks

  • May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6626A

    PI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process

  • May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6551B

    This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues

  • May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6423A

    Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue

  • Apr 21, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP6029A

    This PI instructs dealers to install foam around the shifter cable to stop rattling

  • Apr 1, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT3271Q

    This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

  • and 415 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
6 yr / 70k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.