2022 Buick
Encore GX FWD
Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L, Turbo
Buick Encore GX: best and worst years
Closest available photo (2024 model year); you're viewing the 2022.
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
- 155
- Power to weight
- 0.051 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 5.45
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 32 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
- 297 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
- 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
- GVWR class
- Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Standard
- Recalls
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 34 See on NHTSA
Feature availability
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlOptional
- Blind-spot monitorOptional
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Push-button startStandard
Exterior
- Adaptive headlightsStandard
Recalls NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
21V440000 Jun 10, 2021 EQUIPMENTGeneral Motors, LLC.
Summary: General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.
Consequence: A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owner of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. 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 A212335470.
Vehicles covered (all models): 135,400
Full noticeSource: NHTSA
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- POWER TRAIN27%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER21%
- ENGINE10%
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING6%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 48 total.
Buick Encore GX: best and worst yearsKnown 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
Source: www.gmfleet.com as of 2026-06
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.