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2026 Buick

Encore GX AWD

Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L, Turbo

Buick Encore GX: best and worst years
2026 Buick Encore GX AWD (photo 1 of 5)

Closest available photo (2025 model year); you're viewing the 2026.

2025 photoChris WoodrichCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
Transmission
Automatic 9-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026

Engine & performance

Efficiency

Dimensions & capacity

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
4 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Automatic emergency braking
    Standard
  • Blind-spot monitor
    Standard
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE50%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17%
  • STEERING17%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL17%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 6 total.

Buick Encore GX: best and worst years

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Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.