2024 Buick
Encore GX FWD
Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L, Turbo
Buick Encore GX: best and worst years
Overview
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 155
- Power to weight
- 0.051 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 5.45
- Cyl
- 3EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 31 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- MPG City
- 29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- MPG Comb
- 30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- CO₂
- 297 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Eco Score
- 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Smog score
- 7/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- 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
- 24
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM47%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER13%
- BACK OVER PREVENTION6%
- ENGINE6%
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING6%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 32 total.
Buick Encore GX: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
313 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 5, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6548A
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the direction needed when encountering an issue with switching between adaptive cruise control and regular cruise control or an issue with automatic high beam feature after the front camera was replaced.
Jun 3, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6503A
This preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front View Camera Module (ACP2) on part restriction due to elevated replacement rates and ongoing engineering investigation. Technicians must not replace the front camera module unless they have: 1.Completed the diagnostic procedure in this PI, and 2.Contacted TAC and received authorization, including the SI document number and specific step that directs camera replacement.
Jun 3, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP6116
This document assists GM Dealer technician's with diagnosing turbocharger concerns to ensure turbocharger replacement is necessary. The turbocharger part number will be placed on order restriction and the technician will have to contact GM Technical Assistance to verify the turbocharge is at fault and needed. GM Technical Assistance will verify the turbocharger is needed and then order it for the dealer.
Jun 3, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP6032C
PIP6032B provides diagnostic direction for dealers when encountering transmission leaks
May 29, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6611G
PI provides information on how to obtain a restricted radio
May 14, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6540J
This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
- and 305 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.