2023 Buick Encore GX Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2023 Buick Encore GX, and owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2023 Buick Encore GX. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 Buick Encore GX have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 16,659 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 12 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Engine light. Codes, P146B, P0114, C2B00 @ 64000 miles and the emission purge pump has failed, ECU, purge solenoid. I see an extended warranty has gone out for the same year Envision. As this is the s”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 2, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Stabiltrack software jerking my car in a left curve. Took to dealership who seem to find nothing wrong. Reached out to GM with no response or action. Feels extremely dangerous in a left curve unless t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 22, 2026 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2023 Buick Encore (Encore GX AWD, Encore GX FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 27–30 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 26–29 / 29–32 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 3 cyl, 1.2/1.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic 9-spd |
Compare Buick Encore GX model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Buick Encore GX model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Buick Encore GX | 2 | 70 |
| 2021 Buick Encore GX | 2 | 53 |
| 2022 Buick Encore GX | 1 | 32 |
| 2023 Buick Encore GX | 0 | 28 |
| 2024 Buick Encore GX | 2 | 32 |
| 2025 Buick Encore GX | 1 | 15 |
| 2026 Buick Encore GX | 1 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2023 Buick Encore GX
How do I know if my 2023 Buick Encore GX has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Buick dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.