2025 Buick Encore Gx Problems
Shopping for a used 2025 Buick Encore Gx? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 13 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Electrical Faults the most reported area.
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This 2025 Buick Encore Gx has 13 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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2025 Buick Encore Gx Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 3 2025 Buick Encore Gx trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 3 trims analysed.
2025 Buick Encore Gx Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2025 Buick Encore GX SUV AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
17.9% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
17.9% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2025 Buick Encore Gx has 13 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Electrical Faults. NHTSA reliability signal: Good Record.
- Make
- Buick
- Model
- Encore Gx
- Model year
- 2025
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 13
- Crash-related complaints
- 0
- Safety recall campaigns
- 0
- Top reported component
- Electrical Faults
- Reliability signal
- Good Record
- EPA MPG combined
- 30
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 29 / 31
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2025 Buick Encore Gx problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Uncategorized Issues
Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Transmission / Drivetrain, Uncategorized Issues. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2025 Buick Encore Gx?
The 2025 Buick Encore Gx looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2025 Buick Encore Gx
Inspection Focus
- Inspect electrical systems, including infotainment and sensors, for proper operation.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission and drivetrain repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle, focusing on reported components.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect electrical systems, including infotainment and sensors, for proper operation.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission and drivetrain repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle, focusing on reported components.
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2025 Buick Encore GX are concentrated in electrical faults, with transmission and drivetrain issues also noted. A recurring theme appears to be forward collision avoidance and back over prevention systems. The data is limited by a low number of complaints and no crash-related reports.
- Electrical faults account for the highest number of complaints among the 2025 model year.
- Transmission and drivetrain issues are the second most reported component.
- No crash-related complaints were reported for the 2025 model year.
- Electrical Faults
- Transmission / Drivetrain
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
Full breakdown
All 2025 Buick Encore Gx complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Buick Encore Gx. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Buick Encore Gx. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Second complete powertrain failure on March 14, 2026 at 13,993 miles, nine days after first repair (complete transmission replacement for bone-dry sealed transmission). Symptoms: sudden loss of power on highway (unable to exceed 20 mph with accelerator fully depressed), hollow so…
nStar remote diagnostic system returned five false-negative results across two confirmed mechanical failures. January 2, 2026: two diagnostics at 5:50 PM and 5:53 PM returned "No Error Code Found" while the transmission was actively failing. At 8:39 PM, the system identified P070…
Sealed transmission found "bone dry" at approximately 13,000 miles. No consumer-accessible dipstick. Complete transmission failure January 2, 2026. Second complete powertrain failure March 14, 2026, nine days after first repair completed. Symptoms on second failure (loss of power…
Component: Parking Assist / Driver Assistance Sensors / Object Detection Incident Description: While operating my Buick Encore GX, I executed a controlled, low-speed right turn and struck a stationary structural column within the vehicle’s path. The column was a fixed, solid ob…
My 2025 Buick Encore GX has experienced an ongoing failure of the rear backup camera system. The issue began intermittently in February 2026, and earlier this month (March) it has progressively worsened. The camera now does not function at all. When shifting into reverse, the di…
In my car there is an electrical issue with the radio. Sometimes when I’m backing up and using the camera the lane assistance doesn’t work properly which can cause someone to back into things if they are using it. Also another issue it has is when I’m driving the entire radio and…
I am reporting a defect involving my **2025 Buick Encore GX AWD manufactured by General Motors. Within two days of purchasing the vehicle, the dashboard displayed the warning message “Service Charging System – Vehicle May Stall.” I contacted the dealership on the third day of own…
When I go 63 miles an hour the car starts chugging and my dealership changed the transmission fluid. I drove it home today and it still chugging. They called me and said they took a 2026 Buick encore and did the same thing but will not help me. They told me it’s a daily occurrenc…
The contact owns a 2025 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the gas pump nozzle was difficult to remove from the fuel filler neck when the vehicle was done refueling. The contact stated that there was one fueling station that he avoided due to th…
The vehicle has a safety-related defect involving the safety restraint system. A warning message/light appears indicating a malfunction affecting occupant protection. This defect raises concerns regarding proper airbag and restraint operation in the event of a crash. I presented…
On the morning of 11/01/2025, the vehicle was in volved in a fire. The cause of the fire is uncertain so the insurance company is investigating it and asked I report it to the NHTSA.
The contact owns a 2025 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at undisclosed speeds and attempting to depress icons on the infotainment system, the screen froze. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on five occasions where it was diagnosed that the i…
I had just drove the car off the lot. On my way home there is this violent grip of the steering wheel pulling me into oncoming traffic. Then again to the right towards a telephone pole. During another casual drive, there was a loud clunk and another violent grip of the steering w…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2025 Buick Encore Gx.
Safety recalls
2025 Buick Encore Gx recalls
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2025 Buick Encore Gx. No recall campaigns are currently listed for this model year in the dataset, but VIN-level recall checks are still essential. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
No NHTSA recalls were found for this model year. Recalls can be added at any time — confirm open-recall status on the exact VIN or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Questions
2025 Buick Encore Gx buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2025 Buick Encore Gx reliable?▾
Good Record. NHTSA currently shows 13 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2025 Buick Encore Gx looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Buick Encore Gx?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (5 complaints). #2: Transmission / Drivetrain (3 complaints). #3: Uncategorized Issues (3 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Buick Encore Gx?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2025 Buick Encore Gx?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2025 Buick Encore Gx, NHTSA complaints include 0 crash-related reports and 1 fire reports out of 13 total complaints. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2025 Buick Encore Gx have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2025 Buick Encore Gx in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2025 Buick Encore Gx?▾
The 2025 Buick Encore Gx looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Buick Encore Gx reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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