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2024 Buick Encore GX recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2024 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
32
Latest campaign
Aug 20, 2026

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Back over prevention1Aug 20, 2026
Electrical system1Nov 6, 2023

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
1Fixable over the air
Aug 20, 2026Latest campaign
Aug 20, 202626V539000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V539000
What's wrong
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Risk
A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 17, 2026. Another letter will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V539000 · Aug 20, 2026
Nov 6, 202323V744000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Over-the-air remedy
DetailsHide details for campaign 23V744000
What's wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.
Risk
A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The VCU software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. 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 A232424320.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V744000 · Nov 6, 2023
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Buick recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component32

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
32Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system2166000
Unknown or other516000
Exterior lighting413000
Power train39000
Engine39000
Steering26000
Back over prevention26000
Fuel/propulsion system26000
Service brakes26000
Structure13000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “I purchased the car from Enterprise Sales and had it for two years. Just today, the instrument panel remained blank after I started the car.”

    Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11769086
  • Electrical system

    “The dash and instrument panel goes completly blank at highway speeds. A very dangerous scenario. It has happened 6 times in the 3 months that i jave purchased the vehicle.”

    Filed 08/28/2026 · ODI 11760313
  • Steering

    “I recently bought this 2024 Buick Encore GX about a week ago and we decided to take a short trip to [XXX], as we were coming back and was driving downhill, we notice the vehicle was pulling to the left side like a…”

    Filed 08/28/2026 · ODI 11760438

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2024 Buick Encore GX recall questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Buick Encore GX have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Buick Encore GX. The most recent, 26V539000 (reported August 20, 2026), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Buick Encore GX?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 21 complaints out of 32 filed with NHTSA (66%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2024 Buick Encore GX?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Buick recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Buick dealer.

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