Every 2020 Buick Encore recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 21V440000
Oct 6, 2021Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift:Stand
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.
- Risk
- A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owner of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. 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 A212335470.
Full recall details for 21V440000 →Power Train · NHTSA 20V668000
Oct 29, 2020Power Train:Automatic Transmission
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
- Risk
- Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
Full recall details for 20V668000 →Service Brakes · NHTSA 20V588000
Sep 24, 2020Service Brakes
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.
- Risk
- If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.
Full recall details for 20V588000 →Seats · NHTSA 20V537000
Mar 9, 2020Seats:Critical Fasteners
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed.
- Risk
- If an occupied front seat is missing the rear attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing risk of injury to the occupant.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect seat attachments for both front seats and install attachment bolts as needed, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202304380.
Full recall details for 20V537000 →
2020 Buick Encore complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 89 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Buick Encore, reporting 6 crashes, 4 injuries. Buick has issued at least 655 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Power Train22
- Unknown Or Other22
- Engine21
- Service Brakes21
- Electrical System20
- Vehicle Speed Control9
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (388)
- Electrical System (285)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (236)
- Unknown Or Other (196)
- Power Train (139)
- Engine (119)
Read Buick Encore owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Buick Encore. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“I was traveling to school when my breaks didn't work I tried them twice and I crashed into another vehicle. And the month or march I took it into to Buick for break issues and they said everything was fine.”
2020 BUICK ENCORE GXApr 25, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11656817
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owned a 2020 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle lost power steering and drove straight into a deep ditch. The contact did not recall whether a warning light illuminated.”
2020 BUICK ENCOREOct 24, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11551560
“The contact owns a 2020 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal and accelerator pedal became extremely hot to the touch. The contact became aware that the silver heat shield was missing.”
2020 BUICK ENCOREJun 25, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11746471
Crash
“Rear end accident. Distracted driver hit the back of my car at least at 40 mph. No airbags deployed.”
2020 BUICK ENCORE GXOct 4, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11487793
“I took my 2020 Buick Encore to an independent auto repair shop to have a brake inspection after I had contacted GM multiple times about the loss of acceleration, check engine light and stabilitrak light would come on with brake pedal stiffness and then almost needing to push it to the floor to stop.”
2020 BUICK ENCOREApr 28, 2026 · PA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11734263
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