2023 Buick Encore GX Reliability
The 2023 Buick Encore GX has 28 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and unknown or other. Compared with nearby Encore GX model years (2021–2025), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Encore GX's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
28
NHTSA owner complaints
0
Recall campaigns
0
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2023 Buick Encore GX complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 model year, filed between 2022 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 21% |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 21% |
| Steering | 5 | 18% |
| Electrical system | 5 | 18% |
| Service brakes | 5 | 18% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 4 | 14% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 3 | 11% |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 11% |
2023 Buick Encore GX recalls
No recall campaigns are listed for the 2023 Buick Encore GX in NHTSA's recall database.
How the 2023 compares with nearby Encore GX years
Verdicts compare these Encore GX model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 53 | 2 | Engine | Caution |
| 2022 | 34 | 1 | Powertrain / transmission | Solid |
| 2023 (this page) | 28 | 0 | Engine | Solid |
| 2024 | 34 | 2 | Electrical system | Solid |
| 2025 | 15 | 1 | Electrical system | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2023 Buick Encore GX on the used market
- Median asking price $20,999 at a median 29,707 miles, across 1,482 live US dealer listings in CarWhere's depreciation study.
What to check on a used 2023 Buick Encore GX
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2023 Buick Encore GX reliability FAQ
Is the 2023 Buick Encore GX reliable?
The 2023 Buick Encore GX has 28 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and unknown or other. Compared with nearby Encore GX model years (2021–2025), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Encore GX's typical year.
What are the most common 2023 Buick Encore GX problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Buick Encore GX are engine (6), unknown or other (6), steering (5), electrical system (5). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2023 Buick Encore GX have recalls?
No recall campaigns are listed for the 2023 Buick Encore GX in NHTSA's recall database.
How does the 2023 Buick Encore GX compare with the 2022 and 2024 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2022 has 34 complaints and 1 recall (solid); the 2024 has 34 complaints and 2 recalls (solid). The 2023 has 28 complaints and 0 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2023 Buick Encore GX?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2023 Encore GX, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.