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2020 Buick Encore GX AWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 28 MPG.
The Buick Encore GX is a subcompact crossover SUV built by General Motors starting in 2019. Like the smaller Encore and the related Chevrolet Trailblazer, the Encore GX is manufactured by GM Korea. In China, it is manufactured by the SAIC-GM joint venture.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2020 Buick Encore GX SUV AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 26 | 29 | 28 | 320 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
151 complaints filed by owners for this model year (9 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2020 Buick Encore GX AWD?
EPA figures for the 2020 Buick Encore GX AWD reach 28 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2020 Buick Encore GX AWD?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Buick Encore GX AWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2020 Buick Encore GX AWD?
Owners have filed 151 complaints with NHTSA for the 2020 Buick Encore GX AWD, most often about: Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2020 Buick Encore GX AWD?
NHTSA gave the 2020 Buick Encore GX AWD (2020 Buick Encore GX SUV AWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.