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2020 Buick Encore GX drivetrain & axles problems

Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 18 complaints for the 2020 Buick Encore GX, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
18 15% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 buick encore gx. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. Additionally, the vehicle inadvertently lunged forward while attempting to reverse into a parking space. The vehicle was towed to bellavia chevrolet buick (199 nj-17, east rutherford, nj 07073) the brakes and transmission valves were replaced however, the failure recurred.

Reported at 9,529 miles, March 2021

The contact owns a 2020 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the gear shifter was shifted into park(P); however, the “Shift to Park” message was displayed. The contact was unable to turn off the vehicle and drove to the residence. The message was no longer displayed after the contact parked the vehicle at the residence. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The dealer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer.

Reported at 24,000 miles, March 2024

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