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US recalls (2)
Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
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 and remedy
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.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Visual system
2026-08-20 · campaign 2026-402
Issue:
On certain vehicles, moisture could enter the rearview camera and could cause the rearview camera image not to display correctly or at all.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a standard rearview camera.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the rearview camera.
Lights and instruments
2023-11-06 · campaign 2023-599
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument panel to display a black screen.
If this happens, it could create a distraction for the driver, and warnings, tell-tales and gauges would not display.
Safety Risk:
A driver that is distracted and/or warnings, tell-tales, and gauges that don't display could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the software for the virtual cockpit unit module.
Owner complaints (34)
Owners filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Buick Encore. Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 34).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 21 | |
| Unknown or other | 5 | |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | |
| Back over prevention | 3 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Service brakes | 3 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2024 Buick Encore.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2024 Buick Encore GX SUV FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2024 Buick Encore GX SUV AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2024 Buick Encore version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Encore GX AWD 1.3 L Automatic 9-spd | 26 | 28 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Encore GX FWD 1.2 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 30 | 31 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Encore GX FWD 1.3 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 29 | 31 | 30 | $2,250 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.