Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 Encore GX.
The 2026 Buick Encore GX is equipped with an automatic 9-speed transmission and EPA fuel-economy ratings of 26 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined. Across the 2020-2025 model years, reported complaints followed a downward path, falling from a high of 65 in 2020 to a low of 13 in 2025. That trajectory places the 2026 Encore GX after the model's lowest-complaint year on record, suggesting the latest model year enters with the most favorable complaint momentum the line has yet shown.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 9-spd |
| Overall length | 171.3 in |
| Overall width | 71.3 in |
| Overall height | 64.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3256 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 61 / 61.8 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 60/40 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 26 / 28 / 27 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 94 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 24 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 85 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT5966F | 2026-06-23 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still… |
| PIP6120A | 2026-06-18 | Unknown Or Other | This PIP communicates the potential for the engine to stall or stumble when coming out of… |
| PIC6637B | 2026-06-10 | Unknown Or Other | This document is a technical bulletin regarding CarPlay issues in certain Buick and… |
| PIP6033B | 2026-06-08 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to technicians to remove the pulley assembly… |
| PIP6031E | 2026-06-05 | Unknown Or Other | This PI addresses leaks from the case half and provides repair direction to dealer… |
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EPA figures are 26 city / 28 highway / 27 combined mpg.