GM has issued a voluntary emissions recall for certain units of the 2020 through 2023 Buick Encore GX to address an issue with the crossover’s engine control module, which may not properly clear an emissions-related code.
The problem:Â affected units of the Buick Encore GXÂ may have an issue in which the engine control module (ECM) may not clear the permanent status of data trouble code (DTC) P0521 (Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Performance).
The hazards:Â if the ECM had previously set a DTC P0521 and the permanent status is not properly cleared, the affected Encore GX may not pass certain Emissions Inspection/Maintenance tests. The check engine light may also illuminate. This could potentially cause inconvenience to the owner of the affected vehicle.
The fix: dealers will reprogram the ECM in affected Buick Encore GX units, free of charge to vehicle owners.
Affected components:Â engine control module (ECM).
Affected vehicles:Â
- 2020 Buick Encore GX
- 2021 Buick Encore GX
- 2022 Buick Encore GX
- 2023 Buick Encore GX
Number of affected vehicles: it’s currently unclear how many units of the Buick Encore GX may be affected by the aforementioned ECM issue. Note that some units of the 2021, 2022 and 2023 Chevy Trailblazer are also included in this voluntary emissions recall. Affected vehicles are located in the U.S. and Canada.
Owners should:Â wait for to be contacted by their dealer, or bring their vehicle to the dealership. For more information, owners may also reach out to Buick directly using the information included below.
Contacts:Â
- GM Voluntary Emission Recall Number: A222379711
- Buick Customer Service: 1-877-248-2080
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Comments
GM needs to clean house!
NO, they need to reward the staff that quickly acts to find, announce and issue the fix for their excellent product. This is a reliable and responsible auto manufacturer. Good for GM!
If they picked better suppliers and had better QC on the front end most of these problems wouldn’t happen. That’s a management issue.
Wasn’t this a Programming Issue?? Not a Hardware Issue.
Getting old . Almost getting to be expected anymore. Sad!
It’s a minor recall and one that I wouldn’t even bother with since SC has no emissions testing.
Agree, my free red state has no emissions testing either.
Encore with a CEL has no cruise control or remote start.
If you can’t clear the codes then the check engine light stays on, right?
My 2020 had to replace 2 times a starter . The stop and start of system burns out starters quickly and is more cheap to turn it off and pay for the gas you supposedly save with this system crap.
I’ve noticed my start/stop function completely kills my headlights at night upon the restart. Is there a way to keep it off so I don’t have to constantly keep shutting off the function?
On February 19 I Leased a 23 Leftover. Wonder if the Recall Affects mine? And if so, will I get a Notification?
I have a 2017 buick that has cost me more money than you can believe you have never stood be hind it it has been sitting 5 years and I am making payments on it I called you and you said it was my problem this car is a pile of junk
Buick Encore GX wasn’t available in 2017