Things to consider when insuring one
5-star overall crash rating
NHTSA’s top crash rating. Crash protection affects injury claims, which make up a large share of what auto insurance pays out.
Driver-assist sensors come standard
They can help avoid crashes, but a windshield or bumper repair often needs the cameras and radar recalibrated, which costs more. Check what your comprehensive and collision deductibles would mean for a glass claim.
1 recall
- NHTSA 26V539000 · Aug 20, 2026
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.
- The risk
- A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Crash test ratings
2026 BUICK ENCORE GX SUV N/A AWD
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 18%
2026 BUICK ENCORE GX SUV N/A FWD
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 19%
2026 BUICK ENCORE GX SUV N/A AWD EARLY RELEASE
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 18%
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Other 2026 Buick models
Recalls, crash ratings and owner complaints are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), last checked Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are owners’ reports and aren’t verified by NHTSA. This page is general information, not advice about a specific vehicle or policy.