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2022 Buick Encore

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Encore.

Transmission Automatic (S6)

The 2022 Buick Encore pairs a six-speed automatic transmission with EPA fuel economy ratings of 23/30/26 mpg, its 4.23-quart, 5W-30 engine oil specification pointing to a modestly sized powerplant oriented around efficiency. Owner feedback for this model year is notably thin, with just eight total complaints clustered in the "Unknown or Other" category and zero recalls issued. Across the Encore's complaint history spanning 2013 through 2022, this year represents the lowest tally by a wide margin, a sharp contrast to the 2015 peak of 123 complaints. For researchers, that decade-long downward trajectory suggests the Encore reached its most trouble-free state in 2022, making it a comparatively low-risk pick within the model's lineage.

Model year202220212020201920182017201620152014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.23 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy23/30/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 525 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25206377. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 525 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP215/55R18 94HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter25206377
Engine air filter95021102
Spark plug12683541
Battery88866291
Front wiper blades42765836 alt 42765840
Serpentine belt55587929
Thermostat12649163 alt 12673413
Cabin air filter13503677

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length168.1 in
Overall width69.7 in
Overall height65 in
Wheelbase100.8 in
Curb weight3358 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined23 / 30 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Encore of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.8–10.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.80 sec — 2017 Preferred II
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020GX Essence (Sport Touring) 1.3L Turbo I-38.70 sec16.70 sec155 hpFWD
2020GX Essence (Sport Touring) 1.3L Turbo I-39.30 sec17.00 sec155 hpAWD
2020GX Essence (Sport Touring) 1.3L Turbo I-39.30 sec17.00 sec155 hpAWD
2024GX Avenir 1.3L Turbo I-38.80 sec16.90 sec155 hpAWD
2024GX Avenir 1.3L Turbo I-38.90 sec16.80 sec155 hpAWD
2017Preferred II 1.4L Turbo I-47.80 sec16.20 sec138 hpFWD
2017Sport Touring 1.4L Turbo I-48.40 sec16.60 sec138 hpAWD
2017Sport Touring 1.4L Turbo I-48.50 sec16.50 sec138 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.23 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, 75W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.2-6.3 Qts.
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Brake Fluid Capacity1.416 pt
Differential Gear Oil75W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.48 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity7.7 qt
Engine Oil5W-30

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs5.9 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs5.9 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.028" in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.26 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeR134a
Oil Capacity2.5 oz
Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance525 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance11

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 30.0; Rear: 26.0
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 118.0; Rear: 74.0
ABS Sensor Torque6.5
Minimum Pad ThicknessDisc: 0.079"; Drum: 0.055" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .905; Rear: .393
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: .913; Rear: .402
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.001"
Maximum Rotor Runout.002"

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Buick Encore sits at the tail end of a generation-long downward trend in federal records, marking the absolute lowest point for complaints, recalls, and technical service bulletins (TSBs) across the vehicle's lifespan. Compared to the peak complaint year of 2015 with 123 complaints and earlier models that carried up to 6 recalls, the 2022 model registers just 8 complaints and zero recalls or investigations. The sparse 2022 complaints are vaguely categorized under "Unknown or Other" and "Power Train" issues, and the data does not specify any distinct root causes, though there is one crash complaint and zero fire complaints on record. This dramatic decline in reported issues—coupled with TSBs dropping from 1,627 in 2013 to just 458 in 2022—indicates that the platform's engineering quirks were largely resolved prior to this final model year. Consequently, the 2022 Encore is an excellent used buy, offering the most mature and statistically least problematic iteration of this generation.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
458
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
8
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 8 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Unknown Or Other2
Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Unknown Or Other1
Power Train,Unknown Or Other1
Engine & Engine Cooling1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Seat Belts1
Air Bags1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 458 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT5966F2026-06-23Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
PIC6423A2026-05-11Unknown Or OtherPi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection…
PIC6551B2026-05-11Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless…
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
N25-2505522026-03-20Unknown Or OtherImprovements to OnStar functionality.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Encore take?

4.23 qt of 5W-30, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Encore have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Encore get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 30 highway / 26 combined mpg.