2021 Buick Encore GX Essence
KL4MMFS20MB015576
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2021 Buick Encore GX Essence
VIN KL4MMFS20MB015576
Market price range
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NHTSA build data for KL4MMFS20MB015576- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 28 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Buick Encore GX likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2021 Buick Encore GX has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 28 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2021 Buick Encore GX SUV AWD
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SERVICE BRAKESGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles.NHTSA campaign 20V588000
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EQUIPMENTGeneral Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V440000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2021 Buick Encore GX from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 Buick Encore GX over the last 6 months — the market softened $318 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $17,790 |
| May 2026 | $17,649 |
| June 2026 | $17,995 |
| July 2026 | $17,736 |
| August 2026 | $17,497 |
| September 2026 | $17,472 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Buick Encore GX Essence (this car) | $16,860 | 9 | — |
| 2022 Chevrolet Equinox | $18,890 | 14 | +$2,030 |
| 2022 Jeep Wrangler | $27,918 | 13 | +$11,058 |
| 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $24,195 | 11 | +$7,335 |
| 2023 Ford Explorer | $30,742 | 10 | +$13,882 |
| 2022 GMC Terrain | $21,772 | 8 | +$4,912 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2020–2023What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,368 | $21,393 | 100% | 32,290 mi |
| 2022 | 473 | $19,900 | 93% | 53,208 mi |
| 2021 | 451 | $17,452 | 82% | 66,251 mi |
| 2020 | 325 | $16,844 | 79% | 67,389 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
