Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
—		$22,399	24,909 mi	2024-11-26	607 d ago
Don Hattan Chevrolet	Wichita, KS 67219	$21,161	24,909 mi	2024-08-17	600 d ago
Jim Causley Buick GMC	Clinton Township, MI 48036	$26,015	—	2021-03-03	2023 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for KL4MMFS29MB090664

Trim

Essence

Engine

1.2L · V3

Drivetrain

FWD/Front-Wheel Drive

Transmission

Automatic

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

Fuel

Gasoline

Model year

2021

Made by

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

✓ Backup camera
✓ Blind-spot monitor
✓ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✓ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$1,660 /yr est. fuel

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.

Depreciation $6,636

Fuel $8,300

Insurance $8,000

Maintenance & repairs $3,750

Total, 5 years $26,686

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 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.

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2021 Buick Encore GX SUV AWD

2 recall campaigns on this model year

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SERVICE BRAKES

General 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
EQUIPMENT

General 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 $558 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$17,790
May 2026	$17,649
June 2026	$17,995
July 2026	$17,695
August 2026	$17,450
September 2026	$17,232

A little comparison goes a long way

What else could you drive?

Compare 2021 Buick Encore GX with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.

About this comparison ↓

As of September 17, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Buick Encore GX in this catalog, the 2021 Kia Seltos has the lowest median asking price ($16,645, 499 listings with photos) and the 2021 Nissan Rogue the highest ($19,284, 1,658 listings).

Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 17, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.

Your comparison starting point

2021 Buick Encore GX

All trims · United States

$17,162

Comparison catalog median · 367 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$16,645

Median asking price · 499 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$15,018–$18,531

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Compare prices side by side

Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2021 Buick Encore GX All trims	$17,162	$14,995–$18,998	367
2021 Chevrolet Equinox All trims	$17,295	$15,000–$19,334	1,205
2021 Ford Escape All trims	$16,998	$14,900–$18,997	779
2021 Jeep Compass All trims	$16,995	$15,004–$18,890	776
2021 Nissan Rogue All trims	$19,284	$17,019–$21,297	1,658
2021 Kia Seltos All trims	$16,645	$15,018–$18,531	499

What these prices mean

Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.

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