Sell your 2020 Buick Encore for cash

The 2020 Buick Encore is a SUV that came with a choice of 1.2L 3-cyl, 1.3L 3-cyl and 1.4L 4-cyl engines. Even at 6 years old, a damaged or broken-down one still has real value for its parts. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2020 Buick Encore at a glance

Body styleSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines1.2L 3-cyl, 1.3L 3-cyl, 1.4L 4-cyl (turbocharged versions available)
TransmissionsAutomatic (S6), Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic 9-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy24–30 city / 29–32 highway / 26–31 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$2,150–$2,600 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂288–344 grams per mile
EPA fuel economy score5–7 out of 10
EPA greenhouse gas score5–7 out of 10
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)3,346 lb
Gross vehicle weight rating4,286–4,409 lb
Versions tested by EPA5 configurations: Encore FWD, Encore AWD, Encore GX FWD, Encore GX AWD
Age6 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 6 years old, a 2020 Encore is newer than most junk cars, so working parts like the engine, transmission and body panels are in demand from rebuilders and parts buyers.
  • Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2020 Encore weighed 3,346 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Encore. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the engine, typically around 5,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2020 Buick Encore recalls

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2020 Buick Encore. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Power TrainOct 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V668000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may…

Risk: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increas

SeatsSep 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V537000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed.

Risk: If an occupied front seat is missing the rear attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing risk of injury to the occupant.

Common 2020 Encore problems

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 2020 Buick Encore with NHTSA. 1 report involved a crash. Owners reported 1 injury.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Engine7
  • Electrical System4
  • Fuel/Propulsion System4
  • Power Train4
  • Unknown or Other3
  • Service Brakes2

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Engine5,000 mi
  • Electrical System10,000 mi
  • Power Train5,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other5,000 mi

2020 Buick Encore crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Buick Encore, by version tested.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
Suv, AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17.9%
Suv, FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19.8%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2020 Buick Encore service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 654 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2020 Buick Encore. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

1 of them is a warranty extension. Warranty extensions mean the manufacturer agreed to cover a specific repair beyond the normal warranty. They rarely still apply to a car this age, but they point to known weak spots.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Equipment101
  • Electrical System81
  • Unknown or Other74
  • Engine and Engine Cooling65
  • Equipment58
  • Engine44

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · PIT5698F

    This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · PIP4902W

    This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2026 · PIT5099J

    PI to help diagnose A/C concern

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2026 · PIT3271Q

    This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Other Buick Encore years

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Selling a 2020 Encore: questions

How much is a 2020 Buick Encore worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2020 Encore that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2020 Encores that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2020 Encore with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Buick Encore; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2020 Encore?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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