Manager Tells Buick Dealership Saleswoman To Sell Encores. Then She Drives 5 Of Them And Realizes None Of Them Work

A Buick saleswoman says her attempt to sell five new Encore GX cars hit a problem she couldn’t explain: none would start. TikTok creator Shelby (@shelbykmcnamee) reported that managers had assigned her to locate one working vehicle from a set meant to be displayed, but after one to two hours, she found all five “dead.” The article notes that while the Encore GX has generally favorable reviews, some owners have described difficulties starting or stalling. It cites a July General Motors service bulletin acknowledging possible stalling and starting issues in the 2026 Encore GX and advising turning off Auto Stop in the meantime. The piece suggests dead batteries on the lot could also be a factor.