Flat Tow Buick Encore GX??

  • 05/15/2025 7:17 PM
    Message # 13499797

    Am just beginning to research new vehicle to flat tow behind 2019 Bounder 35K.

    The 2024/2025 Buick Encore GX AWD model is one we're considering. Based on owner's manual appears that it would work.

    Anyone have any experience with flat towing the Encore GX. Appreciate any input either positive or negative.

  • 06/01/2025 12:58 AM
    Reply # 13505339 on 13499797
    Anthony McCool (Administrator)

    Are you SURE about the AWD? My experience is and AWD cannot be flat towed without stopping every 100 miles, cranking the engine and letting the transmission warm up. The AWD never disengages so the transmission is turning the entire time it is being flat towed. 

  • 06/02/2025 9:30 AM
    Reply # 13505700 on 13499797

    Good morning. I agree it sounds a little strange. But I researched it online (ignoring the AI generated response), discussed with local Buick dealership, and reviewed the "Recreational Towing) info in the 2025 Encore GX owner's manual. Everything I found showed the Encore GX is flat towable in the AWD model but not if it is FWD only. 
    Not being a mechanic, I'm assuming that the AWD must use different type of transmission.

    If you or anyone has any other info, would really like to hear from you


  • 06/02/2025 9:48 AM
    Reply # 13505709 on 13499797

    Oops! Did forget to say that have to disconnect one battery cable

  • 06/04/2025 9:55 AM
    Reply # 13506599 on 13499797

    It’s confusing.  Curt Manufacturing lists vehicles for flat towing.  It shows the Enclave and Envision can be flat towed.  Blue Ox also has such a list, but I couldnt find it this morning. 

    i thought the issue was with lubrication in the transmission.  

    Flat towing will probably run up miles. 


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