Trim-specific price guide

Buick Encore GX Engine — 1.2L (VIN 2, 8th digit, opt LIH) prices

Pricing for the 1.2L (VIN 2, 8th digit, opt LIH) variant of the Buick Encore GX engine, aggregated from 154 salvage yard listings across 4 model years.

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Last updatedOct 12, 2026

2020 Buick Encore GX · 1.2L (VIN 2, 8th digit, opt LIH)

$843

median asking price

48 priced listings · $500–$1,399

Price summary

A used Buick Encore GX engine (1.2L (VIN 2, 8th digit, opt LIH)) costs $270 to $1,500, with a median asking price of $900. Based on 154 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$933

Grade B (good)$600

Buick Encore GX engine — 1.2L (VIN 2, 8th digit, opt LIH) price snapshot

USD

Low: $270
Average: $879
High: $1,500

154 priced listings across 4 model years· How we price·

Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$500–$1,500139 listings

Grade BStandard used$270–$7669 listings

Grade XUngraded$450–$1,0006 listings

Grade	Price range	Listings
Grade AClean / low wear	$500–$1,500	139
Grade BStandard used	$270–$766	9
Grade XUngraded	$450–$1,000	6

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Grade A$933

Grade B$600

Ungraded$1,000

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $270–$1,500 overall range

Trim-specific context

How is the 1.2L (VIN 2, 8th digit, opt LIH) priced differently?

This pricing covers the 1.2L (VIN 2, 8th digit, opt LIH) variant of the Buick Encore GX engine, based on 154 priced listings across 4 model years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023). Its $900 median is 7% above the Buick Encore GX engine overall median of $838.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

Price by model year

What does a 1.2L (VIN 2, 8th digit, opt LIH) cost by year?

202048 listings$843$500 – $1,399 202112 listings$657$270 – $1,008 202247 listings$900$375 – $1,500 202347 listings$900$375 – $1,500

Other trims

Other Buick Encore GX engine variants

Full Encore GX guide

1.2L (VIN P, 8th digit, opt LBP)

1 yr$1,235$834 – $1,625

1.3L (VIN L, 8th digit, opt L3T)

5 yrs$550$250 – $1,578

Common questions

Buick Encore GX engine (1.2L (VIN 2, 8th digit, opt LIH)) FAQ

How much is a used Buick Encore GX engine (1.2L (VIN 2, 8th digit, opt LIH))?

Based on 154 priced salvage-yard listings across 4 model years, a used Buick Encore GX engine in the 1.2L (VIN 2, 8th digit, opt LIH) variant lists between $270 and $1,500, with a median asking price of $900.

Which Buick Encore GX years use the 1.2L (VIN 2, 8th digit, opt LIH) engine?

The 1.2L (VIN 2, 8th digit, opt LIH) variant appears in model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Prices and availability differ by year.

Is there a price difference between 1.2L (VIN 2, 8th digit, opt LIH) condition grades?

Yes. Grade A has a median of $933, Grade B has a median of $600. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.