{"product_id":"buick-encore-gx-9bub-1st-gen-oem-electric-power-tailgate-kick-sensor","title":"For Buick Encore GX 9BUB 1st Gen 2020–Present \/ Buick Encore Mexico OEM Electric Power Tailgate Smart Hands-Free Kick Sensor – Foot-Activated Tailgate Opening \u0026 Closing System","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"buick-encore-gx-9bub-product-description\" style=\"max-width:850px;margin:0 auto;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Compatibility --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#111d2c;border:1px solid #15395b;border-left:4px solid #177ddc;padding:16px 20px;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#40a9ff;\"\u003ePerfect Fit for Buick Encore GX 9BUB\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#d9d9d9;\"\u003e\n      Specifically engineered for compatible \u003cb\u003eBuick Encore GX 9BUB\u003c\/b\u003e models and the \u003cb\u003eBuick Encore\u003c\/b\u003e sold in Mexico, equipped with a \u003cb\u003eFACTORY OEM ELECTRIC POWER TAILGATE\u003c\/b\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Overview --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#e6e6e6;\"\u003e\n    Upgrade your \u003cb\u003eBuick Encore GX\u003c\/b\u003e with our \u003cb\u003eSmart Motion-Activated Tailgate Kick Sensor\u003c\/b\u003e. The system allows you to open or close the factory electric tailgate with a simple foot kick beneath the rear bumper.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#e6e6e6;\"\u003e\n    Designed specifically for the \u003cb\u003e1st Generation Buick Encore GX\u003c\/b\u003e, model code \u003cb\u003e9BUB\u003c\/b\u003e, this system integrates with the original OEM electric tailgate without replacing the factory tailgate mechanism.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#e6e6e6;\"\u003e\n    In Mexico, this same vehicle is marketed as the \u003cb\u003eBuick Encore\u003c\/b\u003e. The 9BUB model code identifies the same Encore GX vehicle family.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#e6e6e6;\"\u003e\n    Whether your hands are occupied with groceries, luggage, shopping bags, strollers or outdoor equipment, simply move your foot beneath the rear bumper for convenient hands-free tailgate operation.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"border:none;height:1px;background:#333;margin:26px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Compatibility --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#40a9ff;\"\u003eVehicle Compatibility \u0026amp; Fitment Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#ff7875;font-weight:bold;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n    This product requires a FACTORY OEM ELECTRIC POWER TAILGATE.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin-top:14px;margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;background:#141414;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#177ddc;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #303030;\"\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #303030;\"\u003eGeneration\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #303030;\"\u003eModel Code\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #303030;\"\u003eMarket Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #303030;\"\u003eModel Years\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #303030;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#1f1f1f;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #303030;\"\u003e\n            \u003cb\u003eBuick Encore GX\u003c\/b\u003e\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #303030;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e\n            1st Generation\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #303030;\"\u003e\n            \u003cb\u003e9BUB\u003c\/b\u003e\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #303030;\"\u003e\n            Encore GX\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #303030;\"\u003e\n            2020–Present\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #303030;color:#49aa19;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e\n            OEM Electric Power Tailgate\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#141414;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #303030;\"\u003e\n            \u003cb\u003eBuick Encore\u003c\/b\u003e\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #303030;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e\n            1st Generation\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #303030;\"\u003e\n            \u003cb\u003e9BUB\u003c\/b\u003e\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #303030;\"\u003e\n            Mexico\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #303030;\"\u003e\n            2020–Present*\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #303030;color:#49aa19;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e\n            OEM Electric Power Tailgate\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#bfbfbf;font-size:13px;margin-top:-18px;\"\u003e\n    * Market naming and model-year availability may vary by country. Buick Encore in Mexico refers to the Encore GX vehicle sold under a different market name. Please confirm the exact vehicle configuration before ordering.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"border:none;height:1px;background:#333;margin:26px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Features --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#40a9ff;\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;color:#e6e6e6;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003eHands-Free Tailgate Operation:\u003c\/b\u003e Open or close the tailgate with a simple foot kick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003e9BUB Compatible:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed specifically for the Buick Encore GX \/ Mexico-market Buick Encore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003e1st Generation Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Covers the current 9BUB model generation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003eOEM Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e Works with the original factory electric power tailgate system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003eDual-Directional Control:\u003c\/b\u003e Supports both tailgate opening and closing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003eSmart Motion Detection:\u003c\/b\u003e Fast and accurate sensing beneath the rear bumper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003eSafety Protection:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed for reliable and secure everyday operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003eWeather-Resistant Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed for reliable performance in different weather conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003eInvisible Installation:\u003c\/b\u003e Sensor installation is hidden behind the rear bumper to preserve the factory appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"border:none;height:1px;background:#333;margin:26px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Installation --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#2b2111;border:1px solid #593815;padding:16px 20px;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4 style=\"margin-top:0;color:#ffc53d;\"\u003e\n      Important Installation Note for Buick Encore GX Owners\n    \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"color:#d9d9d9;\"\u003e\n      This kit requires an existing \u003cb\u003eFACTORY OEM ELECTRIC POWER TAILGATE\u003c\/b\u003e. Please verify that your Buick Encore GX \/ Buick Encore is equipped with the original electric tailgate before placing an order.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"color:#d9d9d9;\"\u003e\n      The \u003cb\u003eBuick Encore GX\u003c\/b\u003e was introduced for the \u003cb\u003e2020 model year\u003c\/b\u003e and uses the \u003cb\u003e9BUB\u003c\/b\u003e model code. It is a subcompact crossover positioned above the smaller first-generation Encore and below the Buick Envision.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"color:#d9d9d9;\"\u003e\n      The Encore GX uses GM's \u003cb\u003eVSS-F\u003c\/b\u003e architecture and shares its underlying platform with vehicles including the \u003cb\u003eChevrolet Trailblazer\u003c\/b\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"color:#d9d9d9;\"\u003e\n      The Encore GX is a \u003cb\u003e5-door, 5-seat crossover SUV\u003c\/b\u003e offered with front-wheel drive and, depending on configuration, all-wheel drive.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"color:#d9d9d9;\"\u003e\n      In \u003cb\u003eMexico\u003c\/b\u003e, the same 9BUB vehicle is marketed as the \u003cb\u003eBuick Encore\u003c\/b\u003e rather than Encore GX. This is a market-specific naming difference rather than a separate generation.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"color:#d9d9d9;\"\u003e\n      Buick introduced a major exterior and interior refresh for the \u003cb\u003e2024 model year\u003c\/b\u003e. The 2024 redesign changed the front fascia, lighting, interior and infotainment system, but it remained within the \u003cb\u003e1st Generation 9BUB\u003c\/b\u003e model line.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"color:#d9d9d9;\"\u003e\n      The \u003cb\u003e2026 Buick Encore GX\u003c\/b\u003e remains in production, with Preferred, Sport Touring and Avenir trims available. Buick also continues to offer an available \u003cb\u003ehands-free power liftgate\u003c\/b\u003e on the Avenir trim. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"color:#d9d9d9;\"\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003eImportant:\u003c\/b\u003e Factory electric tailgate equipment varies by trim and market. Buick's current U.S. specifications specifically identify the hands-free power liftgate as an available Avenir feature, so please verify that the customer's vehicle has the original \u003cb\u003eOEM electric power tailgate\u003c\/b\u003e. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"color:#d9d9d9;\"\u003e\n      Please confirm your exact \u003cb\u003emodel year, trim, 9BUB configuration, market and factory electric tailgate\u003c\/b\u003e before ordering, as factory equipment may vary.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;color:#d9d9d9;\"\u003e\n      If you're unsure about compatibility, please provide photos of your vehicle's rear tailgate and VIN for confirmation.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Disclaimer --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:24px;padding-top:12px;border-top:1px solid #444;color:#999;font-size:12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cb\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/b\u003e Images are for reference only. 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