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(GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles.  The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.","consequence":"A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters informing owner of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021.  A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available.  Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.  GM's number for this recall is A212335470.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"A212335470","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"moderate"},{"campaign":"20V668000","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION","mfr":"General Motors LLC","reported":"2020-10-29","owner_notified":"2020-12-15","units":194105,"summary":"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 have missing bolts.","consequence":"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 increase the risk of fire.","remedy":"GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge.  The recall began December 15, 2020.  Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006.  GM's number for this recall is N202313440.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"N202313440","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"20V588000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES","mfr":"General Motors LLC","reported":"2020-09-24","owner_notified":"2020-12-09","units":3677,"summary":"General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles.  Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.","consequence":"If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost.  Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge.  The recall began December 9, 2020.   Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300.  GM's number for this recall is A202307260.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"A202307260","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"20V537000","component":"SEATS","mfr":"General Motors LLC","reported":"2020-09-03","owner_notified":"2020-10-01","units":105,"summary":"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.","consequence":"If an occupied front seat is missing the rear attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing risk of injury to the occupant.","remedy":"GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect seat attachments for both front seats and install attachment bolts as needed, free of charge.  The recall began October 1, 2020.  Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300.  GM's number for this recall is A202304380.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"A202304380","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":4,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":63,"grade":"D","complaints":{"count":87,"crash":6,"fire":0,"injured":4,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Power Train",22],["Unspecified",21],["Engine",19],["Electrical System",19],["Service Brakes",19],["Vehicle Speed Control",8]],"by_year":{"2020":11,"2021":10,"2022":10,"2023":8,"2024":18,"2025":19,"2026":11},"excerpts":[["2026-06-25","Vehicle Speed Control","The contact owns a 2020 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal and accelerator pedal became extremely hot to the touch. The contact became aware that the silver heat shield was missing. Additionally, the contact stated that there was electrical activity or electrici\u2026"],["2026-04-28","Service Brakes","I took my 2020 Buick Encore to an independent auto repair shop to have a brake inspection after I had contacted GM multiple times about the loss of acceleration, check engine light and stabilitrak light would come on with brake pedal stiffness and then almost needing to push it to the floor to stop. When I took it to t\u2026"],["2026-02-25","Engine","Defective \"TURBO CHARGER\" at 38,091 miles. The defective worn-out or damaged turbocharger was removed from the engine and a new one was installed at a cost of $1816.00. This part should not wear out at 38,000 miles. My mechanic informed me that this is common in the Buick Encore vehicles to experience a defective \"TURB\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.179,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.198,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.179,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.185,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":112,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":31,"ncap":5,"complaints":87},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}