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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"}],"recall_count":1,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":94,"grade":"A","complaints":{"count":40,"crash":1,"fire":0,"injured":1,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Power Train",15],["Unspecified",13],["Electrical System",9],["Engine",4],["Engine And Engine Cooling",4],["Fuel/Propulsion System",3]],"by_year":{"2022":2,"2023":5,"2024":13,"2025":13,"2026":7},"excerpts":[["2025-11-29","Power Train","I have had my vehicle to a GM dealer on a few occasions with the EMC code stored in the vehicle and an active check engine light on. While I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m driving - now during 70 percent or more of my trips - my vehicle loses power very suddenly and lunges me forward. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m unable to stop and go on hills of any noticeable grade \u2026"],["2025-10-05","Power Train","The EMC on the vehicle appears to be faulty. The vehicle is burning more than double the fuel than it should, and I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m able to smell a strong oil burning odor while driving it. The SUV lunges you forward violently when this defect begins to act up, which can be at any point in a short or longer trip. The vehicle has l\u2026"],["2025-09-15","Engine","The contact owns a 2022 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the emission purge pump was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. 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