Model year 2020 · Buick

2020 Buick Encore GX recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Buick Encore GX. The most recent was reported on June 10, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: ENCORE GX.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Buick Encore GX, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
21V440000	June 10, 2021	Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift › Stand
20V588000	September 24, 2020	Service Brakes

Systems involved: Equipment (1) · Service Brakes (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V440000Manufacturer no. A212335470

Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift › Stand

Report received by NHTSA: June 10, 2021
Owner notification: July 29, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 135,400 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: ENCORE GX

Defect summary

General Motors, LLC. (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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V440000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V588000Manufacturer no. A202307260

Service Brakes

Report received by NHTSA: September 24, 2020
Owner notification: December 9, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 3,677 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: ENCORE GX

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V588000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 10, 2021.