Recall 21V440000: 2020–2022 Buick Encore GX and 1 other model
- Report received
- Jun 10, 2021
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Potentially affected
- 135,400vehicles
- Model years
- 2020–2022
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible 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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2020 Buick Encore GX70 complaints
- 2021 Buick Encore GX53 complaints
- 2022 Buick Encore GX34 complaints
- 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer197 complaints
- 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer112 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.