The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V537000·Announced 2020-09-03

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer and 2020 Buick Encore GX Seat Fastener Recall

General Motors is recalling 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazers and 2020 Buick Encore GX vehicles because front seat rear attachment bolts may not have been installed, potentially allowing seats to move during a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect involving critical fasteners on front seats that could cause seat movement during a crash. However, the source text contains no reports of illnesses or injuries, and the hazard is theoretical. Per the rubric, theoretical risk of harm without reported incidents scores 3.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The rear attachment bolts for one or both front seats may not have been installed during manufacturing.

If an occupied front seat is missing these rear attachment bolts, the seat may shift or move during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

Owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will inspect the seat attachments on both front seats and install the attachment bolts as needed, at no cost to the vehicle owner. The recall began on October 1, 2020. Owners can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline can be reached at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
BUICK, CHEVROLET ENCORE, TRAILBLAZER
Brand
BUICK
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Seat fasteners
Hazard
Affected units
105

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • ENCORE
  • TRAILBLAZER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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