The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V668000·Announced 2020-10-29

GM Recalls Vehicles for Missing Start-Stop Accumulator Bolts

General Motors is recalling specific 2018-2020 vehicles because missing bolts on the start/stop accumulator may cause transmission leaks, loss of propulsion, or fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (missing bolts) that can lead to loss of propulsion and fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2018-2020 Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac vehicles due to a defect in the power train. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts. This issue affects 194,105 vehicles, including the 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze, 2018-2019 Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Traverse, 2018-2020 GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, 2019-2020 Buick Enclave, 2019-2020 Cadillac XT4, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, 2019-2020 GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6.

The missing bolts could result in a transmission oil leak, which may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

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 on December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC, Buick, Chevrolet, or Cadillac customer service for more information.

The recalled product

Product
GMC, CHEVROLET, CADILLAC TERRAIN, CRUZE, EQUINOX, XT4
Brand
GMC
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Power Train
Hazard
Affected units
194,105

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 (12)

  • TERRAIN
  • CRUZE
  • EQUINOX
  • XT4
  • ENCORE
  • ENCLAVE
  • XT6
  • LACROSSE
  • TRAVERSE
  • MALIBU
  • ACADIA
  • BLAZER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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