The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V440000·Announced 2021-06-10

Emergency jack fracture risk affects Chevrolet Trailblazer and Buick Encore GX

General Motors is recalling approximately 135,400 certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles because their emergency jacks can fracture if not positioned correctly, risking vehicle collapse.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 vehicle safety defect involving an emergency jack that can fracture and cause vehicle collapse. While the hazard is real and the consequence is serious, no illnesses or injuries have been reported, which per the rubric caps this at High (3).

Plain-English summary

General Motors is recalling approximately 135,400 certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack included with these vehicles can fracture if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual.

If the jack fractures during use, the vehicle can collapse, increasing the risk of injury. Owners will receive an interim notification letter beginning July 26, 2021, explaining the safety risk. A second notification will be sent once replacement parts are available.

Dealers will replace the emergency jack free of charge. Owners should contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 to schedule service. Additional information is available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 or www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET, BUICK TRAILBLAZER, ENCORE GX
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
135,400

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)

  • TRAILBLAZER
  • ENCORE GX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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