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2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and Chevrolet Trailblazer recall: stand

General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall on June 10, 2021. It covers about 135,400 vehicles.

vehicles affected
135,400
reported
Jun 10, 2021
owners notified
Jul 29, 2021

Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift: stand

What is wrong
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.
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.

Recall number 21V440000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 21V440000

Is there a recall on the 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and Chevrolet Trailblazer stand?

Yes. Recall 21V440000, reported on June 10, 2021, covers about 135,400 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V440000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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