Buick Encore GX

Buick Encore GX recalls

3 recall campaigns, model years 2020 to 2024. Each lists the fault, the risk, and the fix you are owed.

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2020–2024Years affected
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What keeps failing

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Equipment3
Service Brakes2
Electrical System1

Every campaign

The text below is quoted from NHTSA word for word.

Service Brakes

20V588000  ·  reported 24/09/2020

The fault
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.
What it can cause
If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.

Equipment:mechanical:accessory Scissor/screw/bottle Jack/lift:stand

21V440000  ·  reported 10/06/2021

The fault
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.
What it can cause
A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel

23V744000  ·  reported 06/11/2023

The fault
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.
What it can cause
A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
The VCU software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. 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 A232424320.

Source: NHTSA recalls API, retrieved 4 August 2026.

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