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NHTSA Recall 20V537000: Critical fasteners (seats) and seats

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 105 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Buick Encore.

105
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2020
owners notified (October 1)
NHTSA campaign20V537000
Manufacturer campaignA202304380
ComponentsSEATS › CRITICAL FASTENERS; SEATS
Report receivedSeptember 3, 2020
Owner notificationOctober 1, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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

Safety risk

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

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect seat attachments for both front seats and install attachment bolts as needed, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202304380.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 20V537000

Make and modelModel years
Buick Encore2020
Chevrolet Trailblazer2021

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.