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NHTSA Recall 21V440000: Stand (equipment)

General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 135,400 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Buick Encore GX.

135,400
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2021
owners notified (July 29)
NHTSA campaign21V440000
Manufacturer campaignA212335470
ComponentEQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL › ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT › STAND
Report receivedJune 10, 2021
Owner notificationJuly 29, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V440000

Make and modelModel years
Buick Encore GX2020, 2021, 2022
Chevrolet Trailblazer2021, 2022

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.