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US recalls (2)
Equipment: mechanical, accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
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 and remedy
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.
Service brakes
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Accessories
2021-06-10 · campaign 2021-365
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the emergency spare tire jack could break if it is not properly positioned under the vehicle. If this happens, the jack could collapse and the vehicle could fall suddenly.
Safety Risk:
A jack that collapses could trap or injure a person who is near or under the vehicle.
Corrective Action:
General Motors will contact owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the emergency jack. The company recommends that you should not use the original emergency jack. Instead, if you are in a situation which requires its use, they recommend that you should call the GM Roadside Assistance Centre.
Owner complaints (9)
Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Buick Encore (1 injuries reported). Among 10 model years of this model, it ranks #9 for the most complaints (median 74).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 3 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
| Service brakes | 2 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
| Air bags | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Buick Encore.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2021 Buick Encore SUV AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Buick Encore SUV FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Buick Encore version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Encore AWD 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 24 | 29 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Encore AWD 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Encore FWD 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Encore FWD 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Encore GX AWD 1.3 L Automatic 9-spd | 26 | 29 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Encore GX FWD 1.2 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 28 | 31 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Encore GX FWD 1.3 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 30 | 32 | 31 | $2,150 |
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