2020–2022 Buick Encore GX & Chevrolet Trailblazer Equipment Recall 21V440000 (Buick A212335470)
NHTSA recall 21V440000 (Buick recall A212335470) covers about 135,400 2020–2022 Buick Encore GX & Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles (equipment), filed with NHTSA Jun 10, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 21V440000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Equipment (mechanical, accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift, stand)
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.
The risk
A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.
Buick recall number A212335470
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V440000 as A212335470. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "A212335470 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Buick Encore GX | 2020–2022 | All Encore GX recalls |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2021–2022 | All Trailblazer recallsYears to avoid |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Jun 10, 2021
- Owner notification
- Jul 29, 2021
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- General Motors, LLC
Check your VIN for 21V440000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 21V440000 is open, call any Buick dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V440000 or A212335470). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V440000?
NHTSA recall 21V440000 (Buick recall A212335470) covers about 135,400 2020–2022 Buick Encore GX & Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles (equipment), filed with NHTSA Jun 10, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V440000?
NHTSA's record for 21V440000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V440000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Buick dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 21V440000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Buick recall number for 21V440000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as A212335470. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (A212335470) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V440000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 21V440000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.