NHTSA recall 20V537000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 20V537000 |
| Manufacturer's number | A202304380 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Reported | 2020-09-03 |
| Owners notified | 2020-10-01 |
| Component | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SEATS |
| Units potentially affected | 105 |
| Report | Annual report 1, for 2022 quarter 4 to 2023 quarter 3 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2023-10-11 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 105 |
| Reported remedied | 105 (100%) |
| Reported unreachable | 0 |
| Reported removed | 0 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2023 quarter 3, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If an occupied front seat is missing the rear attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing risk of injury to the occupant.
The 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.
| 2020 BUICK ENCORE | |
|---|---|
| 2021 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 24-NA-239 | 2025-01-30. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides a guide on how to diagnose and test for vibrations utilizing the PicoScope. |
|---|---|
| PIT6180 | 2024-08-13. Service bulletin. This Preliminary information communicates assistance in locating the Rear seat belt comfort guides in the parts catalog. |
| 06-00-89-029V | 2024-05-16. Service bulletin. This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.