Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift: standRecall 21V-440 · Buick and Chevrolet vehicles
General Motors, LLC recall 21V-440 covers 135,400 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles for a accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift: stand problem, reported to NHTSA on June 10, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V440000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 72 vehicles were listed as unreachable.