Buick recall: 2024–2026 Encore GX and 3 more – back over prevention
General Motors, LLC is recalling 2024–2026 Buick Encore GX, 2024–2025 Buick Envista, 2024–2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer and 1 more models because of a crash risk – 306,511 vehicles (potentially affected). The recall report reached NHTSA on August 20, 2026. Distributed nationwide.
Most serious A safety recall: the manufacturer or NHTSA found a vehicle defect that poses a risk to safety, or a failure to meet a federal safety standard. The remedy is free.
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| Product | 2024–2026 Buick Encore GX, 2024–2025 Buick Envista, 2024–2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer and 1 more models |
| Brand | Buick |
| Company | General Motors, LLC |
| Type | Vehicles |
| Classification | Vehicle |
| Report received | August 20, 2026 |
| Published by NHTSA | August 20, 2026 |
| Quantity | 306,511 vehicles (potentially affected) |
| Recall ID | 26V539000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Buick | Encore GX | 2024–2026 |
| Buick | Envista | 2024–2025 |
| Chevrolet | Trailblazer | 2024–2026 |
| Chevrolet | Trax | 2025 |
Identifiers and details
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V539000
- Manufacturer recall number
- A262554900
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Built
- 2024-04-01 to 2024-12-31
- Recalled part
- CAMERA ASM-RR VIEW DRVR INFO · Rearview Camera · 86554978, 86554977
- Owners notified
- 2026-09-30
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
Why it was recalled
The problem: a crash risk.
NHTSA's defect summary: “General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.”
The consequence, according to NHTSA: “A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.”
What to do
NHTSA: “Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 17, 2026. Another letter will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.”
Enter your 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls or on the manufacturer's site to see whether your vehicle is included. Safety recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer, even if the vehicle is used or out of warranty.
Official notice: NHTSA recall 26V539000.
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About this recall
Is Buick 2024–2026 Buick Encore GX, 2024–2025 Buick Envista, 2024–2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer recalled?
Yes. General Motors, LLC reported the recall to NHTSA on August 20, 2026; NHTSA published it August 20, 2026 (Vehicle). Only the vehicles listed on this page are included.
Why was it recalled?
Because of a crash risk. General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
What should I do if I have it?
NHTSA says: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 17, 2026. Another letter will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide.
More recalls
Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.