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(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.","consequence":"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.","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.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"A212335470","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"moderate"},{"campaign":"20V588000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES","mfr":"General Motors LLC","reported":"2020-09-24","owner_notified":"2020-12-09","units":3677,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"A202307260","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":2,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":86,"grade":"B","complaints":{"count":61,"crash":2,"fire":0,"injured":5,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Engine",18],["Power Train",14],["Service Brakes",9],["Fuel/Propulsion System",7],["Unspecified",7],["Engine And Engine Cooling",4]],"by_year":{"2021":6,"2022":5,"2023":4,"2024":12,"2025":18,"2026":16},"excerpts":[["2026-05-27","Service Brakes","Intermittent Service Brake Assist Light with very hard brake pedal and almost no breaks backing up. Have had it to several shops who said it was a turbo booster issue so scheduled service with Patriot GMC Boyertown Pa. 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