Model year record

2026 Buick Encore GX

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 12 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V539000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
306,511
Reported to NHTSA
2026-08-20

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning September 16, 2026. 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine6
Electrical system2
Steering217,153 mi
Vehicle speed control217,153 mi

The 2025 model has about a quarter as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.