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DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION


Posted on: 2020-10-29
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2018-2019 chevrolet cruze and buick lacrosse, 2018-2020 chevrolet equinox, chevrolet traverse and gmc terrain, 2018 chevrolet malibu, 2019-2020 buick encore, buick enclave, cadillac xt4, chevrolet blazer and gmc acadia, and 2020 cadillac xt6 vehicles.  The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

Consequence
Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.  A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge.  The recall began december 15, 2020.  Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267, buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006.  Gm's number for this recall is n202313440.

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.  

DEFECT #2 - SEATS


Posted on: 2020-09-03
Description
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.

Consequence
If an occupied front seat is missing the rear attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing risk of injury to the occupant.

Corrective Action
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.  

DEFECT #3 - SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS


Posted on: 2020-09-03
Description
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.

Consequence
If an occupied front seat is missing the rear attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing risk of injury to the occupant.

Corrective Action
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.