BUICK ENCORE GX recall: Distorted or blank rearview images

Owners of affected Buick and Chevrolet vehicles should pay attention to a rearview camera problem that can reduce the view behind the vehicle. The listed remedy calls for an inspection and camera replacement when needed, while the official record does not specify when replacement parts will be available.

What the official recall record says

BUICK, CHEVROLET: ENCORE GX, ENVISTA, TRAILBLAZER and other models

The rearview camera screen may show a distorted image or no image at all. That can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and replace it if necessary at no charge.

Owner information from the official record

• Repair and availability: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge.
• Owner notices: Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 17, 2026. Another letter will be mailed once the parts are available.
• VIN lookup timing: Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
• Manufacturer contact: Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300.
• Manufacturer recall reference: A262554900

Official record

• NHTSA recall ID: 26V539000
• Vehicles listed: BUICK ENCORE GX (2026, 2025, 2024); BUICK ENVISTA (2025, 2024); CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER (2026, 2025, 2024); CHEVROLET TRAX (2025)
• Potentially affected: 306,511
• Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
• Report received: August 20, 2026
• Owner notification: September 30, 2026
• Defect: 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 consequence: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
• Remedy: 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.

What owners should do next

Use the manufacturer or authorized dealer contact information in the official record to follow up on the listed repair.

A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the official NHTSA recall lookup with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.

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