BUICK ENCORE GX: NHTSA recall 26V539000 explained
The official recall record describes a rearview camera display that may appear distorted or blank in certain Buick and Chevrolet vehicles.
This RecallWire edition covers an official safety recall involving the rearview camera system in certain Buick Encore GX, Buick Envista, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The record says an improperly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle. Only an official VIN lookup can confirm whether a particular vehicle has an open recall.
What the official recall record says
BUICK, CHEVROLET: ENCORE GX, ENVISTA, TRAILBLAZER and other models
The official record says the rearview camera screen may show a distorted image or no image. Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and replace it when necessary at no charge. The official record does not specify whether a particular vehicle will need a replacement until it is inspected.
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: Not provided in the source record
- 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. 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.
What owners should do next
Owners should use an official VIN lookup to verify whether their vehicle is included and whether the recall remains open. The official record identifies dealer inspection and, when needed, camera replacement as the recall remedy.
This campaign is also summarized in RecallWire’s September 18 weekly recall briefing.
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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Sources used for this report.
References checked September 17, 2026.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V539000. Report received August 20, 2026. Accessed September 17, 2026.
To check a specific vehicle, use the official NHTSA VIN recall lookup.
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