GM recalls 2020 Buick Encore vehicles with missing bolts on start-stop accumulator endcap, risking transmission oil leaks, loss of propulsion, and potential fire. Owners must have dealers inspect and replace the component.
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.
GM is recalling 2020 Buick Encore vehicles that may have missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap. This could cause transmission oil leaks, leading to loss of propulsion and a higher risk of fire if transmission fluid contacts an ignition source.
Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap can cause transmission oil leaks. If the leak reaches an ignition source, it may lead to fire. Additionally, transmission fluid leaks could cause loss of propulsion, increasing crash risk.
Owners of 2020 Buick Encore vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix may face transmission leaks or fire risks.
Check if your 2020 Buick Encore has missing bolts on the start-stop transmission accumulator endcap. The recall covers vehicles sold between December 15, 2020, and the current date.
Call 1-888-988-7267 for GM, 1-866-608-8080 for Buick, 1-800-222-1020 for Chevrolet, or 1-800-458-8006 for Cadillac to get the recall information.
Dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if missing bolts are found, free of charge.
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.
Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could cause transmission oil leaks, leading to loss of propulsion and potential fire if transmission fluid contacts an ignition source.
Your 2020 Buick Encore may be affected if it has missing bolts on the start-stop transmission accumulator endcap. The recall began December 15, 2020.
Contact GM customer service or your dealer to have the start-stop transmission accumulator inspected and replaced if missing bolts are found, free of charge.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Buick to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V668000 — Buick Buick Hello, I own a Buick that is covered by recall 20V668000 from Buick. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
