GM recalls 2020 Buick Encore GX vehicles with potential brake boost system failure causing increased pedal force and crash risk. Owners must contact GM for free replacement of electronic brake boost module.
If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM is recalling certain 2020 Buick Encore GX vehicles due to a risk that brake boost system failure could require extra pedal force to stop the vehicle, increasing crash risk. Owners must get the electronic brake boost module replaced at no cost.
If the sensor connection becomes contaminated, communication with the brake boost system can be interrupted. This causes the vehicle to require more pedal force to slow down, increasing the chance of a crash.
Owners of 2020 Buick Encore GX vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with the faulty brake boost system may face increased pedal force during stops.
Check if your 2020 Buick Encore GX has a sensor connection issue in the electronic brake boost system. The recall began December 9, 2020, and affects specific model years.
Call GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 to schedule a free brake boost module replacement.
Dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module at no cost to fix the sensor communication issue.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.
Your 2020 Buick Encore GX is affected if it has a sensor connection issue in the electronic brake boost system, as the recall began December 9, 2020.
Contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 to schedule a free brake boost module replacement at a dealer.
Yes, if the sensor connection becomes contaminated, the vehicle may require extra pedal force to stop, increasing crash risk.
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Subject: Recall 20V588000 — Buick Buick Hello, I own a Buick that is covered by recall 20V588000 from Buick. The official recall notice states: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260. 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.
