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2020 Buick Enclave Tires Recall: Risk of Sudden Air Loss and Loss of Control

General Motors recalls 2020 Buick Enclaves with over-cured tires that may cause sudden air loss or tread/belt loss, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact GM for free tire replacement.

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General Motors is recalling 2020 Buick Enclaves with over-cured tires that could break, leading to sudden air loss or loss of vehicle control. This recall matters because it can cause crashes if the tires fail while driving. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79285-2020-buick-enclave-tires-recall-risk-of-sudden-air-loss.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79285-2020-buick-enclave-tires-recall-risk-of-sudden-air-loss · Updated August 18, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V115000

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“2020 Buick Enclave Tires Recall: Risk of Sudden Air Loss and Loss of Control.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79285-2020-buick-enclave-tires-recall-risk-of-sudden-air-loss. Based on NHTSA recall #21V115000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V115000).

General Motors LLC recalled certain 2020 Buick Enclave and other vehicles due to over-cured tires that may separate, increasing crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on Feb. 25, 2021.

How to tell if you have it

  • Buick Enclave, 2020
  • Cadillac Escalade ESV, 2020
  • Cadillac Escalade, 2020
  • Cadillac XT4, 2020
  • Cadillac XT5, 2020
  • Chevrolet Blazer, 2019-2020
  • Chevrolet Express, 2018-2021
  • Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2019-2020
  • Chevrolet Suburban, 2020
  • Chevrolet Tahoe, 2020
  • Chevrolet Traverse, 2020
  • GMC Acadia, 2019-2020
  • GMC Savana, 2018-2021
  • GMC Sierra 1500, 2019-2020
  • GMC Yukon XL, 2020
  • GMC Yukon, 2020

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. 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.

The hazard

Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Context

General Motors LLC has 414 other recalls on record since 2011-02-11. Other recent recalls of similar products include 2026 Jeep Gladiator Wheels Recall (2026-07-16), Aston Martin 2025-2026 DBX Tires: Underinflated Risk (2026-03-25) and Kia 2025 Telluride Spare Tire Recall: ABS/Traction Control Risk (2025-10-31). NHTSA has 60 owner complaints on file for the 2020 BUICK ENCLAVE, with the latest received 2026-10-13.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your 2020 Buick Enclave has tires that were cured for too long during production. The recall covers specific tire models sold to the aftermarket for 2018-2021 vehicles.

  • Brand
    Buick
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact GM Customer Service

    Reach out to GM at 1-888-988-7267 or Buick at 1-866-608-8080 for tire inspection and free replacement.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. 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 N212329050.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

2 dated steps over 25 days.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: Feb 25, 202112. Recall began: Mar 22, 202122021
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Recall began

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

Do I need to stop using my vehicle immediately?

No, but GM will inspect and replace tires for free if needed. The hazard requires caution during driving.

Take action

Contact Buick

We’ve drafted a message you can send Buick to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 21V115000 — Buick 2020 Buick Enclave Tires Recall: Risk of Sudden Air Loss and Loss of Control

Hello,

I own a 2020 Buick Enclave Tires Recall: Risk of Sudden Air Loss and Loss of Control that is covered by recall 21V115000 from Buick.

The official recall notice states: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. 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 N212329050.

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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Where this comes from

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.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V115000 (February 25, 2021)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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