NHTSA Recall 26V539000: Buick and Chevrolet Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Distorted Image

What the recall covers

Recall 26V539000 (GM reference A262554900) covers 306,511 compact SUVs and crossovers: the 2024–2025 Buick Envista, the 2024–2026 Buick Encore GX, the 2024–2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and the 2025 Chevrolet Trax. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image, which reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle and increases crash risk.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were scheduled to begin mailing September 17, 2026, and a second letter will follow when parts are available. VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026. There is no park-outside or do-not-drive instruction. Because parts may be limited at first, some owners will be waiting.

What owners should do now

• Do not rely on the camera alone when reversing — check mirrors, look over your shoulder, and use parking sensors if equipped.
• If the screen shows a blank, flickering, or distorted image, note the date and conditions, and report it to the dealer in those words.
• Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls now, since lookup has been open since August 20.
• Ask the dealer to put you on the parts waiting list if the camera is not in stock, and get that request in writing.
• Whatever the fix, insist on a written repair order that records the date, the mileage, and your specific complaint. A repair order is what turns a recall visit into evidence if the problem comes back.

How to check your VIN

Confirm coverage by entering the 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet or Buick owner recall lookup. Four models and several model years are covered, so check the VIN rather than assuming from the nameplate.

Chevrolet: 800-222-1020. Buick: 800-521-7300 (GM reference A262554900). NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 888-327-4236.

When this recall can become a California lemon law claim

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it is the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free fix. Your Chevrolet may qualify under California's Lemon Law if the recall repair is significantly delayed, doesn't resolve the problem, or your vehicle has other unrepaired warranty defects. In those cases you may be entitled to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees. For the full breakdown, see the guides below.