2010–2017 Buick Enclave and 2010–2019 Chevrolet Traverse and more recall: Air bags: critical fasteners
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V246000
- Reported
- April 8, 2021
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Part
- Air bags: critical fasteners
- Vehicles affected
- About 108
What is wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Safety risk
Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Buick Enclave (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017); Chevrolet Traverse (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019); GMC Acadia (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
What is the fix?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.