The driver's air bag in your Enclave or Traverse is a critical safety system that deploys in a crash to protect you. Unfortunately, in some 2008-2017 models, the air bag inflator might explode during deployment.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you or other passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealership will replace the faulty air bag module with a new one, at no cost to you. This is a free repair, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.
The side curtain airbags in your vehicle are safety nets that deploy in a rollover or side impact. In some 2010-2015 and 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia models, these airbags might not be securely attached.
Risk if Unfixed
If the side curtain airbags aren't properly attached, they might not work as intended in a rollover or side crash, increasing your risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect and fix or replace the airbag attachments, ensuring your airbags are secure and ready to protect you in case of an emergency — all at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
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.
The side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners in your vehicle are designed to deploy in a crash to keep you safe. However, in some 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia, and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook models, the wiring that controls these safety features could be faulty.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the air bags and seat belt pretensioners might not work properly in a crash, putting you and the front seat passenger at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty wiring with new connections for free, so you can drive with confidence. You'll get a notice when it's time to bring your vehicle in for the repair.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14030. Note: Vehicles repaired as part of Customer Satisfaction Campaign 10085 and special coverage 10335 have already had the subject condition repaired and therefore are not included in the safety recall.