Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
The driver's air bag in your Enclave or Traverse is a critical safety device that deploys in a crash to cushion the impact. Unfortunately, some of these air bags were made with a faulty inflator that could explode during deployment.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will replace the faulty air bag module with a safe and reliable one – at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure everyone's safety.
Show original NHTSA language
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.
View full recall details →
Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →