The driver's air bag inflator is a crucial safety device that can deploy in a crash to protect you. In some 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia models, the inflator itself can malfunction and explode during deployment.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you or other passengers, leading to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag module with a safe one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible once you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia 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. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.
The driver's air bag in your Enclave or Traverse is designed to deploy in a crash to protect you. However, in some 2008-2017 models, the inflator inside this air bag could rupture and send sharp metal fragments flying.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes, it could shoot sharp metal into you or your passengers, causing severe injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Buick or Chevrolet dealer will replace the faulty air bag module with a safe one, at no cost to you. This repair is urgent, 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 windshield wiper motor in your vehicle is the part that powers your front windshield wipers. In some 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, or Buick Enclave models made between August 2015 and September 2015, this motor can get too hot when used.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiper motor overheats, it could catch fire, which could cause a serious accident or injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty wiper motor cover assembly for free. Until then, don't use your front windshield wipers. If weather conditions require you to use them, contact your manufacturer for alternative arrangements to get your vehicle serviced at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover assembly, free of charge. Owners are advised not to use their front windshield wipers until the wiper cover has been replaced. If weather conditions prevent operation of the vehicle without using the windshield wipers, GM will make arrangements to pick up the vehicle for servicing. The recall began on September 30, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15780.
The third row seat frame on your vehicle is the metal structure that supports the seat. In some 2016 Chevrolet, GMC, and Buick models, the welds on this frame were applied incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat frame isn't properly welded, it might not work as it should in a crash. In a severe collision, the seat occupant could be at a higher risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect and replace the seat frame if necessary, at no cost to you. You'll get a notice, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you receive it.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a the third row left lower seat frame that may have welds that are not in the correction location.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the seat frame is not welded in the correct places, the seat may not perform as intended, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row left side lower seat frame, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 21930.
