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2016 BUICK Enclave AIR BAGS Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for AIR BAGS issues.

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #23V334000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
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.
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High Priority #21V782000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
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.
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 →

Other BUICK Enclave 2016 Recalls

VISIBILITY
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall

Other BUICK Enclave Years

2026
1 recall
2022
1 recall
2021
2 recalls
2020
6 recalls
2019
1 recall
2017
3 recalls
2015
5 recalls
2014
7 recalls
2013
4 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2011
6 recalls
2010
6 recalls
2009
8 recalls
2008
6 recalls

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