The air bag sensing and diagnostic module in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps deploy the front air bags and seat belt pretensioners in a crash. In some 2014-2017 models, this module might not have been fully updated, so it could fail to activate the air bags and seat belt pretensioners when you need them.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash that requires air bag deployment, the front air bags and seat belt pretensioners might not work as they should. This could lead to serious injury to you and your front passenger.
Free Fix
Your dealer will update the air bag module's software, and if it's already been deployed, they'll replace it entirely. This repair is completely free, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule it.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
The frontal air bag system in your vehicle is designed to deploy in the event of a crash. However, in certain conditions, the computer that controls this system might get confused and skip the air bag deployment test, which could lead to a failure to deploy the air bags and seat belt pretensioners in a real crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If your air bags and seat belt pretensioners don't deploy in a crash, you and your passenger could be at risk of serious injury. This is a critical safety issue that could have devastating consequences.
Free Fix
Your dealer will update the software that controls your air bag system, and if you've already had an air bag deployment, they'll replace the computer entirely. These repairs are completely free, and you should schedule them as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
The side air bags in your vehicle are designed to deploy in a side collision to cushion your body. However, in some 2015 models, the inflator that makes these air bags deploy could fail and rupture, potentially sending sharp metal fragments into the passenger compartment.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator ruptures during a side crash, you could be hit by sharp metal shards, which could cause serious injury or even death. If the air bag doesn't inflate properly, you're at a higher risk of getting hurt.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag modules with new ones, free of charge. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.