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2021 CHEVROLET Suburban AIR BAGS Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: High Priority

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #21V421000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.
Risk if Unfixed
The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
Free Fix
The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. 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 N212338110.
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Other CHEVROLET Suburban 2021 Recalls

SEAT BELTS
4 recalls
POWER TRAIN
2 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
STEERING
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall

Other CHEVROLET Suburban Years

2024
1 recall
2023
3 recalls
2022
4 recalls
2020
4 recalls
2019
3 recalls
2018
4 recalls
2017
5 recalls
2016
6 recalls
2015
11 recalls
2014
3 recalls
2013
4 recalls
2012
4 recalls
2011
3 recalls
2010
3 recalls
2009
5 recalls
2008
4 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2006
1 recall
2005
7 recalls
2004
6 recalls
2003
7 recalls
2002
4 recalls
2001
8 recalls
2000
11 recalls

Similar AIR BAGS Recalls in Other Vehicles

2010 HONDA CR-V
144 AIR BAGS recalls
2011 HONDA CR-V
144 AIR BAGS recalls
2003 HONDA Odyssey
144 AIR BAGS recalls
2004 HONDA Accord
132 AIR BAGS recalls
2005 HONDA Accord
132 AIR BAGS recalls
2003 ACURA MDX
120 AIR BAGS recalls

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2021 CHEVROLET Suburban safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT recall for the 2021 CHEVROLET Suburban? (Campaign #21V421000)

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate. The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury. The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. 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 N212338110.