General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Risk if Unfixed
Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Free Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
Your vehicle's Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) might be in the wrong mode, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bags don't deploy, you could be at a higher risk of getting hurt in a crash.
Free Fix
GM will fix the issue for free by reprogramming the SDM module. You'll be notified when it's time to bring your vehicle to the dealership.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18365.
This model year has 2 recorded safety recalls. 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:CRITICAL FASTENERS recall for the 2019 CHEVROLET Traverse? (Campaign #21V246000)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached. Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
What is the AIR BAGS recall for the 2019 CHEVROLET Traverse? (Campaign #18V774000)
Your vehicle's Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) might be in the wrong mode, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash. If the air bags don't deploy, you could be at a higher risk of getting hurt in a crash. GM will fix the issue for free by reprogramming the SDM module. You'll be notified when it's time to bring your vehicle to the dealership.