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2016 GMC Acadia AIR BAGS Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #23V334000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
The driver's air bag in your Buick, Chevrolet, or GMC vehicle is designed to inflate in a severe collision to protect you. In some 2014-2017 models, the air bag's inflator could fail in a way that harms you or your passengers.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes during a crash, sharp metal fragments could hit you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag module with a safe one, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get 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 #21V246000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
The side curtain air bags in your vehicle are designed to protect your head and body in a rollover or side crash. However, in some 2010-2015, 2017, 2011-2016 models, these air bags might not be securely attached.
Risk if Unfixed
If the side curtain air bags aren't properly attached, they might not deploy correctly in a crash, which could increase the risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect and fix the air bag attachment for you, free of charge. If necessary, they'll either realign or replace the affected part. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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