GM Recalls 2012 Trucks and SUVs for Airbag Inflator Defect

Plain-English summary

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. These vehicles were originally sold or registered in specific states and territories, including Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The recall addresses a defect in the non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators, which contain phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation caused by long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021, and owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac, Chevrolet, or GMC customer service for more information.

The recalled product

Product

CHEVROLET, GMC, CADILLAC SILVERADO 1500, SILVERADO 3500, YUKON, ESCALADE

Brand

CHEVROLET

Manufacturer

General Motors, LLC

Category

Vehicle — Airbag Inflator

Hazard

• airbag-explosion
• metal-fragments
• serious-injury
• death

Affected units

284,645

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

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