The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V246000·Announced 2021-04-08

GM Recalls Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC SUVs for Air Bag Defect

General Motors is recalling specific Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC SUVs because side curtain air bags may not be properly attached, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where air bags may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2010-2015 and 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the side curtain air bags may not be properly attached to the vehicle.

Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended during a crash, which increases the risk of injury to occupants. General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles 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. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
BUICK, CHEVROLET, GMC ENCLAVE, TRAVERSE, ACADIA
Brand
BUICK
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
108

Is your product affected?

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

Model numbers (3)

  • ENCLAVE
  • TRAVERSE
  • ACADIA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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