2021 Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse Air Bag Software Recall
General Motors is recalling certain 2021 Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles due to potentially incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal air bag deployment.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported. The potential for air bag non-deployment in a crash presents a serious safety risk, but no illnesses or injuries are documented in the source.
Plain-English summary
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2021 Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The recall affects vehicles that may have received incorrect air bag calibration software during dealer service.
The incorrect software may affect how frontal air bags deploy in the event of a crash. Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Owners should contact their local Buick or Chevrolet dealer to have the air bag calibration software updated at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Buick customers can contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, while Chevrolet customers should call 1-800-222-1020. For additional information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- CHEVROLET, BUICK TRAVERSE, ENCLAVE
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle
- Affected units
- 6
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 (2)
- TRAVERSE
- ENCLAVE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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