The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24E009000·Announced 2024-02-08

GM Recalls Autoliv Driver Front Air Bags for 2011-2012 Chevrolet Models

General Motors is recalling Autoliv driver front air bags sold as service replacement parts for 2011-2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles due to a manufacturing defect.

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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (air bag deployment failure) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain Autoliv Driver Front Air Bags sold as service replacement parts for 2011-2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles. The recall addresses a manufacturing defect that may cause the driver's air bag inflator to deploy improperly.

An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and replace the driver air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 13, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232432520.

The recalled product

Product
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL recall
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
6

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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