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Recall 16V-651: 2014–2017 Buick Encore, 2014–2016 Buick Lacrosse and 17 more

General Motors LLC recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Sep 8, 2016, covering about 3,640,162 vehicles.

NHTSA number
16V-651
Report date
Sep 8, 2016
Vehicles affected
3,640,162
Owners notified
Oct 13, 2016

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

The risk

A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerGeneral Motors LLC
ComponentSeat Belts › Pretensioner
Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
Air Bags › Frontal
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number16V651000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Buick Encore2014, 2015, 2016, 2017All years
Buick Lacrosse2014, 2015, 2016All years
Cadillac Escalade2015, 2016, 2017All years
Cadillac Escalade ESV2015, 2016, 2017All years
Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit2014, 2015, 2016, 2017All years
Chevrolet Cheverolet SS2014, 2015, 2016All years
Chevrolet Corvette2014, 2015, 2016, 2017All years
Chevrolet Silverado 15002014, 2015, 2016, 2017All years
Chevrolet Silverado 25002015, 2016, 2017All years
Chevrolet Silverado 35002015, 2016, 2017All years
Chevrolet Spark EV2014, 2015, 2016All years
Chevrolet Suburban2015, 2016, 2017All years
Chevrolet Tahoe2015, 2016, 2017All years
Chevrolet Trax2014, 2015, 2016, 2017All years
GMC Sierra 15002014, 2015, 2016, 2017All years
GMC Sierra 25002015, 2016, 2017All years
GMC Sierra 35002015, 2016, 2017All years
GMC Yukon2015, 2016, 2017All years
GMC Yukon XL2015, 2016, 2017All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 16V-651?

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

How is recall 16V-651 fixed?

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.