Recall 20V-446: 2020 Buick Enclave, 2020 Cadillac XT5 and 10 more

General Motors LLC recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Jul 30, 2020, covering about 769 vehicles.

NHTSA number
20V-446
Report date
Jul 30, 2020
Vehicles affected
769
Owners notified
Sep 3, 2020

The problem

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The diffuser component of the Roof-Rail Air Bag (RRAB) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment.

The risk

If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect RRAB modules, free of charge. The recall began September 3, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N202305380.

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
ComponentAir Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number20V446000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Buick Enclave2020All years
Cadillac XT52020All years
Cadillac XT62020All years
Chevrolet Blazer2020All years
Chevrolet Silverado 15002020All years
Chevrolet Silverado 25002020All years
Chevrolet Silverado 35002020All years
Chevrolet Traverse2020All years
GMC Acadia2020All years
GMC Sierra 15002020All years
GMC Sierra 25002020All years
GMC Sierra 35002020All 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 20V-446?

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The diffuser component of the Roof-Rail Air Bag (RRAB) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment.

How is recall 20V-446 fixed?

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect RRAB modules, free of charge. The recall began September 3, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N202305380.

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.