Recall 21V-246: 2010–2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010–2019 Chevrolet Traverse and 1 more
General Motors, LLC recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Apr 8, 2021, covering about 108 vehicles.
The problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
The risk
Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect 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.
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
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Air Bags › Critical Fasteners |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V246000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Buick Enclave | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 | All years |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| GMC Acadia | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | All 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 21V-246?
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
How is recall 21V-246 fixed?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect 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.
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.