Recall 23V-334: 2014–2017 Buick Enclave, 2014–2017 Chevrolet Traverse and 1 more

General Motors, LLC recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on May 10, 2023, covering about 995,085 vehicles.

NHTSA number
23V-334
Report date
May 10, 2023
Vehicles affected
995,085
Owners notified
Feb 23, 2024

The problem

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

The risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix

Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
ComponentAir Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number23V334000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Buick Enclave2014, 2015, 2016, 2017All years
Chevrolet Traverse2014, 2015, 2016, 2017All years
GMC Acadia2014, 2015, 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 23V-334?

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

How is recall 23V-334 fixed?

Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.

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.