General Motors, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2018
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 23 safety recalls made by General Motors, LLC in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 19, 2018
(Campaign #: N182204040)
Missing Rivet on Seat Belt Buckle Assembly
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Cadillac XTS vehicles. The front seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle head to the cable mounting strap.
NHTSA ID: 18V899000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 175
Consequence Summary:
If the securing rivet is missing, the buckle may separate from the cable mounting strap in the event of a crash, preventing the occupant from being properly restrained, thereby increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat buckle assemblies, replacing them if the rivets are missing, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N182204040.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.29
December 6, 2018
(Campaign #: N182198820)
Passenger Air Bag Module Damaged During Assembly
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The passenger-side frontal air bag module may have been damaged during assembly, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly in the event of a crash.
NHTSA ID: 18V868000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 154
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N182198820.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.1
November 1, 2018
(Campaign #: 18365)
Air Bags may not Deploy Due to Incorrect Setting
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
NHTSA ID: 18V774000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 12
Consequence Summary:
If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18365.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 83.33
September 26, 2018
(Campaign #: 18315)
Rear Seatbelt Retractor May Not Lock/FMVSS 208
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 18V673000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 15,800
Consequence Summary:
If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2018. Owners may contact 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 18315.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.58
September 21, 2018
(Campaign #: 18299)
Climate Control Module Wiring Short Cauisng Fire
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Express and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with a single, manual, rear climate control module (CCM). If the temperature is set to maximum heat or the mode knob is set to maximum floor vent and an electrical short occurs, components within the CCM may overheat.
NHTSA ID: 18V655000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 30,448
Consequence Summary:
If the CCM overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire in the vehicle's headliner.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the electrical insulation from a wiring connector within the CCM to remove the fire risk, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18299.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 79.38
September 7, 2018
(Campaign #: 18289)
Temporary Loss of Electric Power Steering (EPS)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.
NHTSA ID: 18V586000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 1,015,918
Consequence Summary:
If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18289.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80.07
September 7, 2018
(Campaign #: 18286)
Damaged Seat Heaters Can Cause Fire
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS vehicles, equipped with heated front seats. The flexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged over time, resulting in the seat heaters producing excessive heat.
NHTSA ID: 18V595000
Component: SEATS
# of Units Affected: 52,867
Consequence Summary:
In cold ambient temperatures, the seat heaters in these vehicles can turn on automatically when the vehicle is remotely started. If a damaged seat heater is turned on while no one is inside the vehicle, the damaged seat heater can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the body control module, disabling the automatic activation of the heated seat when the vehicle is remotely started, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for the recall is 18286.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.82
August 30, 2018
(Campaign #: 18279)
Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
NHTSA ID: 18V576000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 210,628
Consequence Summary:
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. 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 18279.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95.86
August 30, 2018
(Campaign #: 18278)
Brake Pedal May Come Loose
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.
NHTSA ID: 18V578000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 42,280
Consequence Summary:
If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18278. Note: The vehicles in this recall need this additional remedy despite being covered by recall 16V069 for brake pedal loosening.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 77.1
August 2, 2018
(Campaign #: 18255)
Incorrect TPMS Calibration/FMVSS 138
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles with certain combinations of front-tire and gross-vehicle-weight option codes. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may be incorrectly calibrated, causing the TPMS warning lamp to illuminate when tire pressure reaches 37 PSI, not 41 PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
NHTSA ID: 18V509000
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 94
Consequence Summary:
If the low tire pressure telltale is not illuminated at the correct tire pressure, the driver may have less time to react to a low-tire-pressure situation, which could affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle in certain situations and could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will check the PSI information on the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR) and tire placard match, and if the information is different the RCDLR will be reprogrammed. This repair will be done free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18255.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.04
June 28, 2018
(Campaign #: 18228)
Excess Adhesive on Child Seat Anchor/FMVSS 225
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CT6 vehicles. The inboard child seat anchorage bars may have had excess structural adhesive applied during assembly, which can interfere with the installation of a child seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
NHTSA ID: 18V437000
Component: CHILD SEAT
# of Units Affected: 22,043
Consequence Summary:
If the child seat cannot be attached correctly to the anchorage bar, there is an increased the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, remove any excess adhesive, and apply anti-corrosion primer to the inboard child seat anchorage bars, free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 18228.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.72
June 14, 2018
(Campaign #: 18215)
Loss of Propulsion Power in Low Voltage Condition
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. An update to the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 (HPCM2) may have disabled the cell balancing function causing a low-voltage condition.
NHTSA ID: 18V397000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 4,606
Consequence Summary:
If the voltage drops, the vehicle may lose propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the HPCM2, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18215.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.42
June 14, 2018
(Campaign #: 18208)
PPS Incorrectly Suppressing Air Bags
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. During servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed that was not correctly calibrated to the vehicle's seat type. As a result, the PPS may not properly identify an adult passenger from a child passenger in the front passenger seat, potentially causing the air bag to not deploy when it should, or causing the air bag to deploy when it shouldn't.
NHTSA ID: 18V400000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 66
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger PPS seat service kit, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18208.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 78.46
May 31, 2018
(Campaign #: 18188 18268)
Fuel Pump Flange Weld may Fracture
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
NHTSA ID: 18V358000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 895
Consequence Summary:
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. 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 18188.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.87
May 31, 2018
(Campaign #: 18195)
Hard Braking and Acceleration may Disable Air Bags
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vehicles. Hard braking or acceleration may cause the sensing diagnostic module (SDM) to enter a fault state. As a result, the SDM will not provide crash sensing or deploy the necessary air bags in the event of a crash.
NHTSA ID: 18V360000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 498
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, if the air bags do not deploy as designed, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18195.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.13
May 27, 2018
(Campaign #: 18178)
Seat Back Frame Joint Improperly Welded
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. A joint in the driver's seat-back frame may not be properly welded, reducing the strength of the seat-back frame.
NHTSA ID: 18V342000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 71
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a rear-impact crash, the seat-back may fail, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat-back, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18178.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80.28
May 24, 2018
(Campaign #: 18179)
Sensing Module may not Power Down Correctly
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Terrain vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) that senses a crash and deploys the necessary air bags may not power down correctly when the vehicle is shut off, causing it to be inoperative when the vehicle is restarted.
NHTSA ID: 18V340000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 88,503
Consequence Summary:
If the SDM becomes inoperative, it will not detect a crash or command the necessary air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18179.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.5
May 10, 2018
(Campaign #: 18159)
Fuel Leak in Rollover After Crash/FMVSS 301
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS vehicles, equipped with a gasoline engine and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire. The vehicles may leak gasoline following a rear-impact crash and a rollover. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
NHTSA ID: 18V304000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 111,966
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a lock-ring on the fuel tank that will shield the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor from damage in a rear-impact crash, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18159.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 83.26
May 3, 2018
(Campaign #: 18155)
Liquid may Leak into Power Window Switch
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.
NHTSA ID: 18V295000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 207,483
Consequence Summary:
High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18155.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 51.71
May 3, 2018
(Campaign #: 18156)
Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner Cable May Separate
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe Police Pursuit and Special-Service vehicles. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.
NHTSA ID: 18V291000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 23,004
Consequence Summary:
If the pretensioner cable becomes fatigued or breaks, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pretensioner cable and seat side-shield, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18156.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 70.1
April 26, 2018
(Campaign #: 18146)
Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
NHTSA ID: 18V267000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 6,154
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 14.23
April 19, 2018
(Campaign #: 18136)
Glass Not Fully Tempered/FMVSS 205
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles. The driver and front passenger door window glass may not be properly tempered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
NHTSA ID: 18V252000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 379
Consequence Summary:
If the glass is not tempered properly, and the window is broken, the glass can break into large pieces, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the glass in the front doors, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18136.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 89.97
April 12, 2018
(Campaign #: 18117)
Rear Outboard Seat Belts may not Restrain Properly
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Buick Regal vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the rear seat belts may have been improperly routed around the bolster bracket on the rear outboard seats, which can cause inadequate restraint of the passengers.
NHTSA ID: 18V230000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 8,738
Consequence Summary:
If the seat belt fails to adequately restrain the passengers in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear outboard seat belts, correcting the routing of the seat belts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 18117.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.24
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