General Motors, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2021

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 44 safety recalls made by General Motors, LLC in 2021. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 22, 2021
(Campaign #: N212346640)

Rear Toe Links May Fracture

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received an improper amount of electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately fracture.
NHTSA ID: 21V00F000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 4,271
Consequence Summary:
A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212346640. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recalls 20V-764 and 21V-633.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 57.33
December 16, 2021
(Campaign #: N212346510)

Spare Tire Incompatible with Accessory Wheels

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions.
NHTSA ID: 21V985000
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 626
Consequence Summary:
An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge. Dealers will also apply a new spare tire information label, and provide owners with an owner's manual insert clarifying which spare tire to use with the accessory road tires and with the 17" original tires. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212346510.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 64.12
October 14, 2021
(Campaign #: N212345450)

All Weather Floor Liner May Trap Gas Pedal

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain All-Weather Floor Liners with part number 42686568, sold for use as front driver-side accessory floor liners for 2017-2021 Bolt vehicles. Insufficient clearance between the liner and the gas pedal may result in the pedal becoming trapped by the liner.
NHTSA ID: 21E089000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 3,889
Consequence Summary:
A trapped gas pedal can result in unintended acceleration, causing the vehicle to not decelerate as expected when the driver lifts their foot from the gas pedal, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the floor liner, free of charge. Owners are advised to remove the floor liner from the vehicle until it is replaced. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2021. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, or Chevrolet customer service at (800-222-1020). GM's number for this recall is N212345450.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 76.39
October 7, 2021
(Campaign #: N212349040)

Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
NHTSA ID: 21V782000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 555
Consequence Summary:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75.82
September 29, 2021
(Campaign #: N162016079)

Park/Position Lights Too Bright/FMVSS 108

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Cadillac CT6 vehicles. The Park/Position lights may be excessively bright. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 21V759000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 181
Consequence Summary:
The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will install right and left side in-line headlight jumper harnesses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N162016079.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 49.62
September 29, 2021
(Campaign #: N212349181)

Brake Pressure Modulator Valve May Short

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles with electronic brake control modules (EBCM) replaced during vehicle assembly. The bolts that attach the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) assembly may not be properly tightened, which could fail to seal the two sub-assemblies and allow water intrusion.
NHTSA ID: 21V758000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 3,241
Consequence Summary:
Water in the BPMV may cause an electrical short circuit and increase the risk of fire.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised to park outside and away from other structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will replace the BPMV assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 20, 2021. 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 N212349181.
Park Outside Advisory: Yes
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.78
September 23, 2021
(Campaign #: N212332040)

Power Control Module May Cause Fuel Pump Failure

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump power control module may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate intermittently, which can interrupt fuel flow to the engine, and cause an unexpected engine stall.
NHTSA ID: 21V739000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 14,939
Consequence Summary:
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212332040.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.89
September 10, 2021
(Campaign #: N212344261)

Sensing Diagnostic Module Not Activated/FMVSS 208

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Acadia vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) may have been left in "manufacturing mode" and not activated at the assembly plant prior to shipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 21V702000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
The air bags will not deploy with an unactivated SDM, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:
The vehicles will be returned to the assembly plant for SDM activation. Both affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212344261.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
August 20, 2021
(Campaign #: N212333380)

Rear Seat Belt Retractor Not Secured Properly

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
NHTSA ID: 21V649000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 402
Consequence Summary:
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 78.11
August 20, 2021
(Campaign #: N212345940)

High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
NHTSA ID: 21V650000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 52,414
Consequence Summary:
A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Defective battery modules will be replaced by GM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2021 and June 23, 2023. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall 21V-560. GM's number for this recall is N212345940.
Park Outside Advisory: Yes
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.32
August 12, 2021
(Campaign #: N212330130)

Rear Toe Links May Fracture

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Regal, Chevrolet Malibu, and Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately fracture.
NHTSA ID: 21V633000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 32,894
Consequence Summary:
A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212330130.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 65.52
August 5, 2021
(Campaign #: N212343560)

Tire Tread Separation

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with certain Hankook tires. The tires may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent, which could cause tread separation.
NHTSA ID: 21V612000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 9,597
Consequence Summary:
Tread separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the tire DOT numbers, and replace any affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782; and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212343560.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.34
August 5, 2021
(Campaign #: N212342780)

Roof Rail Side Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Cadillac CT4 and CT5 vehicles. The roof rail side-curtain air bags may not have been installed correctly, which could result in an improper air bag deployment during a crash.
NHTSA ID: 21V611000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 34,157
Consequence Summary:
Air bags that do not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect both left and right-side roof rail air bags and reinstall the air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 30, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212342780.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.22
July 29, 2021
(Campaign #: N212340970)

Brake System Calibrated Incorrectly

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon vehicles. Dealer service technicians may have calibrated the brake system incorrectly, affecting Electronic Stability Control (ESC) , traction control, Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), and braking while towing a trailer.
NHTSA ID: 21V579000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
Overall braking performance may be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will recalibrate the brake system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1202; GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212340970.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
July 29, 2021
(Campaign #: N212329780)

Spare Tire is Incorrect Size

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with a 17" spare tire (RPO ZHQ or ZXT) and either the 20" accessory road tire (RPO REM) or the 18" accessory road tire (RPO Q2V). Operating the spare tire with other 20" or 18" tires can prevent the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) from engaging.
NHTSA ID: 21V578000
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 86
Consequence Summary:
An ABS system that cannot control the rear wheels independently increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will provide the appropriate spare tire and apply a new spare tire information label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 18, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212329780.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 74.42
July 23, 2021
(Campaign #: N212343880)

High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-701. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
NHTSA ID: 21V560000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 57,414
Consequence Summary:
A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Activate either the Hill Top Reserve (2017 and 2018 models) or Target Charge Level (2019 models) feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Defective battery modules will be replaced by GM, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N212343880.
Park Outside Advisory: Yes
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.66
July 8, 2021
(Campaign #: N212340860)

Front Driver-Side Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV vehicles. One of the two fasteners that secure the driver's frontal air bag to the steering wheel may be missing or improperly tightened.
NHTSA ID: 21V517000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 28
Consequence Summary:
An improperly installed air bag may not deploy properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the driver-side air bag fasteners. If the fasteners cannot be tightened properly, the air bag assembly will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212340860.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
July 1, 2021
(Campaign #: N202324251)

Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
NHTSA ID: 21V504000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 410,019
Consequence Summary:
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 18, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Phase I owner notification letters were mailed on May 5, 2022. Phase II owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall number 20V-736. GM's number for this recall is N202324251.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 55.35
July 1, 2021
(Campaign #: N212336560)

Front Driver's Side Air Bag Missing Metal Tabs

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles. The front driver's side air bag module may be missing one or more metal tabs that secure the plastic air bag cover to the housing.
NHTSA ID: 21V495000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 12
Consequence Summary:
The missing tabs may prevent the air bag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 16, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212336560.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 83.33
July 1, 2021
(Campaign #: N212329840)

Short Circuit In Engine Block Heater Cable

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500 and 2017-2019 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with a Duramax diesel 6.6 liter engine and an optional engine-block heater cord. An electrical short-circuit may occur in the engine-block heater cable or in the terminals that connect the heater cable to the block heater.
NHTSA ID: 21V496000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 338,020
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace engine block heaters and heater cords. Vehicles that have this feature disabled as a remedy to the safety condition will be contacted and offered replacement block heaters and heater cords under a separate customer satisfaction program, free of charge. GM will provide free replacement block heaters and cords under a separate customer satisfaction campaign. For vehicles previously included in recall 19V-328, the heater cord will be replaced and rerouted, free of charge. Interim owner notifications were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 4, 2022. Customers may call GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 212329840.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 77.44
July 1, 2021
(Campaign #: N212340735)

Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Canyon vehicles. The load carrying capacity printed on the Tire and Loading Information placard is 22.5 kg (51 lbs.) more than intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
NHTSA ID: 21V497000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 7,199
Consequence Summary:
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
GM will mail owners a new B-pillar label, free of charge. Owners may apply the label, or bring it to a dealer for installation. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 17, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212340735.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.96
June 24, 2021
(Campaign #: N212340220)

Front Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave vehicles. During service by dealers, certain vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment.
NHTSA ID: 21V472000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 6
Consequence Summary:
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the air bag calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N212340220.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
June 24, 2021
(Campaign #: N212340980)

Rear Suspension Toe Link May Loosen and Separate

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.
NHTSA ID: 21V473000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 380,498
Consequence Summary:
A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving. Please see the Part 573 report for the full list of warnings. Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Cadillac and Saab customers may direct questions to Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N212340980.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 73.68
June 17, 2021
(Campaign #: N212333900)

Loss of Power Steering Assist

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. A software issue may cause a loss of power steering assist at startup or while driving.
NHTSA ID: 21V455000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 26,847
Consequence Summary:
Increased steering effort, particularly at lower speeds, increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
The power steering module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212333900.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.56
June 10, 2021
(Campaign #: A212335470)

Emergency Jack can Fracture While in Use

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.
NHTSA ID: 21V440000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 135,400
Consequence Summary:
A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owner of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A212335470.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.98
June 10, 2021
(Campaign #: N212338110)

Air Bag Light May Not Indicate Malfunction

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.
NHTSA ID: 21V421000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 285,622
Consequence Summary:
The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. 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 N212338110.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.81
June 3, 2021
(Campaign #: N212335590)

Fuel Supply Lines Improperly Installed

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated.
NHTSA ID: 21V422000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 572
Consequence Summary:
Improperly attached and seated fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace fuel supply lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212335590.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.95
June 3, 2021
(Campaign #: N212336230)

Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
NHTSA ID: 21V423000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 896
Consequence Summary:
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. 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 N212336230.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 68.05
May 13, 2021
(Campaign #: N202325530)

Engine Control Module Calibrated Incorrectly

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet 6500HD vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) was calibrated incorrectly, allowing the vehicle to exceed the tires' maximum speed rating of 75 mph.
NHTSA ID: 21V346000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 196
Consequence Summary:
Tire failure can occur if the vehicle speed exceeds the maximum tire speed rating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202325530.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 89.8
April 8, 2021
(Campaign #: N212330040)

Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner Cable May Separate

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have received an incorrect replacement tensioner cable assembly as part of a previous recall remedy or a subsequent repair. 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: 21V245000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 2,568
Consequence Summary:
A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. 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 N212330040.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 60.44
April 8, 2021
(Campaign #: N202321200)

Side Curtain Air Bags May be Unsecured

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.
NHTSA ID: 21V246000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 108
Consequence Summary:
Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 44.76
March 25, 2021
(Campaign #: N212329320)

Second Row Center Seatbelt Latch Trapped/FMVSS 208

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. The second-row center seat belt latch may be trapped beneath the trim bezel and therefore inaccessible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208. "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 21V210000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 5
Consequence Summary:
A passenger in the second-row center will be unable to wear a seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the trim bezel, correctly position the seat belt latch plate, and reinstall the trim bezel, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212329320.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
March 25, 2021
(Campaign #: N212327220)

Steering Wheel Emblem May Separate

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. The plastic "Camaro" emblem, located on the steering wheel air bag cover, may separate during deployment of the frontal driver air bag.
NHTSA ID: 21V211000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 30
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, plastic pieces of emblem may act as projectiles from deployment of the driver air bag can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the frontal driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212327220.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.67
March 25, 2021
(Campaign #: N202325410)

Loss of Power Steering Assist

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear assembly.
NHTSA ID: 21V213000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 60,681
Consequence Summary:
A loss of power steering, particularly at lower speeds increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. 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 N202325410.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75.94
March 18, 2021
(Campaign #: N202313000)

Seat Belts May Become Damaged

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Chevrolet Suburban, and Tahoe vehicles with third-row seating. The third-row outboard seat belts may have been entrapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat-folding mechanism, which could result in damaged seat belts.
NHTSA ID: 21V190000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 94,641
Consequence Summary:
A damaged seat belt can break during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third-row outboard seat belts, replacing any damaged seat belts, and rerouting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313000.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.81
March 18, 2021
(Campaign #: N202325160)

Positive Battery Cable Terminal May Short

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with 6.6L gasoline engines. The positive battery cable terminals may contact a fuse block assembly attachment post and cause an electrical short circuit.
NHTSA ID: 21V189000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 10,154
Consequence Summary:
A short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the repair is complete. GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove a portion of the anti-rotation tab on both positive battery cable terminals near the fuse block assembly attachments, free of charge. If too much of the tab had been removed during prior servicing, the battery cable will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. 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 N202325160.
Park Outside Advisory: Yes
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 90.69
March 18, 2021
(Campaign #: N212331000)

Axle Shaft Missing Retaining Ring

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. The left or right axle shaft may be missing a retaining ring, which could allow the axle shaft to separate while driving.
NHTSA ID: 21V188000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 8
Consequence Summary:
A separated axle shaft can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right axle shaft as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212331000.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
February 25, 2021
(Campaign #: N212329050)

Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
NHTSA ID: 21V115000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 33,838
Consequence Summary:
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 81.78
February 11, 2021
(Campaign #: N212327720)

Fuel Tank May Leak

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon vehicles. The fuel tank assemblies may be missing adhesive between two layers of the fuel tank shell which may result in a fuel leak.
NHTSA ID: 21V064000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 18
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 replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2021. 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 N212327720.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.89
February 5, 2021
(Campaign #: N212328800)

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL and 2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL and 2010-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
NHTSA ID: 21V054000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 1,778,128
Consequence Summary:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on May 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328800.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 60.01
February 5, 2021
(Campaign #: N212328790)

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C."
NHTSA ID: 21V053000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 692,526
Consequence Summary:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. 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 N212328790.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 53.85
February 5, 2021
(Campaign #: N212328780)

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
NHTSA ID: 21V052000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 557,023
Consequence Summary:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328780.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 51.56
February 5, 2021
(Campaign #: N212328770)

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
NHTSA ID: 21V051000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 284,645
Consequence Summary:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. 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 N212328770.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 51.44
February 5, 2021
(Campaign #: N212328760)

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
NHTSA ID: 21V050000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 2,641,272
Consequence Summary:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328760.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 44.01