Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V621000 Reported October 5, 2017

Improper air bag inflation

General Motors, Llc · Air Bags · 16 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V621000
Manufacturer Campaign
17387
Manufacturer
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
16
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 5, 2017
Completion Rate
93.75

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2015-2016 gmc canyon and chevrolet colorado, and 2016 chevrolet volt vehicles. the driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.

Safety Consequence

An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. the recall began november 8, 2017. 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 17387.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 17V621000 or campaign 17387.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V621000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V621000?

NHTSA recall 17V621000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on October 5, 2017. It addresses: Improper air bag inflation. The recall affects approximately 16 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V621000 or the manufacturer campaign number 17387. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.