Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V774000 Reported November 1, 2018

Air bags may not deploy due to incorrect setting

Q: What is recall 18V774000?

NHTSA recall 18V774000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on November 1, 2018. It addresses: Air bags may not deploy due to incorrect setting. The recall affects approximately 12 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

General Motors, Llc · N/A · 12 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18V774000

Manufacturer Campaign

18365

Manufacturer

General Motors, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 1, 2018

Completion Rate

83.33

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 18V774000 or campaign 18365.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 18V774000

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

What is recall 18V774000?

NHTSA recall 18V774000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on November 1, 2018. It addresses: Air bags may not deploy due to incorrect setting. The recall affects approximately 12 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V774000 or the manufacturer campaign number 18365. 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.