Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V782000 Reported October 7, 2021

Driver's air bag inflator may explode

General Motors, Llc · Air Bags · 555 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V782000
Manufacturer Campaign
N212349040
Manufacturer
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
555
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 7, 2021
Completion Rate
75.82

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

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 21V782000 or campaign N212349040.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V782000

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

What is recall 21V782000?

NHTSA recall 21V782000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on October 7, 2021. It addresses: Driver's air bag inflator may explode. The recall affects approximately 555 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 21V782000 or the manufacturer campaign number N212349040. 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.