Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V246000 Reported April 14, 2022

Driver's air bag inflator may explode

General Motors, Llc · Air Bags · 2,687 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V246000
Manufacturer Campaign
N222366190
Manufacturer
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
2,687
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 14, 2022
Completion Rate
56.11

Defect Summary

General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2015 buick enclave, chevrolet traverse and gmc acadia 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 drivers air bag module, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed february 23, 2023. owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300; chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. gm's number for this recall is n222366190.

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 22V246000 or campaign N222366190.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V246000

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

What is recall 22V246000?

NHTSA recall 22V246000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on April 14, 2022. It addresses: Driver's air bag inflator may explode. The recall affects approximately 2,687 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 22V246000 or the manufacturer campaign number N222366190. 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.