The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
The risk
Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14030. Note: Vehicles repaired as part of Customer Satisfaction Campaign 10085 and special coverage 10335 have already had the subject condition repaired and therefore are not included in the safety recall.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 14V-118 (14V118000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 14030 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Air bags › Side/window |
| Report date | March 17, 2014 |
| Owners notified | June 16, 2014 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,176,407 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2008 Buick Enclave
- 2009 Buick Enclave
- 2010 Buick Enclave
- 2011 Buick Enclave
- 2012 Buick Enclave
- 2013 Buick Enclave
- 2009 Chevrolet Traverse
- 2010 Chevrolet Traverse
- 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
- 2012 Chevrolet Traverse
- 2013 Chevrolet Traverse
- 2008 GMC Acadia
- 2009 GMC Acadia
- 2010 GMC Acadia
- 2011 GMC Acadia
- 2012 GMC Acadia
- 2013 GMC Acadia
- 2008 Saturn Outlook
- 2009 Saturn Outlook
- 2010 Saturn Outlook
Owner complaints about the air bags
- 2008 Buick Enclave airbag problems 113
- 2009 Buick Enclave airbag problems 9
- 2010 Buick Enclave airbag problems 6
- 2011 Buick Enclave airbag problems 38
- 2012 Buick Enclave airbag problems 21
- 2013 Buick Enclave airbag problems 10
- 2009 Chevrolet Traverse airbag problems 26
- 2010 Chevrolet Traverse airbag problems 30
- 2011 Chevrolet Traverse airbag problems 43
- 2012 Chevrolet Traverse airbag problems 48
- 2013 Chevrolet Traverse airbag problems 27
- 2008 GMC Acadia airbag problems 150
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 14V-118 repair free?
Yes. Buick dealers will fix the problem at no cost: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,176,407 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.