Buick Recall 21V-246: Air bags – critical fasteners

Affected: 2010–2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010–2019 Chevrolet Traverse, 2011–2016 GMC Acadia. Filed with NHTSA on April 8, 2021, covering about 108 vehicles.

The problem

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

The risk

Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign21V-246 (21V246000)
Manufacturer numberN202321200
ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
ComponentAir bags › Critical fasteners
Report dateApril 8, 2021
Owners notifiedMay 24, 2021
Vehicles affected108
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the air bags

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 21V-246 repair free?

Yes. Buick dealers will fix the problem at no cost: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 108 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.