The problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. 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 N232404980.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 23V-334 (23V334000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | N232404980 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module |
| Report date | May 10, 2023 |
| Owners notified | February 23, 2024 |
| Vehicles affected | 995,085 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
- 2014 Buick Enclave airbag problems 205
- 2015 Buick Enclave airbag problems 105
- 2016 Buick Enclave airbag problems 110
- 2017 Buick Enclave airbag problems 145
- 2014 Chevrolet Traverse airbag problems 258
- 2015 Chevrolet Traverse airbag problems 162
- 2016 Chevrolet Traverse airbag problems 163
- 2017 Chevrolet Traverse airbag problems 263
- 2014 GMC Acadia airbag problems 246
- 2015 GMC Acadia airbag problems 108
- 2016 GMC Acadia airbag problems 130
- 2017 GMC Acadia airbag problems 76
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 23V-334 repair free?
Yes. Buick dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 995,085 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.