Chevrolet · United States · Crit
Chevrolet Tahoe, Avalanche +4 more: Air bags — inflator module
Affects Chevrolet Tahoe, Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban · 2009–2013 — about 693K vehicles.
The hazard
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
What to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328790.