Recall 21V472000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 21V472000. Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:FRONTAL IMPACT. 6 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
Defect Summary
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave vehicles. During service by dealers, certain vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment.
Remedy
Dealers will update the air bag calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N212340220.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUICK | ENCLAVE | 2021 | Check VINs |
| CHEVROLET | TRAVERSE | 2021 | Check VINs |
Other GENERAL MOTORS, LLC Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent GENERAL MOTORS, LLC Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V166000 | Mar 19, 2026 | AIR BAGS | CHEVROLET, GMC | 2,819 |
| 26V127000 | Mar 5, 2026 | TIRES | CHEVROLET, GMC | 857 |
| 26V129000 | Mar 5, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | CHEVROLET, GMC | 11,807 |
| 26V113000 | Feb 26, 2026 | SUSPENSION | BUICK | 17,050 |
| 26V114000 | Feb 26, 2026 | EQUIPMENT | BUICK, CADILLAC, CHEVROLET | 5,485 |
| 26V085000 | Feb 13, 2026 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | CADILLAC, CHEVROLET, GMC | 43,743 |
| 26V082000 | Feb 12, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | CADILLAC | 22 |
| 26V083000 | Feb 12, 2026 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | CHEVROLET, GMC | 1,055 |
| 26V031000 | Jan 22, 2026 | PARKING BRAKE | CHEVROLET | 20 |
| 25V878000 | Dec 18, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | CHEVROLET | 81,177 |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching BUICK, CHEVROLET from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | ROLLX VANS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 |
| 25V719000 | Oct 22, 2025 | ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR | 17,084 |
| 25V676000 | Oct 9, 2025 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE | 173,301 |
| 25V630000 | Sep 19, 2025 | ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER | 11,385 |
| 24V626000 | Aug 21, 2024 | OEM SYSTEMS, LLC | TRAILER HITCHES | 38 |
| 24V157000 | Feb 28, 2024 | ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2,891 |
Related NHTSA Investigations
Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or makes (BUICK, CHEVROLET) in the last 3 years
8 Investigations
| Investigation | Opened | Closed | Status | Vehicle | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ26001 | Jan 16, 2026 | Unknown | OPEN | 2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE | ENGINE | Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy |
| EA25007 | Oct 23, 2025 | Unknown | OPEN | 2019 CADILLAC ESCALADE | ENGINE | Loss of motive power due to engine failure |
| EA25005 | Oct 21, 2025 | Unknown | OPEN | 2017 CHEVROLET DTN60DB202 AIRBAG INFLATOR | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | DTN Air Bag Inflator Rupture |
| PE25001 | Jan 16, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | CLOSED | 2019 CADILLAC ESCALADE | ENGINE | Loss of motive power due to engine failure |
| PE24028 | Oct 3, 2024 | Jun 5, 2025 | CLOSED | 2018 CHEVROLET BOLT EV | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | Electrical arcing and thermal events, potentially leading to fires, while utiliz… |
| PE24011 | Apr 11, 2024 | Unknown | OPEN | 2023 CADILLAC LYRIQ | SERVICE BRAKES | Electronic Brake Module Component Failure |
| PE23022 | Nov 29, 2023 | Mar 3, 2025 | CLOSED | 2016 CHEVROLET VOLT | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module |
| PE23016 | Sep 27, 2023 | Jan 10, 2025 | CLOSED | 2016 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY VAN | POWER TRAIN | 6L90 Transmission Failure |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.