Recall 18V774000: 2019 Buick Encore, 2019 Chevrolet Spark, 2019 Chevrolet Traverse +1 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Nov 1, 2018
Vehicles affected
12
Models
4
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

The risk

If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18365.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
18V774000
Manufacturer campaign
18365
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Owner letters
Nov 6, 2018
Components
Air bags (Airbags); Air bags: air bag/restraint control module (Airbags)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology