Recall 21V495000: 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 1, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 12
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles. The front driver's side air bag module may be missing one or more metal tabs that secure the plastic air bag cover to the housing.
The risk
The missing tabs may prevent the air bag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 16, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212336560.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V495000
- Manufacturer campaign
- N212336560
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Owner letters
- Jul 29, 2021
- Components
- Air bags:frontal (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