Air bags: frontalRecall 21V-495 · 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
General Motors, LLC recall 21V-495 covers 12 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for a air bags: frontal problem, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V495000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
83%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.