CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
- 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.
- Risk
- If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some vehicles of this group have a Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM), the airbag control unit, that may still be set to manufacturing mode. When that happens, the airbags may not deploy in a crash.
If the airbags do not deploy when needed, the risk of injury in a crash increases. Owners will be notified by GM, and an authorized dealer will reprogram the SDM to the correct mode at no cost. Owners can also contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Buick Encore | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Spark | 2019 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 2019 |
| Chevrolet Trax | 2019 |