Recall 21V-495
General Motors, LLC recalled the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Air bags (frontal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V-495
- Reported
- July 1, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 12 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is N212336560.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]