Takata Airbag Safety Recall

Protecting your safety is our top priority. Your vehicle may be affected by the Takata Airbag Safety Recall. Check to see if this urgent safety recall affects your vehicle and find a dealer to schedule this FREE recall repair.

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Takata Airbag Safety Recall

Recall Summary

One of the front airbag inflators in your vehicle was produced by Takata. Takata has advised the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that without a chemical drying agent, prolonged exposure to heat and humidity can degrade the chemical propellant used in this airbag inflator. In time, if the propellant degrades to a certain level, the inflator may rupture when the airbag deploys during a crash event. If this happens, sharp metal fragments could pass through the airbag, striking you or your loved ones, causing serious or fatal injuries.
How to repair

General Motors is committed to ensuring every vehicle affected by the Takata Airbag Safety Recall is repaired for free.

It’s easy to find a dealer to complete your FREE repair.

  • You can have your FREE repair completed at any one of over 4,100 General Motors dealership locations. These repairs can be made at any Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac dealership.
  • Saab 9-2X, 9-3 and 9-5 owners can complete their FREE Takata Airbag Safety Recall repair at any Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac Dealership or Saab Official Service Center. If your Saab has additional recalls, please contact your local Saab Official Service Center to have those recalls repaired for free.

Affected vehicles

Parts are available for the vehicles listed below that have an open Takata Airbag Safety Recall.

Chevrolet

2007–2013 Silverado 1500 LD*
2007–2014 Silverado 2500/3500 HD*
2007–2013 Avalanche
2007–2014 Tahoe
2007–2014 Suburban

*2007 model year Silverado marketed as “Classic” are not affected by this recall.
GMC

2007–2013 Sierra 1500 LD*
2007–2014 Sierra 2500/3500 HD*
2007–2014 Yukon
2007–2014 Yukon XL

*2007 model year Silverado marketed as “Classic” are not affected by this recall.
Saturn

2003–2010 Astra
Cadillac

2007–2014 Escalade
2007–2014 Escalade ESV
2007–2013 Escalade EXT
Pontiac

2003–2010 Vibe

*DO NOT DRIVE certain 2003-2004 model year Pontiac Vibe vehicles. Please visit experience.gm.com/ownercenter/recalls to confirm if your vehicle has any unrepaired recalls.
Saab

2005–2006 9-2X
2007-2011 9-3
2006–2009 9-5

General Motors works hard to find affected owners and vehicles

GM has made a commitment to find every vehicle affected by the Takata Airbag Safety Recall. We’re also committed to contacting owners, making them aware of the recall and helping them complete their FREE vehicle repair. To that end, GM continuously works on various initiatives.
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Frequently asked questions

What vehicles are affected by this recall?

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD from 2007 to 2013, Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 HD from 2007 to 2014, Chevrolet Avalanche from 2007 to 2013, Chevrolet Tahoe from 2007 to 2014, Chevrolet Suburban from 2007 to 2014, Cadillac Escalade from 2007 to 2014, Cadillac Escalade ESV from 2007 to 2014, Cadillac Escalade EXT from 2007 to 2013, GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD from 2007 to 2014, GMC Sierra 1500 LD from 2007 to 2013, GMC Yukon from 2007 to 2014, GMC Yukon XL from 2007 to 2014, Pontiac Vibe from 2003 to 2010, Saturn Astra from 2008 to 2009, Saab 9-2X from 2005 to 2006, Saab 9-3 from 2006 to 2011, and Saab 9-5 from 2006 to 2009.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by the Takata Airbag Safety Recall?

Go to the VIN Lookup page and enter your VIN to find out if your vehicle is affected.

What is a VIN? Where can I find it?

The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is the identifying code for your specific automobile. As no two vehicles in operation have the same VIN, it serves as your vehicle’s unique “fingerprint.” A VIN is made up of a string of 17 characters, consisting of both capital letters and numbers. (Your VIN will not include the letter “i” or the letter “o,” but may include the number “1” or the number “0.”) The VIN can be used to track recalls, registrations, warranty claims, thefts and insurance coverage.

Your VIN can be found in multiple different locations, including the lower left (driver’s side) of your car’s windshield, on your vehicle’s registration, and on your insurance card.

What should I do if my vehicle has this recall?

Every safety recall is a serious matter because it means there is an issue with your vehicle that may pose a risk to your safety or other occupants within the vehicle. If your vehicle has this recall, it is urgent that you contact your dealer to get it repaired for FREE. To find your nearest GM dealer, visit mycertifiedservice.com/locate-schedule-service or call 1-866-467-9700.

Where can I complete my recall repair?

You can have your FREE safety recall repair completed at any one of over 4,100 General Motors dealership locations. These FREE recall repairs can be made at any Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac dealership.

Saab 9-2X, 9-3 and 9-5 owners can complete their FREE Takata Airbag Safety Recall repair at any Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac Dealership or Saab Official Service Center. If your Saab has additional recalls, please contact your local Saab Official Service Center to have those recalls repaired for FREE.

Will getting this recall repair completed cost me money?

No, this recall repair is 100% FREE. General Motors covers the entire cost of your recall repair. Your safety is of the utmost importance to us, and we want to ensure that we remove as many barriers as possible to the completion of your vehicle’s recall repair. If after contacting your dealer and/or the GM Customer Assistance Center, you are still not satisfied that we have done our best to remedy this condition without charge and within a reasonable time, you may wish to write the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590, or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1.888.327.4236 (TTY 1.800.424.9153) or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

I prefer to get my vehicle’s repairs done by an independent mechanic. Can I get this recall repair done there as well?

Unfortunately, the parts necessary to complete this recall repair are only available to certified GM dealers. Completing your repair at one of our dealerships guarantees that the repair is done correctly, and at no cost to you. Additionally, this helps us to ensure that our record-keeping is up to date.

There are over 4,100 GM dealerships located nationwide. To find the dealership nearest you, visit mycertifiedservice.com/locate-schedule-service or call 1-866-467-9700.

How long will it take to get my vehicle repaired?

Many repairs take approximately one hour to complete. However, because of service scheduling requirements, your dealer may need your vehicle longer than the actual service correction time. Ask your dealer about providing you with FREE alternate transportation or a loaner vehicle.

I thought I already completed this recall repair or that the person who owned the vehicle before me completed it. Why do I need to bring my vehicle back?

Specific VINs were previously recalled for this condition. At that time, the only inflator available for use as a replacement was a new version of the same design (a “like for like” replacement). The replacement inflator currently in your vehicle can still degrade over time as noted above and must be replaced.

Visit experience.gm.com/ownercenter/recalls and enter your VIN to find out if your vehicle needs final replacement parts to complete this recall repair.

If the recall on select models applies only to the passenger-side airbag, and I never have a passenger, do I still need to complete this repair?

Yes, it is very important that you complete this urgent recall repair. If your unrepaired front passenger-side airbag inflator explodes during a crash, the sharp metal fragments that may pass through the airbag could strike anyone inside of the vehicle, including the driver, causing serious injuries or even death.

How can I learn more about this recall?

To learn more, call your preferred dealer, contact the Customer Assistance Center or visit the NHTSA website.

Why is GM issuing a “Do Not Drive” advisory for certain 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe vehicles?

GM is issuing this advisory to further encourage owners to obtain an URGENT and FREE safety recall repair. GM strongly recommends that you have this Safety Recall remedy performed immediately. Please contact any authorized GM dealer to schedule an appointment to have your front passenger airbag inflator replaced FREE OF CHARGE. For your convenience, vehicle towing, and a loaner vehicle or other alternate transportation may be available for FREE.