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Cadillac these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

NHTSA campaign 21V-052 · Reported February 5, 2021 · 557,023 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Sierra, Yukon and Yukon XL
VEHICLES AFFECTED
557,023
REMEDY
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

General Motors, LLC reported a problem with the passenger side inflator module. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

WHY IT MATTERS

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

WHAT TO DO

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-052.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2007–2009Cadillac Escalade
2007–2009Cadillac Escalade ESV
2007–2009Chevrolet Avalanche
2007–2009Chevrolet Silverado
2007–2009Chevrolet Suburban
2007–2009Chevrolet Tahoe
2007–2009GMC Sierra
2007–2009GMC Yukon
2007–2009GMC Yukon XL

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

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What this record means

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