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Buick communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.

NHTSA campaign 21V-421 · Reported June 10, 2021 · 285,622 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Buick Envision, CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Corvette, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon and Yukon XL
VEHICLES AFFECTED
285,622
REMEDY
The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

General Motors, LLC reported a problem with the air bags srs malfunction warning lamp/light. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.

WHY IT MATTERS

The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.

WHAT TO DO

The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-421.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2021Buick Envision
2021Cadillac CT4
2021Cadillac CT5
2021Cadillac Escalade
2021Cadillac Escalade ESV
2021Chevrolet Corvette
2021Chevrolet Suburban
2021Chevrolet Tahoe
2021GMC Yukon
2021GMC Yukon XL

What changed

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