Recall 14V451 covers 22 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, Yukon, and Suburban vehicles for roof rail air bag tears. Free repair at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.
Chevrolet recall 14V451 covers 22 2015 Tahoe, Yukon, and Suburban vehicles built with roof rail air bags that lack reinforcement where they contact roof carrier hardware. During deployment, that hardware can puncture or tear the air bag, reducing protection in a crash; the dealer repair will be free once Chevrolet makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The roof rail air bags in the 2015 Tahoe, Yukon, and Suburban are side curtain air bags mounted along the upper edge of the cabin. In a side impact or rollover event, they deploy downward from the roof rail to help cover the side windows and reduce occupant contact with the glass, pillars, and roof area.
On the affected SUVs, the roof rail air bags were built without reinforcement at the points where the air bag material contacts the roof carrier attachment hardware. That hardware is used to fasten the roof carrier to the vehicle. Without the added reinforcement, the air bag fabric has less protection at that contact point, which affects how the side curtain air bag is expected to perform when it deploys.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner will not see a dashboard light, hear a sound, or feel a change in normal driving from this specific air bag reinforcement issue.
Who's affected?
Covers the Tahoe, Yukon, and Suburban, with the same side air bag component listed for each SUV.
| 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe | side air bag |
|---|---|
| 2015 GMC Yukon | side air bag |
| 2015 Chevrolet Suburban | side air bag |
| Units affected | 22 |
A matching 2015 Tahoe, Yukon, or Suburban does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the roof rail air bag deploys, roof carrier hardware can puncture or tear it, reducing protection and increasing the risk of occupant injury in a crash. There is no warning sign before deployment, so confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the repair. Repair will be free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, Yukon, or Suburban is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer and ask whether the free roof carrier attaching hardware replacement is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the hardware replacement that keeps the roof carrier hardware from damaging the roof rail air bags during deployment.
- Bring the recall notice if Chevrolet sent one. If not, reference recall number 14V451 when you call.
- Call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 with questions about dealer scheduling or owner notices.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Chevrolet technician replaces the roof carrier attaching hardware tied to the roof rail air bag reinforcement issue. The recall repair will be free once the dealer remedy is open, with parts and labor covered. GM planned owner notices for early September 2014, and its campaign number is 14359. If your VIN is included, ask the service desk to confirm the roof carrier hardware replacement before leaving the vehicle for service.
Timeline
| July 23, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 15, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V451?
Recall 14V451 covers 22 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Chevrolet Suburban vehicles with roof rail air bags that lack reinforcement where the bags contact roof carrier hardware. During deployment, the hardware can puncture or tear the air bag, increasing injury risk in a crash.
What should I do if my 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, or Chevrolet Suburban is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 14V451. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer and ask for recall 14359. The dealer will replace the roof carrier attaching hardware for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the remedy for recall 14V451 is free dealer replacement of the roof carrier attaching hardware.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced roof rail air bag performance during a crash. If the air bag deploys, roof carrier hardware can puncture or tear it, increasing the risk of occupant injury. The repair path is a free hardware replacement at a franchised dealer.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2015 Tahoe, Yukon, or Suburban is included, then reference recall 14V451 or GM recall 14359 when you call the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V451000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-800-222-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V451 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V451000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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