Recall 22V210 affects 89 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave SUVs for roof rail air bag connector defects. Free repair at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.
Chevrolet recall 22V210 covers 89 2020-2022 Traverse and Enclave vehicles because incompatible electrical terminals in a roof rail air bag harness connector can stop the air bags from deploying in a crash. Roof rail air bags that fail to deploy increase injury risk, and the dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The roof rail air bag connector terminal is the small electrical contact inside the wiring harness plug for the left or right side curtain air bag. In a crash, that connector has to carry the signal that tells the roof rail air bag to deploy along the side windows.
On affected 2020-2022 Traverse and Enclave vehicles, a plant repair used terminals that no longer matched the updated connector design. The parts fit in the harness area, but the electrical connection is not compatible. If the signal path is interrupted, the side curtain air bag can fail to deploy in a crash.
The warning sign is the service airbag light. It can stay on continuously or come on intermittently, which tells the driver the air bag system has detected a fault.
Who's affected?
Covers Traverse and Enclave SUVs across the 2020, 2021, and 2022 model years, all tied to the same side curtain air bag connector terminal.
| 2020 Chevrolet Traverse | side curtain air bag |
|---|---|
| 2021 Buick Enclave | side curtain air bag |
| 2021 Chevrolet Traverse | side curtain air bag |
| 2022 Chevrolet Traverse | side curtain air bag |
| 2022 Buick Enclave | side curtain air bag |
| Units affected | 89 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 4 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Roof rail air bags that fail to deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash. A service airbag light can stay on or come and go, so treat that warning as a reason to schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse or Buick Enclave is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Chevrolet or Buick dealer to schedule the free roof rail air bag harness connector replacement.
- Bring the recall notice if you received one. If not, reference recall number 22V210 when you call.
- Ask the dealer to confirm the harness connector repair that fixes the incompatible terminals so the roof rail air bags can deploy as intended.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Chevrolet technician replaces the harness connector for the left or right roof rail air bag system so the air bags can deploy as designed in a crash. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. If you've already paid for this roof rail air bag connector repair, ask the service desk about GM's reimbursement plan and bring your repair paperwork so the claim can be reviewed.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 31, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 31, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| March 31, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 29, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 16, 2022 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| May 16, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V210?
Recall 22V210 covers 89 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave vehicles with roof rail air bag harness connectors that have incompatible electrical terminals. The air bags can fail to deploy in a crash. Dealers will replace the affected harness connectors for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse or Buick Enclave is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 22V210. If it is, contact a franchised dealer for your vehicle brand and schedule the roof rail air bag harness connector replacement. Reference recall 22V210 or GM recall N212352140 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and GM says dealers will replace the roof rail air bag harness connector free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised dealer for the vehicle brand.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the roof rail air bags can fail to deploy in a crash. That increases the risk of injury for people in the vehicle. The repair path is the dealer replacement of the affected harness connector at no cost.
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 Traverse or Enclave is included, then contact a franchised dealer for your vehicle brand and ask for recall 22V210.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V210000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-800-521-7300 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V210 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V210000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →