Recall 22V246 covers 2,687 2015 Buick Enclave, Traverse, and Acadia vehicles with defective driver air bag inflators. Free repair at any franchised Buick dealer.
Buick is recalling 2,687 2015 Enclave, Traverse, and Acadia vehicles under recall 22V246 because the driver's air bag inflator can explode during deployment. Sharp metal fragments can strike the driver or passengers, creating a risk of serious injury or death; the dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The driver front airbag module in the 2015 Enclave, Traverse, and Acadia sits inside the steering wheel. Its inflator is the metal canister that fills the air bag during a crash, so the bag opens between the driver and the steering wheel. That controlled burst has to stay contained inside the module.
In these vehicles, the concern is the inflator itself. GM traced the recalled vehicles through part traceability data and manufacturing records, then identified airbag modules that received an inflator from a suspect manufacturing lot. During deployment, that inflator can rupture instead of staying contained while it fills the air bag.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue only shows up when the driver air bag deploys in a crash, so normal driving, warning lights, and appearance do not confirm whether the inflator is from the suspect lot.
Who's affected?
Covers 3 related 2015 GM crossovers that use the same driver front air bag module.
| 2015 Buick Enclave | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2015 Chevrolet Traverse | front air bag |
| 2015 GMC Acadia | front air bag |
| Units affected | 2,687 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific crossover is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the driver's air bag inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments can strike the driver or other occupants, causing serious injury or death. There is no warning sign before rupture, so confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Buick dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, or GMC Acadia is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Buick, Chevrolet, or GMC dealer to schedule the free driver air bag module replacement, which removes the defective inflator.
- Bring the recall notice if GM mailed one. If not, reference recall number 22V246 when you call.
- Avoid delaying the repair. The defective driver air bag inflator can send sharp metal fragments into the cabin during deployment.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Buick technician replaces the driver air bag module covered by recall 22V246. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. This work replaces the front driver air bag module so the inflator defect is removed from the vehicle. GM is not providing reimbursement notice for this campaign because owners would not have known about the issue before the recall. Contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 with questions about GM recall N222366190.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| April 14, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 14, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| April 14, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 2, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 2, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| February 23, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V246?
Recall 22V246 covers 2,687 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles with a driver's air bag inflator that can explode during deployment because of a manufacturing defect. Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, or GMC Acadia is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 22V246. If it is, contact a franchised dealer for your vehicle brand to schedule the driver's air bag module replacement. Reference recall number 22V246 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair this defect at no cost, and GM's remedy says dealers will replace the driver's air bag module free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at the dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is serious injury or death from sharp metal fragments. If the driver's air bag deploys and the inflator explodes, metal fragments can strike the driver or other occupants. Confirm your VIN, then schedule the free air bag module replacement if your vehicle is included.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free repair still applies. Recalls follow the vehicle, not the first owner. GM mailed owner notification letters on February 23, 2023, but a used vehicle owner can miss that notice. Check your VIN, then call the dealer with recall number 22V246 if your vehicle is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V246000 |
|---|---|
| Buick customer service | 1-800-521-7300 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V246 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V246000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (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 →