NHTSA Recall 18V340000: Air bag/restraint control module (air bags)
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 88,503 vehicles. It affects 2018 GMC Terrain.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V340000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 18179 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE |
| Report received | May 24, 2018 |
| Owner notification | June 29, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Terrain vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) that senses a crash and deploys the necessary air bags may not power down correctly when the vehicle is shut off, causing it to be inoperative when the vehicle is restarted.
Safety risk
If the SDM becomes inoperative, it will not detect a crash or command the necessary air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18179.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V340000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| GMC Terrain | 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.