NHTSA Recall 21V495000: Air bags: frontal
General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12 vehicles. It affects 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V495000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N212336560 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | July 1, 2021 |
| Owner notification | July 29, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles. The front driver's side air bag module may be missing one or more metal tabs that secure the plastic air bag cover to the housing.
Safety risk
The missing tabs may prevent the air bag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 16, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212336560.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V495000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2021 |
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.