What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2021026
- Recall date
- 5 February 2021
- Make
- Chevrolet, Gmc, Cadillac
- Models
- Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade, Escalade Esv, Yukon Xl, Silverado, Sierra, Avalanche, Suburban, Escalade Ext, Sierra Hd, Silverado Hd
- Model years
- 2007 to 2009
- Vehicle class
- Light Truck & Van
- System
- Airbag
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 101,593
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnLong-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. rnNote: For 2009 models listed, this recall only affects vehicles that were imported into Canada, and were originally sold or ever registered in certain areas of the United States that experience high or moderate levels of heat and humidity. rnrnSafety Risk: rnIf the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury. rnrnCorrective Action: rnGeneral Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the passenger-front airbag. rnNote: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be a
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2021026.