CHEVROLET TRAVERSE (2019) recall — Air Bags
Chevrolet is recalling 2019 Traverse vehicles with unsecured side curtain air bags that may not deploy properly, increasing injury risk. Owners must have their air bags inspected by dealers for free.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Chevrolet is recalling 2019 Traverse vehicles because side curtain air bags might not deploy correctly during a crash, potentially causing injury. This affects owners who need to have the air bags checked by dealers for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223607-chevrolet-traverse-2019-air-bag-recall-unsecured-side-curtain-bags.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223607-chevrolet-traverse-2019-air-bag-recall-unsecured-side-curtain-bags · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V246000
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“Chevrolet Traverse 2019 Air Bag Recall: Unsecured Side Curtain Bags Risk Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223607-chevrolet-traverse-2019-air-bag-recall-unsecured-side-curtain-bags. Based on NHTSA recall #21V246000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V246000).
Why it’s dangerous
The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached, which means they might not deploy correctly during a crash. This could lead to increased injury risk for occupants.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk if the air bags are not properly secured.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Chevrolet Traverse has side curtain air bags that are not securely attached. The recall covers specific model years and vehicle types.
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What to do — step by step
Check Air Bag Attachment
Inspect your vehicle's side curtain air bags for proper attachment as described in the recall notice.
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 for assistance with the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached, which could mean they don't deploy correctly during a crash, increasing injury risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
This recall applies to 2019 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. Check if your vehicle has side curtain air bags that are not securely attached.
What should I do if my vehicle is affected?
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts for free. Contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 for more information.
Contact Chevrolet
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V246000 — Chevrolet Chevrolet Hello, I own a Chevrolet that is covered by recall 21V246000 from Chevrolet. The official recall notice states: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V246000 (August 4, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.