2017 GMC Acadia · Airbags, seats & restraints
Driver air bag inflator may explode during deployment
NHTSA campaign 23V334000 lists the 2017 GMC Acadia for a condition in which driver air bag inflator may explode during deployment.
What the reviewed source says
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NHTSA lists the 2017 GMC Acadia in safety campaign 23V334000. The official record says: The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect. The stated safety consequence is: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. A make, model and year match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included or that the repair remains open.
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Symptoms in the pattern
- No advance warning is specified in the official record
- Metal fragments may enter the cabin during air bag deployment
Vehicles and scope
- 2017 GMC Acadia
- Vehicles included in NHTSA campaign 23V334000
- VIN confirmation is required
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.
Campaign 23V334000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.
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Complete recall 23V334000
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.
A year and model match does not confirm VIN eligibility. Do not substitute an owner repair for an open safety recall.
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2023 GMC Acadia · Transmission & drivetrain
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2019 to 2020 GMC Acadia · Transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain defect may interrupt drive
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