2021-2022 Chevrolet Traverse Curtain Air Bag Recall (22V210)
General Motors, LLC · 89 vehicles · Reported March 31, 2022
General Motors, LLC is recalling 89 2021-2022 Buick Enclave; 2021-2022 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash. Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V210 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V210000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | N212352140 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | March 31, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2021-2022 Buick Enclave; 2021-2022 Chevrolet Traverse |
| Units affected | 89 |
| Component | Air Bags > Side / Window > Curtain |
| Safety risk | Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Chevrolet Traverse in recall 22V210?
The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 Traverse with recall 22V210?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the curtain.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V210?
Recall 22V210 covers 89 vehicles: 2021-2022 Buick Enclave; 2021-2022 Chevrolet Traverse.
NHTSA lists 89 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | Buick | Enclave |
| 2021-2022 | Chevrolet | Traverse |
What is the fix for the Traverse curtain air bag recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212352140.
When was recall 22V210 announced?
General Motors, LLC reported recall 22V210 to NHTSA on March 31, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| March 31, 2022 | General Motors, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V210000. |
| April 29, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 54 months ago. If your Traverse was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Traverse is part of recall 22V210?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V210 is open on your Traverse, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V210000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Traverse owners do about recall 22V210?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V210000 applies to your Traverse.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the curtain happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Traverse owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 225 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 5 of them about the air bags.
Since recall 22V210 was reported on March 31, 2022, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the air bags on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the air bags and were received on or after March 31, 2022, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related air bags issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 225 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 5 of them involve the air bags. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Chevrolet Traverse: 98 complaints in total, 2 about the air bags
- 2021 Chevrolet Traverse: 89 complaints in total, 3 about the air bags
- 2021 Buick Enclave: 25 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags
- 2022 Buick Enclave: 13 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
While going around 40mph I approached a stopped vehicle and tried to come to a stop. At this time my braking system failed, speeding the car up instead of slowing it down, this resulted in my car rear ending another vehicle.
2021 Chevrolet Traverse owner, MS, NHTSA complaint 11691105, filed October 2, 2025
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? My wife and daughter were both involved in a car accident.
2021 Chevrolet Traverse owner, NH, NHTSA complaint 11731364, filed April 15, 2026
I was hit by another car who ran the red light. No airbag deployment at all, in serious crash. Whole front end hit without airbags going off.
2021 Chevrolet Traverse owner, MD, NHTSA complaint 11597270, filed June 27, 2024
Can recall 22V210 make my Traverse a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this curtain recall means their Traverse qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
An air bag warning light that keeps coming back after a recall repair is worth documenting. Air bag defects are safety defects, and California law can require fewer repair attempts for them.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Traverse went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V210
Did the recall 22V210 fix work?
Since recall 22V210 was reported on March 31, 2022, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the air bags on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 22V210000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Traverse is part of recall 22V210000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
What if my air bag light stays on after the recall repair?
Go back to the dealer. A warning light that returns means the system may not deploy correctly, and the visit is another repair attempt for a safety defect.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V210000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Buick, Chevrolet. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.