2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Recall: Front driver's side air bag module may be missing one or more metal tabs…
NHTSA campaign 21V495000 · Air Bags · filed Jul 1, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
The missing tabs may prevent the air bag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | 2021 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V495000 (manufacturer number N212336560). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.