2016 GMC Acadia · symptom sheet
Takata airbag inflator recall
- 118owner reports
- 2involved a crash
Newest report Apr 12, 2026 · checked Sep 19, 2026
118 of the 130 reports of airbag on the 2016 Acadia describe Takata airbag recall.
Part of Airbag warning light or recall (130 reports)
Tick what matches of 118 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the inflator (5 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the airbags cover the 2016 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
When it happens
Too few of these reports state a mileage to give a range.
What owners wrote
“This recall has been open since May of 2023. So for 9 months I have patiently waited for a remedy to become available, they have yet to do this so the dealership will not fix my car.”
Filed Feb 17, 2024
“An airbag recall issued in may, 2023 has yet to have a fix after 6 months. This is a significant risk to myself and passengers.”
Filed Dec 28, 2023
“Recall number N232404980 has not been resolved yet on my 2016 GMC Acadia. Have not been contacted since the first letter from the manufacturer was sent out. Anytime I ask a dealership if the recall can be fixed I'm always told they are unable to get the part.”
Filed Dec 23, 2023
“GM safety recall N232404980 received in June, 2023, states that fragments could may pass through the air bag which may result in injury or death to the occupants. As of 12/19/2023, GM is still saying that the parts to repair aren't available. Not acceptable.”
Filed Dec 19, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 2 of 118 reports involved a crash and 4 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.