Recall issue!
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Recall issue!
I took my 2021 for the 7500 mile check up. There were 3 recall issues. The mechanic was finished with the first two recalls and was updating the third recall issue. The vehicle totally shut down electrically while on the rack. The mechanic said this was the second C-8 that he has seen this happen while updating the recall. The vehicle has been stuck ON THE LIFT for a week now, and the service manager stated he had no idea when I could expect my car back. The dealer has to keep it on the rack as without electrical input it is stuck in park. The part has something to do with the passenger airbag sensor....and the part HAS TO BE MADE due to the pandemic. I asked if it could be months and he stated yes. Has anyone else experienced this? Remember the dealer has lost use of the lift so I am sure they want to fix it......but, well, puck this pucking pandemic.
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There is only 1 recall on the 2021 Corvette. The other two items are probably service bulletins). The 1 recall:
June 3, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V421000
Air Bag Light May Not Indicate MalfunctionThe air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V421000
Manufacturer General Motors, LLC
Components AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 285,622
Summary
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software in the communications gateway module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212338110.
Notes
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.
Air Bag Light May Not Indicate MalfunctionThe air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V421000
Manufacturer General Motors, LLC
Components AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 285,622
Summary
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software in the communications gateway module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212338110.
Notes
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.
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I took my 2021 for the 7500 mile check up. There were 3 recall issues. The mechanic was finished with the first two recalls and was updating the third recall issue. The vehicle totally shut down electrically while on the rack. The mechanic said this was the second C-8 that he has seen this happen while updating the recall. The vehicle has been stuck ON THE LIFT for a week now, and the service manager stated he had no idea when I could expect my car back. The dealer has to keep it on the rack as without electrical input it is stuck in park. The part has something to do with the passenger airbag sensor....and the part HAS TO BE MADE due to the pandemic. I asked if it could be months and he stated yes. Has anyone else experienced this? Remember the dealer has lost use of the lift so I am sure they want to fix it......but, well, puck this pucking pandemic.
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I took my 2021 for the 7500 mile check up. There were 3 recall issues. The mechanic was finished with the first two recalls and was updating the third recall issue. The vehicle totally shut down electrically while on the rack. The mechanic said this was the second C-8 that he has seen this happen while updating the recall. The vehicle has been stuck ON THE LIFT for a week now, and the service manager stated he had no idea when I could expect my car back. The dealer has to keep it on the rack as without electrical input it is stuck in park. The part has something to do with the passenger airbag sensor....and the part HAS TO BE MADE due to the pandemic. I asked if it could be months and he stated yes. Has anyone else experienced this? Remember the dealer has lost use of the lift so I am sure they want to fix it......but, well, puck this pucking pandemic.
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Thank you for the quick reply. Further down in this thread is a claim it is a software problem between GM and the dealer.....I hope that is true! I have a 2020 also, vin is in the first two days of production. I have not taken it to a dealer for anything, doing the DCT and oil change at 2000 miles myself. I am actually afraid to take it to the dealer for recall or update issues. The car is a keeper and only has 2500 miles.
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If you ever want to check, this site is updated daily. Just type in your VIN and it will let you know if there are any recalls that apply to your car.
https://www.chevrolet.com/ownercenter/recalls
https://www.chevrolet.com/ownercenter/recalls
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Hope they get it fixed soon - sucks to be stuck at the dealership for more than a day let alone who knows how long.
