NHTSA Complaint #11689682 — 2021 GMC YUKON XL AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11689682
Vehicle	2021 GMC YUKON XL
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	July 6, 2025
Date Filed	September 25, 2025
Mileage	117,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

The contact owned a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the “Service Safety Restraint Device” warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and the contact was informed that the air bag was not repaired correctly because there was electrical tape and packing foam inside the air bag housing. The air bag was replaced and the front driver seat belt was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

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