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GMC Recall 18179: Sensing Module May Not Power Down Correctly
2018 GMC Terrain
If the SDM becomes inoperative, it will not detect a crash or command the necessary air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Air Bags — Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Terrain vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) that senses a crash and deploys the necessary air bags may not power down correctly when the vehicle is shut off, causing it to be inoperative when the vehicle is restarted.
- Actions
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18179.
- Documents (19)
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: October 11, 2018 Subject: Reopened Recalls Involving Module Reprogramming Events
- Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: N182155400 Release Date: June 2018 Revision: 01
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: June 5, 2018 Subject: 18179 01 – Safety Recall SDM Loss of Communication Revised Service Procedure and Warranty Information
- Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: N182155400 Release Date: May 2018
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: May 24, 2018 Subject: 18179 - Safety Recall SDM Loss of Communication
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall 18179 SDM Loss of Communication
- Reopened Recalls Involving Module Reprogramming Events - FAQs
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-4
- Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-1
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-2
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Recall Quarterly Report
- Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-2
- Recall Quarterly Report #7, 2019-4
- Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2019-3
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