Vehicle recall 06V417000 · October 31, 2006

GMC Envoy, Buick LaCrosse and 10 more models

Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.
Consequence: If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. In either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased.
Remedy: Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (GM) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in GM's letter to owners. The recall began on November 6, 2006. Owners should contact GM at 1-877-477-1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle.
Notes: GM recall no. 06102.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 06V417000
Reported to NHTSA: October 31, 2006
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer campaign: 06102
Owner notification: November 6, 2006
Vehicles potentially affected: 794
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Air bags › Frontal

Recall 06V417000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Buick LaCrosse (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
Buick Rendezvous (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
Chevrolet HHR (2006): 2006
Chevrolet Malibu (2006): 2006
Chevrolet Silverado (2004): 2004
Chevrolet Tahoe (2005): 2005
Chevrolet Trailblazer (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
GMC Envoy (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
GMC Sierra (2005): 2005
Hummer H3 (2006): 2006
Pontiac G6 (2006): 2006
Pontiac Montana (2005): 2005

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