2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Sonic +more: Air Bags recall
NHTSA campaign 23V516000 · 767 units potentially affected · filed Jul 27, 2023
What's wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles. The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.
Why it matters
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag module, free of charge. On some 2013 Volt vehicles, the steering wheel will be replaced as well, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232413120.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V516000
- Manufacturer no.
- N232413120
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, Llc
- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Units affected
- 767
- Report received
- Jul 27, 2023
- Owner letters
- Oct 23, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Buick Verano 2013
- Chevrolet Camaro 2013
- Chevrolet Sonic 2013
- Chevrolet Volt 2013