NHTSA Recall 14V543000: Air bags
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 304 vehicles. It affects 2014 Chevrolet Sonic.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V543000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 14537 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | September 9, 2014 |
| Owner notification | October 21, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured July 28, 2014, to August 1, 2014. Due to a loss of electrical connection in the steering column, in the event of a severe crash, the driver's frontal air bag deployment may be limited to the first-stage deployment only instead of the intended first-stage and second-stage deployments.
Safety risk
If only the first-stage of the driver's frontal air bag deploys without the additional second-stage, the driver has an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will test the terminals in the IP harness clock spring coil connector and replace any loose terminals, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14537.
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V543000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Sonic | 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.