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NHTSA Recall 23V516000: Inflator module (air bags)

General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 767 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Buick Verano.

767
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2023
owners notified (October 23)
NHTSA campaign23V516000
Manufacturer campaignN232413120
ComponentAIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE
Report receivedJuly 27, 2023
Owner notificationOctober 23, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V516000

Make and modelModel years
Buick Verano2013
Chevrolet Camaro2013
Chevrolet Sonic2013
Chevrolet Volt2013

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.