Vehicle recall 23V516000 · July 27, 2023
Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Sonic and 2 more models
The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V516000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 27, 2023
- Filed by
- General Motors, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- N232413120
- Owner notification
- October 23, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 767
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Verano (2013): 2013
- Chevrolet Camaro (2013): 2013
- Chevrolet Sonic (2013): 2013
- Chevrolet Volt (2013): 2013
Has your Buick been repaired?
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