Driver side frontal air bag may not deploy
Defect Summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet camaro, cruze and sonic, and model year 2012 buick verano vehicles. the driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
Safety Consequence
If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 13, 2013. owners may contact general motors at 1-800-521-7300.
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FAQ: Recall 13V023000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V023000?
NHTSA recall 13V023000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on January 24, 2013. It addresses: Driver side frontal air bag may not deploy. The recall affects approximately 4,167 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V023000 or the manufacturer campaign number 12261. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.