Passenger air bag may not fully inflate
Defect Summary
General motors is recalling certain model year 2014 chevrolet silverado trucks manufactured june 1, 2013, through june 30, 2013; and model year 2014 gmc sierra trucks manufactured june 4, 2013, through june 30, 2013. welding on the passenger airbag inflator may fracture when the airbag is deployed, allowing some gas from the air bag inflator to vent behind the instrument panel, instead of into the air bag.
Safety Consequence
As a result the air bag may not fully inflate, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
General motors will notify owners and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on august 23, 2013. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463. gm's recall number is 13230.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from General Motors, Llc or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 13V315000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V315000?
NHTSA recall 13V315000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on July 19, 2013. It addresses: Passenger air bag may not fully inflate. The recall affects approximately 843 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 13V315000 or the manufacturer campaign number 13230. 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.