Driver's frontal air bag may not deploy properly
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 14V543000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V543000?
NHTSA recall 14V543000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on September 9, 2014. It addresses: Driver's frontal air bag may not deploy properly. The recall affects approximately 304 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 14V543000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14537. 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.