Improperly routed side impact wire harness
Defect Summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2010 chevrolet cobalt vehicles manufactured january 4, 2010, to june 23, 2010. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an improperly routed side-impact sensor (sis) wiring harness in the driver side front door. The misrouted wiring harness could cause an electrical short that disables the driver side curtain air bag.
Safety Consequence
A disabled driver side roof-rail air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of that air bag, increasing the risk of injury to the driver.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sensor's wiring in the driver's door and make repairs as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on september 8, 2015. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 15075.
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FAQ: Recall 15V500000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V500000?
NHTSA recall 15V500000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on August 10, 2015. It addresses: Improperly routed side impact wire harness. The recall affects approximately 59,474 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V500000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15075. 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.