Improper air bag inflation
Defect Summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2016 chevrolet colorado vehicles manufactured january 19, 2016, to february 2, 2016, chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured january 9, 2016, to january 26, 2016, and 2016 gmc canyon vehicles manufactured january 21, 2016, to february 4, 2016. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
Safety Consequence
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge. the recall began on april 14, 2016. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. gm's number for this recall is 28030.
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FAQ: Recall 16V125000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V125000?
NHTSA recall 16V125000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on March 2, 2016. It addresses: Improper air bag inflation. The recall affects approximately 1,579 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 16V125000 or the manufacturer campaign number 28030. 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.