GM Recalls 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon for Air Bag Defect

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles due to a defect in the front driver air bag inflator. The affected vehicles were manufactured between September 15, 2014, and January 21, 2015, for the Chevrolet Colorado, and between October 3, 2014, and December 9, 2014, for the GMC Canyon.

The defect involves the air bag inflator potentially being misaligned to the air bag module backplate. This misalignment can cause the inflator to separate from the backplate during deployment. If this occurs in a crash, the air bag or steering wheel components may separate and be propelled into the interior compartment, potentially seriously injuring the driver or other occupants. Additionally, the air bag may fail to inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.

Dealers will inspect the driver air bag module inflator for proper alignment and replace the air bag if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15037.

The recalled product

Product

CHEVROLET, GMC COLORADO, CANYON

Brand

CHEVROLET

Manufacturer

General Motors LLC

Category

Vehicle — Air Bag

Hazard

• air-bag-malfunction
• injury

Affected units

40

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