GM is recalling certain 2012 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, Sonic, and Camaro vehicles due to a faulty air bag component that may not deploy properly in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle is in a crash, the driver's front air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury to you.
Free Fix
GM will replace the steering wheel air bag coil for free, and you'll be notified when it's time to bring your vehicle in for the repair.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December 7, 2011 to July 25, 2012, Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured December 5, 2011 to August 2, 2012, and Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 1, 2011 to June 11, 2012. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact GM at 1-800-222-1020. Buick owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. Note: This is an expansion of recalls 12V-522 and 13V-023.
Your vehicle may have a faulty air bag coil in the steering wheel that could cause the driver's air bag to not deploy in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the driver is at a higher risk of injury during a frontal crash.
Free Fix
A GM dealership will replace the faulty coil for free, so you should contact them to schedule an appointment at 1-800-521-7300.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic, and model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 13, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
The ignition key in your Camaro is the part that turns the engine on and off. In some cases, the replacement key sold by GM was recalled because it could accidentally shut off the engine if you bump it with your knee while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine shuts off unexpectedly, you could lose power steering and power brakes, making it harder to control your vehicle. This could lead to a crash, and in a severe accident, your airbags might not deploy as they should.
Free Fix
Your Chevrolet dealer will inspect the key and replace it with a redesigned one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain replacement flip-key ignition transmitter assemblies sold as replacement equipment for 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. GM dealers may have inadvertently sold these assemblies as replacement keys despite them having been recalled under NHTSA recall number 14V-346 (GM number 14294) when they were the original equipment assemblies. The driver may accidentally bump the ignition key with their knee, moving the ignition out of the run position and turning off the engine.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Once the engine is off, the vehicle can lose power steering and power braking, increasing the risk of a crash. The air bags may not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the key with the flat blade design, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 6, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N192223230.
The ignition key in your Camaro is the part that turns the engine on and off. In some 2010-2014 models, the key can accidentally turn off if you bump it with your knee while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the key is bumped out of position, your air bags might not deploy in a crash, and you could be at risk of serious injury. You could also lose power steering, power brakes, and engine power, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Your Chevrolet dealer will remove the old key and give you two new ones, along with two new key rings. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 3, 2008 to May 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position could cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the key blade from the original flip key/RKE transmitter assemblies, and provide two new keys and two key rings per key. The recall began August 25, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14294. Note: Until the recall has been performed, it is very important that drivers adjust their seat and steering column to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key.
The power height adjuster in your front seat is a small metal piece that keeps your seat at the height you choose. In some 2010-2012 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles, this bolt can come loose and drop your seat to the lowest position without warning.
Risk if Unfixed
If your driver's seat suddenly drops while you're driving, you might be distracted and lose control of the vehicle. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty height adjuster bolt with a new one, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.
