A New Airbag Issue

In the previous years, we’ve seen a variety of airbags that were installed in vehicles that were reported to be defective that had to be removed and replaced. The trouble in the past with the airbags that were installed was the fact that these models had defective parts and could cause injuries and damage inside the vehicle and causes a crash. Thankfully, this new airbag issue is one that doesn’t have that same characteristic, but it does show a problem that could be troublesome and needs to be corrected as soon as it possibly can to make sure you can be safe if you have one of these vehicles.

What’s the problem with the airbags? The trouble with the airbags that are installed in the models that we’re discussing can deploy and not inflate properly. This ends up causing injuries to be experienced that wouldn’t be as severe in a crash if the airbags deployed the way they should have. This lack of inflation is experienced during the second-stage deployment in a high-speed crash, which could leave you injured and make it difficult for you to recover from injuries that could have been prevented if the airbag functioned properly.

The Models Affected

The automaker that faces this recall is GM and this recall is one you need to take care of right away if your vehicle is one that’s affected by the recall that’s been issued. The vehicles that are being issued this recall are the 2015-2016 Chevrolet Colorado, 2015-2016 GMC Canyon, and the 2016 Chevrolet Volt. These three models could have the defective airbag installed and need to be brought to the local dealership to be inspected so that a proper airbag can be installed and you can remain safe in the event of a collision.

When you receive the notification of this recall, you need to bring your vehicle in and allow the dealer to take corrective action. If your model has the defective airbag installed the dealership will replace the driver’s front airbag module at no cost to you. The recall notices began to be issued for this recall on November 10of this year. Once the new airbag module is installed the airbag should operate properly and will offer you the protection you expect to have when you’re ready to get out on the road, in case you happen to have a collision while driving.

If you haven’t received a notification and you want to find out if your vehicle is listed as one that needs to be recalled and repaired, you need to visit recalls.gm.com and enter your VIN to see if there are any open recalls on the vehicle you drive. You might be surprised by what you find and if your model is one that has had a recall issued for it, you need to get to the dealership right away and have it taken care of to ensure your vehicle is safe to drive and provides you the protection you deserve on the road.