Recall 13V315 covers 843 2014 GMC Sierra and Silverado trucks for passenger air bag inflator weld fractures. Repair is free at any franchised GMC dealer.
GMC is recalling 843 2014 Sierra and Silverado trucks because welding on the passenger airbag inflator can fracture during deployment. When gas vents behind the instrument panel instead of into the air bag, the air bag does not fully inflate, raising injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The passenger airbag inflator in affected 2014 Sierra and Silverado trucks is the metal device that fills the passenger airbag during a crash. When the airbag control system calls for deployment, the inflator releases gas into the airbag so the bag opens between the passenger and the instrument panel.
In NHTSA campaign 13V315, the problem is the weld on the passenger airbag inflator. If that weld fractures during deployment, some inflator gas vents behind the instrument panel instead of into the airbag. The airbag then does not inflate as designed, reducing the protection it is supposed to provide the passenger in a crash.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner will not hear, feel, or see this defect during normal driving because the problem appears only when the passenger airbag deploys.
Who's affected?
Covers the Sierra and Silverado pickup lines from the same model year, with the air bag system listed for each.
| 2014 GMC Sierra | air bag system |
|---|---|
| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado | air bag system |
| Units affected | 843 |
A matching 2014 GMC Sierra or Chevrolet Silverado does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup is included.
What's the safety risk?
A passenger air bag that does not fully inflate gives the occupant less crash protection and increases the risk of injury. Use the VIN to confirm whether the vehicle is included, then schedule the passenger air bag module replacement with the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised GMC dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 GMC Sierra or Silverado is included in this recall.
- Watch for the owner notice, then contact a franchised GMC dealer to schedule the free passenger air bag module replacement.
- Reference recall number 13V315 when you call the dealer.
- Avoid carrying a front passenger until the repair is complete, because the passenger air bag inflator weld can fracture and keep the air bag from fully inflating.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a GMC technician replaces the passenger air bag module. That repair addresses the passenger air bag inflator weld concern described in recall 13V315, where gas can vent behind the instrument panel during deployment instead of filling the air bag as intended. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Owner and dealer notification began on August 23, 2013, so the service desk should be able to look up the campaign by VIN and confirm the covered repair.
Timeline
| July 19, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 23, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V315?
Recall 13V315 covers 843 2014 GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado trucks with a passenger air bag inflator weld that can fracture during deployment. Gas can vent behind the instrument panel instead of into the air bag, so the passenger air bag can fail to fully inflate. Dealers replace the passenger air bag module for free.
What should I do if my 2014 GMC Sierra or Silverado is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 13V315. If it is, contact a franchised GMC dealer to schedule replacement of the passenger air bag module. Reference recall number 13V315 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair the defect at no cost, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module free of charge. GM's recall number for the dealer service desk is 13230.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced passenger air bag protection in a crash. If the inflator weld fractures during deployment, the air bag can fail to fully inflate, increasing the risk of injury. Confirm your VIN, then have the passenger air bag module replaced for free.
When did this recall begin?
The recall began on August 23, 2013. If you bought the truck used or never received an owner letter, the free repair still applies. Check your VIN and reference recall 13V315 when you contact the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V315000 |
|---|---|
| GMC customer service | 1-866-694-6546 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V315 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V315000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →