Recall 14V299 affects 33 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles for an SDM short that disables air bags and pretensioners. Free repair at franchised Chevrolet dealers.
Chevrolet is recalling 33 2014 Corvette vehicles under recall 14V299 because the Sensing and Diagnostic Module can short circuit and deactivate the air bags and seat belt pretensioners. If that happens in a crash, the air bags can fail to deploy and the pretensioners can fail to activate, increasing the risk of occupant injury; the Chevrolet dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Sensing and Diagnostic Module, or SDM, is the control unit that watches crash sensor signals in the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette. When a crash signal reaches the right threshold, the SDM tells the air bags to deploy and tells the seat belt pretensioners to tighten the belts. A pretensioner pulls slack out of the belt at the start of a crash.
On affected Corvettes, the SDM can develop an internal short circuit. That means electricity moves through the module where it should not. When that short happens, the module deactivates the air bags and seat belt pretensioners, so those protection systems are not ready to work in a crash.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is inside the control unit, so the driver is not expected to feel, hear, or see a change before the safety systems are deactivated.
Who's affected?
The scope lists the air bag system, front air bag, and seat belt because the same group of Corvettes is tied to separate restraint components.
| 2014 Chevrolet Corvette | air bag system |
|---|---|
| 2014 Chevrolet Corvette | seat belt |
| 2014 Chevrolet Corvette | front air bag |
| Units affected | 33 |
Not every 2014 Chevrolet Corvette is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
An SDM short circuit can prevent air bags from deploying and seat belt pretensioners from activating in a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Drive cautiously and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Chevrolet Corvette is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to ask whether the free SDM replacement is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the SDM replacement that restores air bag and seat belt pretensioner activation in a crash.
- Bring the recall notice if Chevrolet mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V299 when you call.
- Call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 with questions about recall number 14V299.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Chevrolet technician replaces the Sensing and Diagnostic Module, the control unit tied to the air bags and seat belt pretensioners. The listed remedy says this replacement is free of charge and that the recall began on August 1, 2014. Because the current repair opening is not confirmed here, call a Chevrolet dealer before making the trip. Once the repair is available for your VIN, parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| June 6, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 1, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V299?
Recall 14V299 covers 33 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles with a Sensing and Diagnostic Module that can short circuit and deactivate the air bags and seat belt pretensioners. Chevrolet dealers will replace the SDM for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Chevrolet Corvette is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Corvette is included in recall 14V299. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to schedule the Sensing and Diagnostic Module replacement. Reference recall 14V299 or Chevrolet recall number 14219 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to perform the recall repair at no cost. Chevrolet dealers will replace the Sensing and Diagnostic Module free of charge, with parts and labor covered under recall 14V299.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the air bags and seat belt pretensioners can be deactivated if the Sensing and Diagnostic Module short circuits. In a crash, that means those safety systems can fail to protect occupants as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
When did Chevrolet start this recall repair?
The recall repair began on August 1, 2014. If your VIN is included and the repair is still open, a franchised Chevrolet dealer can replace the Sensing and Diagnostic Module for free.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V299000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-800-222-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V299 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V299000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (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 →