Recall 14V372 affects 29,019 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles with an incorrect driver air bag inflator. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
Chevrolet is recalling 29,019 2013-2014 Cruze vehicles under recall 14V372 because the driver's front air bag inflator was built with an incorrect part. In a crash, the inflator can rupture or fail to inflate the air bag, increasing injury risk; the Chevrolet dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The driver front air bag inflator in the 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze is the part that fills the air bag when the restraint system commands a deployment. In a crash, the inflator releases gas into the driver air bag so the cushion can open in front of the driver. The air bag module depends on the correct inflator part being installed for that position.
On affected Cruze vehicles, the driver front air bag inflator was built with an incorrect part. That means the air bag assembly does not match the specification Chevrolet intended for the driver position. In a crash that requires the driver air bag, the system depends on that inflator working with the rest of the module as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The incorrect part is inside the air bag module, so an owner should not expect a sound, smell, warning light, or change in driving feel before the problem matters.
Who's affected?
| 2013 Chevrolet Cruze | air bag system |
|---|---|
| 2014 Chevrolet Cruze | air bag system |
| Units affected | 29,019 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the driver air bag is needed in a crash, the inflator can rupture or the bag can fail to inflate. Metal fragments can seriously injure occupants, and a noninflating bag raises the driver's injury risk. Schedule the dealer repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to ask whether the free driver-side air bag replacement is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the driver-side air bag replacement that fixes the incorrect inflator part.
- Bring the recall notice if Chevrolet mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V372 when you call.
- Keep every occupant belted until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Chevrolet technician replaces the driver side air bag covered by recall 14V372. The recall record says the repair began on June 28, 2014, and the replacement is free of charge. This is the dealer path for the incorrect driver front air bag inflator part described in the recall. Parts and labor are covered under the recall, so the service desk should process it as a no-cost recall repair for an included VIN.
Timeline
| June 26, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 28, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V372?
Recall 14V372 covers 29,019 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles with a driver's front air bag inflator that was built with an incorrect part. In a crash requiring deployment, the inflator can rupture, or the air bag can fail to inflate. Chevrolet dealers replace the driver side air bag for free.
What should I do if my 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Cruze is included in recall 14V372. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to schedule the driver side air bag replacement. Reference recall 14V372 or GM recall number 14305 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Chevrolet dealers replace the driver side air bag free of charge. You can also call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and reference GM recall number 14305.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is tied to driver air bag deployment in a crash. The inflator can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, and the air bag can fail to inflate. That raises the driver's injury risk, so confirm your VIN and schedule the free Chevrolet dealer repair.
What if I bought my Chevrolet Cruze used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner, so a used 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze remains eligible if its VIN is included in recall 14V372. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Chevrolet dealer for the free air bag replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V372000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-800-222-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V372 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V372000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - 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 →