Recall 15V157 affects 40 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and Canyon vehicles for a misaligned driver air bag inflator. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
Chevrolet is recalling 40 2015 Colorado and Canyon vehicles because the front driver air bag inflator can be misaligned to the module backplate and separate during deployment. In a crash, separated air bag or steering wheel parts can enter the cabin and injure occupants, and Chevrolet dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The front driver airbag inflator in the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and Canyon is the charge unit inside the steering-wheel airbag module. In a crash, it is supposed to inflate the driver's airbag while staying secured to the module backplate. That backplate is the metal mounting surface that holds the inflator in position during deployment.
On affected vehicles, the inflator was misaligned when the airbag module supplier assembled the part. The attachment nuts did not seat the inflator against the backplate as designed. If the airbag deploys, that misalignment can let the inflator separate from the backplate instead of staying locked in place. GM's testing of purposefully misbuilt sample modules found that this condition interfered with proper airbag inflation.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is inside the driver airbag module, so an owner is not expected to hear, feel, or see the defect during normal driving.
Who's affected?
The same front air bag component is listed for both the Colorado and Canyon pickup trucks.
| 2015 Chevrolet Colorado | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2015 GMC Canyon | front air bag |
| Units affected | 40 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching 2015 Colorado or Canyon does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An inflator that separates during driver air bag deployment can send air bag or steering wheel parts into the cabin and seriously injure the driver or passengers. It can also keep the air bag from inflating correctly, which increases injury risk for the driver. Schedule the dealer inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2015 Chevrolet Colorado or GMC Canyon is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to schedule the free driver air bag inflator inspection; the dealer replaces the air bag if the inflator is misaligned.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it, and reference recall number 15V157 when you call.
- Ask Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 if you need help finding a dealer or confirming the repair.
- Avoid unnecessary driving until the driver air bag inspection and any needed air bag replacement are complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Chevrolet technician inspects the driver air bag module inflator for proper alignment with the module backplate. If the inflator is misaligned or the air bag needs replacement, the technician replaces the air bag. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the new vehicle warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because all involved vehicles are covered by that warranty.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| March 18, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 19, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V157?
Recall 15V157 covers 40 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles with a driver air bag inflator that can be misaligned to the module backplate. During a crash deployment, the inflator or related parts can separate, or the air bag can fail to inflate correctly, increasing injury risk.
What should I do if my 2015 Chevrolet Colorado or GMC Canyon is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 15V157. If it is, contact a franchised dealer for your model and ask for the driver air bag module inflator inspection. Reference recall number 15V157 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. Dealers will inspect the driver air bag module inflator for proper alignment and replace the air bag if needed, free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 15V157?
The safety risk is injury during a crash where the driver's frontal air bag deploys. If the inflator separates from the backplate, air bag or steering wheel parts can enter the cabin. The air bag can also fail to inflate properly, increasing injury risk to the driver.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V157000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-800-222-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V157 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V157000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →