The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The passenger side air bag modules have an undersized inflator orifice.
The risk
In the event of a crash that would trigger a passenger side air bag deployment, this undersized orifice can cause the inflator module to explode. If an air bag inflator module explodes, metal and/or plastic debris could cause severe injury to the vehicle occupant.
The fix
Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag modules.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V-283 (99V283000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 99073 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal |
| Report date | October 21, 1999 |
| Owners notified | October 27, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 111 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V-283 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag modules.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 111 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.