Chevrolet Daewoo Matiz, Matiz Recall R/2005/178: Airbag Inflator May Detach On Deployment, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Dec 2005
- Launched
- 1,934
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2005/178
- DVSA reference
Chevrolet recalled Daewoo Matiz, Matiz vehicles built between 30 June 2004 and 16 October 2004. During air bag deployment it is possible that the passenger's airbag inflator may separate from its housing. The dealer will replace the front passenger's airbag module with a quality assured part. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
During air bag deployment it is possible that the passenger's airbag inflator may separate from its housing. Whilst unlikely it is possible that the separated inflator could cause slight injury to the front seat passenger.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY DETACH ON DEPLOYMENT Defect: During air bag deployment it is possible that the passenger's airbag inflator may separate from its housing. Whilst unlikely it is possible that the separated inflator could cause slight injury to the front seat passenger. Remedy: Affected vehicles will have the front passenger's airbag module replaced with a quality assured part.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause slight injury to the front seat passenger.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the front passenger's airbag module with a quality assured part.
Are You Affected?
Daewoo Matiz, Matiz built between 30 June 2004 and 16 October 2004 may be included. Chevrolet estimates 1,934 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chevrolet, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chevrolet.
- Book with any franchised Chevrolet dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2005/178. See how to get a Chevrolet recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matiz, SparkBraking performance may be reduced | Urgent | R/2014/181 | |
| Aveo, Captiva, Epica, Kalos and 6 moreBraking efficiency may be affected | Urgent | R/2012/090 | |
| MatizFront seat buckle will not latch | Urgent | R/2009/089 | |
| Aveo, Cruze, Orlando, TraxChevrolet UK takata drivers airbag | Urgent | R/2025/036 | |
| CamaroEngine may loose power | Urgent | R/2014/150 |
This is one of 35 Chevrolet recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chevrolet recall launched before it was R/2005/055 on 18 Jul 2005, for possibility that brake lights may stay on. The one launched after it was R/2009/089 on 19 Oct 2009, for front seat buckle will not latch. You can also see every Chevrolet recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/178, launched 20 December 2005. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.