Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 26V611000

Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator

General Motors, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2026-09-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V611000

Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator

Component
Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,559
Reported to NHTSA
2026-09-24

Defect description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500, GMC Sierra 2500/3500 vehicles, and 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

Safety risk

A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262569920. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 24, 2026.

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
Chevrolet Silverado 15002017 2016
Chevrolet Silverado 25002016
Chevrolet Silverado 35002016
GMC Sierra 15002017 2016
GMC Sierra 25002016
GMC Sierra 35002016

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.