GM recalls 2018–2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles because air bag part may detach or rupture
The left or right-side roof rail air bag inflator end cap may detach or the inflator sidewall may rupture, letting gas escape and project the end cap or inflator fragments into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will replace the left and right-side roof rail air bag modules free of charge. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
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Recall details
- Product
- GMC Sierra 3500, Sierra 2500, Silverado 3500 and 3 more 2018–2019
- Company
- General Motors, LLC
- Hazard
- 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.
- Units
- 2,819 vehicles
- Owner notification
- April 16, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 19, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V166000
- Manufacturer campaign number: N262549710
- Model years: 2018–2019
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- AIR BAGS
- Defect
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will replace the left and right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 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 N262549710. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
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