GM recalls 2016–2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and other models over air bag inflator that can break
The left-side 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, raising the risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will replace both 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
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Sierra 3500, Sierra 2500 and 3 more 2016–2017
- 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
- 1,559 vehicles
- Owner notification
- October 21, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 24, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V611000
- Manufacturer campaign number: N262569920
- Model years: 2016–2017
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
- Defect
- 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.
- 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 both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 21, 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.
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