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NHTSA recall,

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2016-2017), Chevrolet Silverado 2500 (2016), and 4 more

Air bag inflator end caps may detach or rupture, projecting fragments into the vehicle and increasing injury risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

General Motors, LLC 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.

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. The recall affects 1,559 vehicles nationwide.

The issue was reported to NHTSA on September 24, 2026. Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from September 24, 2026.
  2. Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. You may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Chevrolet affected?

6 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • Silverado 1500Chevrolet, model years 2016 to 2017
  • Silverado 2500Chevrolet, model years 2016
  • Silverado 3500Chevrolet, model years 2016
  • Sierra 1500GMC, model years 2016 to 2017
  • Sierra 2500GMC, model years 2016
  • Sierra 3500GMC, model years 2016

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Component
Air bag defect
Campaign
26V611000
Vehicles affected
1,559
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer's recall number
N262569920
Manufacturer phone
1-888-988-7267

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)