Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator
GM is recalling 2018–2019 Silverado and Sierra Crew Cab trucks over roof rail air bag inflator end cap detachment or rupture risk.
Contact a General Motors dealer to inspect and replace the roof rail air bag inflator if necessary. Do not drive the vehicle until the repair is completed.
Recall at a glance
- Vehicles affected
- 2,819
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- April 16, 2026
- Manufacturer's recall number
- N262549710
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-888-988-7267
Why it was recalled
General Motors 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 inflator end cap may detach or the inflator sidewall may rupture, allowing compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or inflator fragments into the vehicle, increasing injury risk.
Is mine affected?
This recall covers specific vehicles. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or check with the manufacturer to confirm yours is included.
| Product |
|---|
| GMC SIERRA 2500 (2018-2019) |
| GMC SIERRA 2500 (2018-2019), AIR BAGS |
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Reported to NHTSA
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
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Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-04-27 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification