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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 28, 2006, to August 29, 2008, and 2007-2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 27, 2006, to August 29, 2008. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's numbers for this recall are 15438 and 15817.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some heavy-duty pickups from 2007 and 2008 have a passenger-side frontal air bag inflator that may be damaged by moisture over time. If the air bag deploys in a crash, the inflator could rupture and throw metal fragments at the occupants, which could cause serious injury or death.
General Motors will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator at no cost to you. The recall began July 27, 2015. To confirm whether your truck is affected, check your VIN for open recalls, or contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 20072008 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 20072008 |
| GMC Sierra 2500 | 20072008 |
| GMC Sierra 3500 | 20072008 |