CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pick up trucks manufactured October 13, 2015, to October 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the mounting stud used to secure the air bag sensing and diagnostic Module (SDM) may be incorrectly positioned, and as a result, the SDM housing could fracture.
- Risk
- If the SDM housing fractures, water may get into SDM causing it to malfunction and hinder the proper deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash, thereby increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will have the mounting stud repositioned and the SDM replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15794.
- 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 2016 full-size pickup trucks may have a sensing module whose mounting stud is incorrectly positioned. Over time, the module housing can crack, allowing water to enter and cause the module to malfunction.
If the module fails, the front air bags may not deploy properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to occupants. Owners should contact their dealer or the manufacturer's customer service line promptly.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer: the mounting stud will be repositioned and the sensing module replaced at no cost. Owners can call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Silverado | 2016 |
|---|---|
| GMC Sierra | 2016 |