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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Recall 18V868: Passenger Front Airbag May Not Inflate in a Crash

NHTSA campaign 18V868, reported December 6, 2018, 154 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab trucks may have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator module that was damaged during assembly. If that happens, the airbag may not inflate properly in a crash, which can increase the risk of injury to the front passenger.

General Motors will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the passenger-side airbag module at no cost. Owners can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, quoting GM recall number N182198820.

You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls on the NHTSA website or with your dealer, and schedule the free repair as soon as possible.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V868General Motors LLC
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The passenger-side frontal air bag module may have been damaged during assembly, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly in the event of a crash.
Risk
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N182198820.
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.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Silverado 15002019
GMC Sierra 15002019