CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N192290990.
- 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 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks have passenger-side front airbag inflators that were installed as interim replacements in earlier Takata airbag recalls. Over time, the propellant inside these inflators can degrade after long exposure to high humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature swings. This degradation can cause the inflator to rupture when the airbag deploys.
If an inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments can strike the front passenger or other occupants, which may result in serious injury or death.
Owners should contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-866-522-9559. General Motors will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the front passenger airbag inflators free of charge. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is affected.
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 |