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- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
- Risk
- A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 18, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Phase I owner notification letters were mailed on May 5, 2022. Phase II owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall number 20V-736. GM's number for this recall is N202324251.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The roof-rail curtain airbag inflator on these trucks can have its end cap separate, or its sidewall can rupture. When that happens, compressed gas can escape and push the end cap or other parts into the cab. That raises the risk of injury and can make a crash more dangerous.
General Motors will replace the left and right side roof-rail airbag modules at no cost to owners, and the work is done by authorized dealers. Owners who have not yet received a notice may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Owners should also check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and should expect a second notice once the remedy is available. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 20V-736.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 20152016 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 20152016 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 20152016 |
| GMC Sierra 2500 | 20152016 |
| GMC Sierra 3500 | 20152016 |