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- AIR BAGS
- Problem
- General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Sierra 2500, 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
- Risk
- A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increases the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2025. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252513060.
What this recall means for you
The left or right side roof-rail airbag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture. If this happens, compressed gas can escape and force the end cap or inflator fragments into the vehicle's cabin.
This creates a risk of injury to occupants, and the risk of injury or crash is increased. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2025.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules at no charge. You can contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 2019 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 2019 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2018 |
| GMC Sierra 2500 | 2019 |
| GMC Sierra 3500 | 2019 |