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- AIR BAGS
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 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, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left and right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. 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 N262549710. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
What this recall means for you
The left or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture. A detached end cap or inflator rupture can let compressed gas escape and send the end cap or inflator fragments into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the left and right-side RRAB modules free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. You can contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and reference GM recall number N262549710.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls on NHTSA.gov, which became searchable for this recall on March 19, 2026, and schedule your free repair at an authorized dealer.
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 |