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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 vehicles. The left-side 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 both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 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 N262557310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V166.
What this recall means for you
Certain pickup trucks may have a defect in the left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator. The inflator end cap can detach, or the inflator sidewall can rupture. When this happens, compressed gas can escape and push the end cap or pieces of the inflator into the vehicle cabin, which raises the risk of injury.
General Motors will replace both RRAB modules on affected vehicles at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. This recall expands on previous NHTSA recall 26V166.
Owners can call GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for the free repair. GM's recall number is N262557310. Check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA.gov, which has made the affected VINs searchable since May 21, 2026.
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 |