CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500, GMC Sierra 2500/3500 vehicles, and 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 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 are expected to be mailed November 9, 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 N262569920. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 24, 2026.
What this recall means for you
Certain pickup trucks have a defect in the side roof rail curtain airbag inflator on the left or right side. The inflator end cap can detach, or the inflator sidewall can rupture.
If this happens, compressed gas can escape and push the end cap or inflator fragments into the cabin, which raises the risk of injury to occupants. The affected vehicles are 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 models, and 2017 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 models.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace both roof rail airbag modules at no cost. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. You can check whether your VIN is included on NHTSA.gov, where VINs became searchable September 24, 2026, or contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Reference GM recall number N262569920.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 20162017 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 2016 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 2016 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 20162017 |
| GMC Sierra 2500 | 2016 |
| GMC Sierra 3500 | 2016 |