General: Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach

Recall Summary General Motors is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks because the roof rail air bag inflator end cap may detach or the inflator may rupture. If this happens, pressurized gas could escape and shoot the end cap or inflator fragments into the vehicle cabin, potentially injuring occupants. Dealers will replace both roof rail air bag modules at no cost.

Recalling firm

General Motors, LLC

Product

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.

Reason

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 July 6, 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...

Classification

Class II

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United States

Agency

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Recall date

2026-05-21

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Nationwide

Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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