General: Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach (air Bags)
Recall Summary General Motors is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks because the roof rail air bag inflators may have a defective end cap that could detach or cause the inflator to rupture. If this happens, pressurized gas and metal fragments could be ejected into the vehicle cabin, posing an injury risk. Dealers will replace the air bag modules at no cost.
- Recalling firm
- General Motors, LLC
- Product
- Component: AIR BAGS. 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.
- 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 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.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-09-24
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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