GM Recalls 2015-2016 Silverado and Sierra Trucks for Air Bag Defect

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trucks, as well as 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 trucks. The recall addresses a defect in the roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator where the end cap may detach from the inflator.

If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle. This condition increases the risk of injury or a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RRAB modules on the left and/or right side free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Note that GM filed a new recall, number 21V-504, that supersedes this recall; all vehicles previously recalled under 20V-736 will now be repaired under the new recall number 21V-504.

The recalled product

Product

CHEVROLET, GMC SILVERADO 1500, SIERRA 1500, SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500

Brand

CHEVROLET

Manufacturer

General Motors LLC

Category

Vehicle — Pickup Trucks

Hazard

• air-bag-defect
• injury-risk

Affected units

9,279

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Distribution

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