GM Recalls 2018-2019 Silverado and Sierra Trucks for Air Bag Defect

Plain-English summary

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles. The recall involves 4,315 vehicles.

The defect involves the left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator. The end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture. If this occurs, compressed gas can escape and project the end cap or inflator fragments into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Dealers will replace both RRAB modules free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on 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 recall number is N262557310. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V166.

The recalled product

Product

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

Brand

CHEVROLET

Manufacturer

General Motors, LLC

Category

Vehicle — Pickup Trucks

Hazard

• air-bag-rupture
• projectile-injury

Affected units

4,315

Is your product affected?

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

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