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HighNHTSA·26V611000·Announced 2026-09-24

GM Recalls 2016-2017 Silverado and Sierra Trucks for Air Bag Defect

General Motors is recalling specific 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks because roof rail air bag inflators may rupture or detach, posing an injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (air bag inflator rupture) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500, GMC Sierra 2500/3500, and 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The recall involves the left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator, where the end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

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. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace both RRAB modules free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on 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.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET, GMC SILVERADO 1500, SIERRA 3500, SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 1500
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
1,559

Is your product affected?

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

Model numbers (6)

  • SILVERADO 1500
  • SIERRA 3500
  • SIERRA 2500
  • SIERRA 1500
  • SILVERADO 3500
  • SILVERADO 2500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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