2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and 3 more models recall: Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach
Report received by NHTSA: March 19, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
- The risk
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.
- Who's affected
2,819 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 GMC Sierra 2500, 2019 GMC Sierra 3500.
- Compared with
General Motors, LLC has 26 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 28 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
273 earlier NHTSA recalls by General Motors, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 5, 2026 2025-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2025-2026 GMC Sierra 3500 recall: Engine Stall Due to Disabled Rear Fuel Pump
- March 5, 2026 2025-2026 Chevrolet Express, 2025-2026 GMC Savana recall: Tire Sidewall Damage
- Feb. 26, 2026 2025-2026 Cadillac Optiq, 2025-2026 Chevrolet Colorado, 2025-2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV and 33 more models recall: Missing Owner's Manual/FMVSS 208
- Feb. 26, 2026 2012-2013 Buick Regal recall: Rear Toe Links May Fracture
- Feb. 13, 2026 2022 Cadillac Escalade, 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 2022 Chevrolet Suburban and 3 more models recall: Rear Wheel Lock Up from Transmission Control Valve Failure
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will replace the left and right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 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 N262549710. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2018
- Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2019
- Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2019
- GMC Sierra 1500 2018
- GMC Sierra 2500 2019
- GMC Sierra 3500 2019
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V166000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 19, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 2,819 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | N262549710 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record