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: May 21, 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 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.
- 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
4,315 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
279 earlier NHTSA recalls by General Motors, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- May 14, 2026 2025-2026 Cadillac Escalade, 2025-2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 2025-2026 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 and 3 more models recall: Incorrect Front Wheel Hub Bolts
- May 7, 2026 2015, 2017-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, 2016-2017, 2019, 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2019-2020, 2026 GMC Yukon and 6 more models recall: Do Not Drive: Front and/or Rear Wheels May Lock Up
- April 23, 2026 General Motors, LLC equipment recall: Sediment in Brake Fluid/FMVSS 116
- April 2, 2026 2025 Chevrolet Corvette, 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible E-Ray and 3 more models recall: Missing Warning for Rear Turn Signal Failure/FMVSS 108
- April 2, 2026 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu recall: Rearview Camera May Display Distorted or Blank Image
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed 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 number for this recall is N262557310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V166.
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 | 26V325000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received by NHTSA | May 21, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 4,315 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | N262557310 |
| “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