2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2016-2017 GMC Sierra 1500, 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3 more models recall: Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach
Report received by NHTSA: Sept. 24, 2026.
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- What's recalled
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500, GMC Sierra 2500/3500 vehicles, and 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 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
1,559 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2016-2017 GMC Sierra 1500, 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2016 GMC Sierra 2500, 2016 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
288 earlier NHTSA recalls by General Motors, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Aug. 20, 2026 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, 2024-2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2024-2025 Buick Envista and 1 more model recall: Rearview Camera May Display Distorted or Blank Image
- Aug. 13, 2026 2024-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2024-2025 GMC Sierra 2500 recall: Incorrect Tire Pressure Information
- July 30, 2026 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV, 2026 GMC Sierra EV recall: Steel Wheels May Crack
- July 30, 2026 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL, 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 2 more models recall: Improperly Secured Module May Damage High Voltage Battery
- June 23, 2026 2025-2026 Chevrolet Express, 2025-2026 GMC Savana recall: Improperly Tightened Steering Gear Assembly Nut
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 October 21, 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.
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 2016-2017
- Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2016
- Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2016
- GMC Sierra 1500 2016-2017
- GMC Sierra 2500 2016
- GMC Sierra 3500 2016
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V611000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received by NHTSA | Sept. 24, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 1,559 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | N262569920 |
| “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