United States2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 and GMC Sierra 2500/3500 vehicles, and 2016–2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles are affected; VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 24, 2026. The left- or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach or the inflator sidewall may rupture, which can project fragments and increase the risk of injury. Dealers will replace both RRAB modules free of charge; owner letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026, and owners can contact GMC at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 (GM recall N262569920).
What's being 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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V611000; Manufacturer campaign N262569920
The hazard
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.
What to do
Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed 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 official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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