United States2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, and 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 pickup trucks are affected; Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026. The left- or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach or the inflator sidewall may rupture, potentially projecting parts into the vehicle and increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will replace both RRAB modules free of charge; owner letters were mailed June 24, 2026, and owners may contact GMC at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.
What's being 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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V325000; Manufacturer campaign N262557310
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 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.
The official notice
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