Chevrolet Recall 15V-324: Air bags – inflator module

Affected: 2007–2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2007–2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2007–2008 GMC Sierra 2500 and 1 more. Filed with NHTSA on May 28, 2015, covering about 330,198 vehicles.

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 28, 2006, to August 29, 2008, and 2007-2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 27, 2006, to August 29, 2008. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.

The risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's numbers for this recall are 15438 and 15817.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign15V-324 (15V324000)
Manufacturer number15438 and 15817
ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
ComponentAir bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Report dateMay 28, 2015
Owners notifiedJuly 27, 2015
Vehicles affected330,198
Initiated byNHTSA investigation

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the air bags

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 15V-324 repair free?

Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 330,198 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.