The problem
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.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 26V-611 (26V611000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | N262569920 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Air bags › Side/window › Curtain › Inflator |
| Report date | September 24, 2026 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,559 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
- 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 airbag problems 18
- 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 airbag problems 30
- 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 airbag problems 4
- 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 airbag problems 2
- 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 airbag problems 12
- 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 airbag problems 4
- 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 airbag problems 3
- 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 airbag problems 1
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 26V-611 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,559 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.