NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 5 more recall: Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach
- Recall number
- 26V166000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 2819
- Hazard tags
- Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | 2018 |
| Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 | 2019 |
| Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 | 2019 |
| GMC | Sierra 1500 | 2018 |
| GMC | Sierra 2500 | 2019 |
| GMC | Sierra 3500 | 2019 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it 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 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Consequence
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 should you do?
Dealers will replace the left and right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 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 N262549710. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
Manufacturer campaign number
N262549710
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V166000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.