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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500Manufacturer campaign: N262569920Part: 23366022, 233660212016 GMC SIERRA 35002016 GMC SIERRA 25002017 GMC SIERRA 15002016 GMC SIERRA 15002016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 35002016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 25002017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
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.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
- Brand or manufacturer
- CHEVROLET
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26V611000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety