Affects 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2017 GMC Sierra 1500, 2016 GMC Sierra 3500, 2016 GMC Sierra 2500, 2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.
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.
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.
What to do:
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.
NHTSA campaign 26V611000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Sep 24, 2026.