2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Recall: Passenger-side frontal air bag module may have been damaged during…
NHTSA campaign 18V868000 · Air Bags · filed Dec 6, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The passenger-side frontal air bag module may have been damaged during assembly, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly in the event of a crash.
The risk
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N182198820.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | 2019 |
| GMC | Sierra 1500 | 2019 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V868000 (manufacturer number N182198820). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.