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2016–2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and 3 other models Recall: Left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may…

NHTSA campaign 26V611000 · Air Bags · filed Sep 24, 2026 · verified Sep 30, 2026

Units reported
2K
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Risk
Crash / injury
Owner letters
Expected Nov 9, 2026

The defect

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.

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The fix — 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.

Affected vehicles

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V611000 (manufacturer number N262569920). Data last verified Sep 30, 2026.