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2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and others recall: inflator

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on November 25, 2020. It covers about 9,279 vehicles.

vehicles affected
9,279
reported
Nov 25, 2020
related complaints
157

Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator

What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator.
Risk
If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RRAB modules on the left and/or right side, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1‑888‑988‑7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. Note: GM filed a new recall, number 21V‑504 that supersedes this recall. All vehicles previously recalled under 20V‑736 will now be repaired under the new recall number 21V‑504. GM's numbers for this recall are N202309680, N202309681, and N202309682.

Recall number 20V736000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 157 complaints about airbags problems.

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 15002016 Chevrolet Silverado 15002015 Chevrolet Silverado 25002015 Chevrolet Silverado 35002015 GMC Sierra 15002016 GMC Sierra 15002015 GMC Sierra 25002015 GMC Sierra 3500

Questions about recall 20V736000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and others inflator?

Yes. Recall 20V736000, reported on November 25, 2020, covers about 9,279 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V736000?

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RRAB modules on the left and/or right side, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1‑888‑988‑7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. Note: GM filed a new recall, number 21V‑504 that supersedes this recall. All vehicles previously recalled under 20V‑736 will now be repaired under the new recall number 21V‑504. GM's numbers for this recall are N202309680, N202309681, and N202309682.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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