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

General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall on July 1, 2021. It covers about 410,019 vehicles.

vehicles affected
410,019
reported
Jul 1, 2021
owners notified
May 5, 2022
related complaints
167

Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator

What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Risk
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 18, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Phase I owner notification letters were mailed on May 5, 2022. Phase II owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1‑888‑988‑7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. This recall supersedes the federal safety agency recall number 20V‑736. GM's number for this recall is N202324251.

Recall number 21V504000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 167 complaints about airbags problems.

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 15002016 Chevrolet Silverado 15002015 Chevrolet Silverado 25002016 Chevrolet Silverado 25002015 Chevrolet Silverado 35002016 Chevrolet Silverado 35002015 GMC Sierra 15002016 GMC Sierra 15002015 GMC Sierra 25002016 GMC Sierra 25002015 GMC Sierra 35002016 GMC Sierra 3500

Questions about recall 21V504000

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

Yes. Recall 21V504000, reported on July 1, 2021, covers about 410,019 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V504000?

Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 18, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Phase I owner notification letters were mailed on May 5, 2022. Phase II owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1‑888‑988‑7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. This recall supersedes the federal safety agency recall number 20V‑736. GM's number for this recall is N202324251.

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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