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2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and others recall: inflator

General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall on September 24, 2026. It covers about 1,559 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,559
reported
Sep 24, 2026
owners notified
Oct 21, 2026
related complaints
74

Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator

What is wrong
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 21, 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 on September 24, 2026.

Recall number 26V611000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 74 complaints about airbags problems.

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 15002017 Chevrolet Silverado 15002016 GMC Sierra 1500

Questions about recall 26V611000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and others inflator?

Yes. Recall 26V611000, reported on September 24, 2026, covers about 1,559 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V611000?

Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 21, 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 on September 24, 2026.

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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