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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 26V611📅 Sep 24, 2026

2016–2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 & 2016–2017 GMC Sierra 1500 + 4 more recall: airbag

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V611000
Manufacturer recall #
N262569920
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,559
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
Owner phone
1-888-988-7267
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
May 2, 2016 – May 2, 2016
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V611 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V611?

2016–2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 & 2016–2017 GMC Sierra 1500 + 4 more. 1,559 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chevrolet dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-988-7267.