2018–2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 +more: Air Bags recall
NHTSA campaign 26V166000 · 2,819 units potentially affected · filed Mar 19, 2026
What's wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Why it matters
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 the left and right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 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 N262549710. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V166000
- Manufacturer no.
- N262549710
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, Llc
- Component
- AIR BAGS
- Units affected
- 2,819
- Report received
- Mar 19, 2026
- Owner letters
- Apr 16, 2026
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2018
- Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2019
- Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2019
- GMC Sierra 1500 2018
- GMC Sierra 2500 2019
- GMC Sierra 3500 2019