Recall 26V166000: 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 +3 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 19, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- 2,819
- Models
- 6
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
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 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.
Affected vehicles
- 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
- 2018 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2019 GMC Sierra 2500
- 2019 GMC Sierra 3500
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V166000
- Manufacturer campaign
- N262549710
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Owner letters
- Apr 16, 2026
- Components
- Air bags (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology