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NHTSA Recall 18V868000: Inflator module (air bags)

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 154 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

154
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2018
owners notified (December 18)
NHTSA campaign18V868000
Manufacturer campaignN182198820
ComponentAIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE
Report receivedDecember 6, 2018
Owner notificationDecember 18, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The passenger-side frontal air bag module may have been damaged during assembly, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N182198820.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 18V868000

Make and modelModel years
Chevrolet Silverado 15002019
GMC Sierra 15002019

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.