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NHTSA Recall 20V736000: Inflator (air bags)

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,279 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

9,279
vehicles potentially affected
6
models affected
NHTSA campaign20V736000
Manufacturer campaignN202309680
ComponentAIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW › CURTAIN › INFLATOR
Report receivedNovember 25, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator.

Safety risk

If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RRAB modules on the left and/or right side, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Note: GM filed a new recall, number 21V-504 that supersedes this recall. All vehicles previously recalled under 20V-736 will now be repaired under the new recall number 21V-504. GM's numbers for this recall are N202309680, N202309681, and N202309682.

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 20V736000

Make and modelModel years
Chevrolet Silverado 15002015, 2016
Chevrolet Silverado 25002015
Chevrolet Silverado 35002015
GMC Sierra 15002015, 2016
GMC Sierra 25002015
GMC Sierra 35002015

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.