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NHTSA Recall 24V738000: Software (air bags)

General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 25 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Chevrolet Silverado 4500.

25
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2024
owners notified (November 1)
NHTSA campaign24V738000
Manufacturer campaignN242477760
ComponentAIR BAGS › AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE › SOFTWARE
Report receivedOctober 2, 2024
Owner notificationNovember 1, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, 6500HD vehicles. The air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) may not have been activated during installation.

Safety risk

Inactive air bags will not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

A Navistar technician will activate the air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242477760.

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 nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 24V738000

Make and modelModel years
Chevrolet Silverado 45002024
Chevrolet Silverado 55002024
Chevrolet Silverado 65002025

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.