NHTSA Recall 26V166000: Air bags
General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,819 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V166000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N262549710 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | March 19, 2026 |
| Owner notification | April 16, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V166000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2018 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 2019 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 2019 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2018 |
| GMC Sierra 2500 | 2019 |
| GMC Sierra 3500 | 2019 |
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.