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CHEVROLET, GMC — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-03-19

Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks with decreased power brake assist

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-19
Manufacturer	General Motors, LLC
Models affected	SILVERADO 1500, SILVERADO 2500, SILVERADO 3500, SIERRA 1500, SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500
Model year	2018, 2019, 2019, 2018, 2019, 2019
Units affected	2819
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._x000D_ 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 are expected to be mailed May 4, 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.
Recall number	26V166000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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