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CHEVROLET; GMC SIERRA; SIERRA HD; SILVERADO; SILVERADO HD — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2026-05-21

Chevrolet/GMC trucks: side curtain airbag inflators may be defective

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-05-21
Manufacturer	CHEVROLET; GMC
Models affected	SIERRA; SIERRA HD; SILVERADO; SILVERADO HD
Model year	2018; 2019
Units affected	203.00
Defect	Issue: On certain trucks, the side curtain airbag inflators could be defective. As a result, the driver and/or passenger side curtain airbag inflator(s) could deploy without a crash. If this happens, parts could be propelled toward vehicle occupants. Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2026-129. Safety Risk: An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace both side curtain airbag modules.
Component	Airbag
Recall type	Light Truck & Van
Recall number	2026245
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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