Air bagsRecall 26V-325 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
General Motors, LLC recall 26V-325 covers 4,315 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a air bags problem, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 18% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V325000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
The 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.
The fix
Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 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 N262557310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V166.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
18%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 89 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 11, 2017 to October 24, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.