General Motors, LLC: Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach

NHTSA Vehicle recall issued Sep 24, 2026.

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500, GMC Sierra 2500/3500 vehicles, and 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 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. 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.

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Sourced from the NHTSA public recall API. Notices are federal government works; we summarize and link to the official record.

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