Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500 and others: Inflator

Date

Nov. 25, 2020

Filed by

General Motors LLC

Vehicles

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2015, 2016); Chevrolet Silverado 2500 (2015); Chevrolet Silverado 3500 (2015); GMC Sierra 1500 (2015, 2016); GMC Sierra 2500 (2015); GMC Sierra 3500 (2015)

Component

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator

Description of the defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator.

Potentially affected

9279

What can happen

If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RRAB modules on the left and/or right side, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Note: GM filed a new recall, number 21V-504 that supersedes this recall. All vehicles previously recalled under 20V-736 will now be repaired under the new recall number 21V-504. GM's numbers for this recall are N202309680, N202309681, and N202309682.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Manufacturer campaign number

N202309680

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

AIRBAG ASM-FRT & RR ROW R/RAIL · Roof Rail Air Bag · 84487867, 84487868, 84487863, 84487864, 84487865, 84487866

Recall number

20V736000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Related recalls

• Related recall: Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500 and others: Inflator (July 1, 2021)

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.