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Recall 21V-504

General Motors, LLC recalled the 2015 to 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 5 other models: Air bags (side/window, curtain, inflator).

At a glance

Campaign number
21V-504
Reported
July 1, 2021
Vehicles affected
410,019 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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

The risk

A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 18, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Phase I owner notification letters were mailed on May 5, 2022. Phase II owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-[removed] or Chevrolet customer service at 1-[removed]. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall number 20V-736. GM's number for this recall is N202324251.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles