2018-2019 Silverado/Sierra Roof Rail Airbag Recall
General Motors has issued recall N262549710 for certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Crew Cab trucks. The roof rail airbag inflator end cap may detach, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the affected modules free of charge.
Also applies to
- Chevrolet Silverado
- 2018
- GMC Sierra
- 2018–2019
General Motors has announced a safety recall, identified as N262549710, affecting certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Crew Cab vehicles. This recall addresses a critical safety concern with the roof rail airbag (RRAB) inflators, which could lead to serious injury in the event of a deployment.
Why this matters
The primary concern with this issue is the potential for injury. If the roof rail airbag inflator's end cap detaches or its sidewall ruptures, compressed gas can escape. This can project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle's cabin, significantly increasing the risk of injury to occupants during a crash where the airbag deploys.
What's being recalled
This recall, NHTSA ID 26V166000, specifically targets the left or right-side roof rail airbag (RRAB) inflator modules. The defect involves the inflator end cap detaching from the inflator or the inflator sidewall rupturing. A total of 2,819 vehicles are potentially affected in the U.S., including specific 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, and 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 Crew Cab models. This recall is crucial for owners of a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado recall.
How to check if your vehicle is affected
Owners of potentially affected 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks should check their vehicle's status. Owner notification letters for recall N262549710 were mailed on April 16, 2026. Additionally, Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026. You can visit the NHTSA website and enter your VIN to confirm if your vehicle is part of this safety campaign.
Manufacturer's remedy
General Motors dealers will replace both the left and right-side roof rail airbag (RRAB) modules in affected vehicles. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 for more information regarding this 2019 Chevrolet Silverado recall or other affected models.
Source: NHTSA Recall ID: 26V166000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is recall N262549710 about?
- Recall N262549710 addresses a defect in the roof rail airbag (RRAB) inflators in certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Crew Cab vehicles, where the inflator end cap may detach or the sidewall may rupture.
- What is the risk associated with the roof rail airbag inflator issue?
- A detached end cap or ruptured inflator can allow compressed gas to escape and project fragments into the vehicle, significantly increasing the risk of injury to occupants during an airbag deployment.
- How can I get my 2019 Chevrolet Silverado recall repaired?
- GM dealers will replace both the left and right-side RRAB modules free of charge. You can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 to schedule your repair.
- How many vehicles are affected by this recall?
- Approximately 2,819 vehicles are potentially affected by this recall, including various 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Crew Cab models.
What Chevrolet Silverado owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 41 model years.
- 32,421
- Owner complaints
- 160
- Recalls
- 10,441
- Service bulletins
- 1,696
- Crashes reported
- 516
- Fires reported
- 1,182
- Injuries reported
The 2019 model year
1,196 complaints, the 11th most of 41 model years on file. Owners reported 31 crashes, 14 fires and 20 injuries for this year, which also has 20 recalls on file.
Air Bags, the system this article covers, accounts for 3,329 of 32,421 complaints (10%), including 16 for 2019.
Complaints by model year
| 1999 | 2,384 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,131 | |
| 2001 | 1,820 | |
| 2002 | 1,642 | |
| 2003 | 2,092 | |
| 2004 | 1,846 | |
| 2007 | 1,299 | |
| 2014 | 1,611 | |
| 2015 | 1,418 | |
| 2019 | 1,196 |
Most-reported systems
- Service Brakes — 9,550
- Hydraulic — 4,722
- Electrical System — 4,352
- Power Train — 3,848
- Air Bags — 3,329
Latest recalls for the 2019 model year
- 26V325000 — Air Bags (May 2026)
- 26V166000 — Air Bags (Mar 2026)
- 25V768000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (Nov 2025)
Recent owner reports about air bags
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle struck a deer, but the air bags failed to deploy. The air bag warning light illuminated after the vehicle was restarted. A police report was filed.
Read owner complaints →On January 28, 2023, my Chevrolet Silverado was involved in a significant multi-impact collision. At the time of the accident, I was a front-seat passenger and my vehicle was fully stopped when it was struck from behind at high speed by a Dodge 2500.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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