Chevy Silverado Recalled For Risk Of Rupturing Roof Rail Airbags

General Motors has released a Safety Recall for certain units of the 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2018-2019 Chevy Silverado 2500HD/3500HD that were produced with roof rail airbag (RRAB) inflators that may have defects in the end caps or sidewalls.

“General Motors is voluntarily recalling certain model-year 2018 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500s and 2018-2019 Silverado and Sierra 2500/3500 pickups for roof rail air bag inflators that may contain a manufacturing defect. Dealers will replace the suspect airbag modules. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our highest priorities, and we’re taking this action out of an abundance of caution.”

The problem: 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2018-2019 Chevy Silverado 2500HD/3500HD trucks that are affected by this issue may contain a manufacturing defect that may result in inflator end cap separation or inflator sidewall split in the roof rail airbag inflators, which are located on the roof rails above the headliner.

The hazards: if the end cap separates from the airbag inflator or a sidewall rupture occurs, the compressed gas will escape from the inflator, and the end cap or other components can be propelled into the vehicle, potentially causing an occupant injury if the vehicle is occupied.

The fix: certified GM service technicians are instructed to replace suspect left and right side roof rail airbag modules.

Affected components: roof rail airbag inflators

Affected vehicles:

• 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500
• 2018–2019 Chevy Silverado 2500HD/3500HD
• 2018 GMC Sierra 1500
• 2018–2019 GMC Sierra 2500HD/3500HD

Number of affected vehicles: a total of 2,061 GM trucks in the U.S. are affected by this safety recall, including 1,189 Silverado 1500 units and 252 Silverado HD units.

Owners should: GM will notify owners of affected vehicles, telling them to make an appointment with the local GM dealership’s service department. 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2018-2019 Chevy Silverado HD owners who want to see if their pickup is involved in the recall can visit my.gm.com/recalls and enter the vehicle’s VIN to see open recalls or other quality issues.

Owners can also contact Chevrolet with any questions or concerns they may have using the recall number and toll-free telephone number listed here.

Contacts:

• GM recall number: N242474500
• Chevy Customer Service: 1-800-222-1020