General Motors, LLC: Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach (26V166000)
General Motors, LLC: Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach (26V166000). Its units affected of 2,819 is above the median of 533 (65th percentile). Dated 230 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 35/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 2,819 · 65th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 5.3x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Subject | Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach |
| NHTSA ID | 26V166000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | N262549710 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Units potentially affected | 2819 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture. |
| Consequence | 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. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the left and right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262549710. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026. |
| units affected percentile | 65th of 871 (median 533, 5.3x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-03-19
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
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LIVE PUBLIC DATA Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov · Last refreshed: Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:08:10 GMT
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: General Motors, LLC and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- General Motors, LLC's units affected: 65th percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
35 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- Safety-critical component (air bags).
- 2,819 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for General Motors, LLC?
General Motors, LLC recall 26V166000: Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach, 2,819 units.
How does General Motors, LLC compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 2,819 sits in the upper half (65th percentile) of 871 records; the median is 533. It is 230 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting. Its Recall Urgency Score of 35/100 is modest; treat it as background rather than a priority.
General Motors, LLC vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Motors, LLC | Vehicle | 2,819 | 65th | 2026-03-19 |
| BMW of North America, LLC | Vehicle | 5,361 | 71st | 2025-10-31 |
| Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) | Vehicle | 5 | 5th | 2026-09-29 |
| Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | Vehicle | 15,264 | 79th | 2026-03-24 |
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