# General Motors, LLC: Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach (26V611000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Subject | Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach |
| NHTSA ID | 26V611000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | N262569920 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Units potentially affected | 1559 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500, GMC Sierra 2500/3500 vehicles, and 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The left-side 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 both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 21, 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 N262569920. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 24, 2026. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (air bags).
- 1,559 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V611000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.