NHTSA recall 21V504000
Air Bags · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's wrong: The roof-rail air bag (rrab) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Why it matters: 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…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
- 2015 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2015 GMC Sierra 2500
- 2015 GMC Sierra 3500
- 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
- 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2016 GMC Sierra 2500
- 2016 GMC Sierra 3500
All model years NHTSA lists
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2015 Gmc Sierra 1500, 2016 Gmc Sierra 1500, 2015 Gmc Sierra 2500, 2016 Gmc Sierra 2500, 2015 Gmc Sierra 3500, 2016 Gmc Sierra 3500.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 21V504000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.