GMC SIERRA 1500 2018: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V756000

Make Model Year
GMC SIERRA 1500 2018
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-10-10 2024-10-10

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: N242474500

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2061

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

General Motors, LLC "GM" is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 Crew Cab trucks. 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 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.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 25, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC Customer Service at 888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242474500.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153' or go to nhtsa.gov.