GMC SIERRA 2500 2015: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V504000

Make Model Year
GMC SIERRA 2500 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-05-05 2021-07-01 2021-07-02

Production Dates: 2013-10-29 - 2016-02-01

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: N202324251

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

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 410019

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The 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. 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 5, 2022. Phase II owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall number 20V-736. GM's number for this recall is N202324251.

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 www.nhtsa.gov.