2016–2017 Chevrolet and GMC: air bags recall
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.
What was reported
Source: manufacturer filing, 49 CFR Part 573Reported to NHTSA Sep 24, 2026 by General Motors, LLC.
The fix, from the dealer bulletin
Source: NHTSA remedy instructions and dealer noticeParts named
| Part number | Description | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 87838202 | AIRBAG KIT-FRT & RR ROW R/RL |
Labour, as the warranty table lists it
- 3.1 h · op 9108612 · Left and Right Roof Side Rail Airbag Replacement – USA ONLY (DO NOT DEPLOY -…
- 3.1 h · op 9108613 · Left and Right Roof Side Rail Airbag Replacement – CANADA MEXICO AND EXPORT REGIONS…
- 0.2 h · op 9108614 · Customer Reimbursement Approved ZFAT * - For USA and Canada dealers only N/A - For…
The operation code and time the manufacturer pays the dealer; a customer-pay estimate elsewhere is a different number.
The advisory, as filed: “Attention: It is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by this notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied.”
Read from NHTSA’s copy of the manufacturer’s dealer documents (manufacturer campaign N262569920). The procedure itself is in the bulletin; a franchised dealer has the current copy on the manufacturer’s portal, and that copy governs. Working a lot or a fleet? Recall Watch carries this line on every VIN it checks: remedy status, hours, stop-sale.
Which vehicles are covered
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V611000Vehicles built Apr 30, 2016 to May 11, 2016 — a VIN outside that window is not part of this campaign even if the year, make and model match.
| Model year | Class | Safety Signal | Recalls on file |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado | Large Pickup truck | F | 14 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Silverado | Large Pickup truck | F | 7 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | Pickup truck | F | 6 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Pickup truck | F | 7 |
| 2016 GMC Sierra | Large Pickup truck | F | 10 |
| 2017 GMC Sierra | Large Pickup truck | D | 6 |
| 2016 GMC Sierra 2500HD | Pickup truck | F | 6 |
| 2016 GMC Sierra 3500HD | Pickup truck | F | 7 |
Those are the model years inside WhichTrim's range, 2016 onward. The campaign may cover others outside it, and the only thing that settles whether one specific vehicle is included is its VIN.
The federal paperwork
Source: nhtsa.govFiled documents
Check one specific vehicle
A recall applies to a build range, so year, make and model cannot settle it. NHTSA checks a VIN against the manufacturer's own list and tells you whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.
NHTSA VIN recall lookup →Campaign 26V611000 · the manufacturer calls it N262569920
Own one, or run a fleet? Recall Watch checks each VIN against every new NHTSA campaign and emails you when one lands, this one's expansions included. Or take a free one-line alert by model year.
A recall covers a build range. Only your VIN settles it.
Check it against NHTSA’s database now, or have us check it every night and email you when something new is filed.
Common questions
Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573Is N262569920 the same recall as 26V611000?
Yes. N262569920 is the number General Motors, LLC uses for this campaign in its own paperwork and in the letter it sends owners. 26V611000 is the number NHTSA files it under. One recall, two references — dealers and service departments generally quote the manufacturer's.
Does this recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to remedy a safety defect or a compliance failure at no charge, for vehicles up to 15 years old measured from the date of first sale. A dealer that asks you to pay for a recall repair is in the wrong.
How do I know whether my vehicle is included?
By VIN, not by model year. This campaign covers vehicles built Apr 30, 2016 to May 11, 2016. The manufacturer files a build range with NHTSA and only vehicles inside it are covered, so two identical-looking cars from the same year can differ. NHTSA's own lookup checks a VIN against the manufacturer's list.
What if the repair is not available yet?
It happens, and often. Manufacturers must notify owners when a defect is found even if the parts or the software are not ready, then notify them a second time once the remedy exists. The remedy filed for this campaign is described above.
What did the manufacturer say was wrong?
The problem, risk and fix quoted on this page are the manufacturer's own words as filed with NHTSA under 49 CFR Part 573. WhichTrim does not paraphrase them.
Who started this recall?
NHTSA's record credits the manufacturer. A recall can begin with the manufacturer's own testing, with a defect investigation, or with a compliance test against a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard.