Official campaign summaries
Campaign 26V611000 · reported Sep 24, 2026
General Motors, LLC · Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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 — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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 — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 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.
Campaign 21V504000 · reported Jul 1, 2021
General Motors, LLC · Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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 — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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 — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Campaign 21V245000 · reported Apr 8, 2021
General Motors, LLC · Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have received an incorrect replacement tensioner cable assembly as part of a previous recall remedy or a subsequent repair. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212330040.
Campaign 20V736000 · reported Nov 25, 2020
General Motors LLC · Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RRAB modules on the left and/or right side, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Note: GM filed a new recall, number 21V-504 that supersedes this recall. All vehicles previously recalled under 20V-736 will now be repaired under the new recall number 21V-504. GM's numbers for this recall are N202309680, N202309681, and N202309682.
Campaign 19V761000 · reported Oct 24, 2019
General Motors LLC · Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
Campaign 19V645000 · reported Sep 6, 2019
General Motors LLC · Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
Campaign 18V578000 · reported Aug 30, 2018
General Motors LLC · Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18278. Note: The vehicles in this recall need this additional remedy despite being covered by recall 16V069 for brake pedal loosening.
Campaign 18V291000 · reported May 3, 2018
General Motors LLC · Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe Police Pursuit and Special-Service vehicles. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
If the pretensioner cable becomes fatigued or breaks, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pretensioner cable and seat side-shield, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18156.
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Frequently asked questions
How many safety recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
NHTSA's recall data lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recent was reported on Sep 24, 2026 (campaign 26V611000); the earliest listed was reported on Feb 5, 2016 (campaign 16V069000). The full list with NHTSA's own summaries is on this page.
What was the most recent recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Campaign 26V611000, reported to NHTSA on Sep 24, 2026 by General Motors, LLC, component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR. NHTSA's summary, consequence and remedy text for it is quoted unchanged on this page.
Does this list tell me whether my 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has an open recall?
No. This page lists recall campaigns by make, model and model year only. Whether a specific vehicle is affected, and whether its repair has been done, depends on its VIN. Enter your 17-character VIN in the official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are named in its recalls?
The component areas in NHTSA's data are: Air Bags (5 campaigns); Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4 campaigns); Seat Belts (2 campaigns); Suspension (1 campaign).
Where does the information on this page come from?
From the public NHTSA recalls API (api.nhtsa.gov), which publishes the manufacturers' recall reports. Summary, consequence and remedy texts are shown exactly as NHTSA provides them; counts and groupings are calculated by this page and explained under Extended data.