Chevrolet is recalling 2016 Silverado 1500 trucks with roof-rail air bag end caps that may detach, increasing injury risk during crashes. Owners must have RRAB modules replaced free by dealers.
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.
Chevrolet is recalling 2016 Silverado 1500 trucks where the roof-rail air bag end cap might detach, potentially causing injury during a crash. This recall affects vehicles with the specific model year and trim. Owners should contact Chevrolet or GM for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226676-chevrolet-silverado-1500-2016-air-bag-recall-end-cap-detachment.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226676-chevrolet-silverado-1500-2016-air-bag-recall-end-cap-detachment · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V736000
“Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2016) Air Bag Recall: End Cap Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226676-chevrolet-silverado-1500-2016-air-bag-recall-end-cap-detachment. Based on NHTSA recall 20V736000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V736000).
If the roof-rail air bag end cap separates from the inflator, compressed gas escapes and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle. This increases the risk of injury or a crash during impact events.
Owners of 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trucks are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk if the air bag end cap detaches during a crash.
Check if your 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has roof-rail air bags. The recall covers specific model years and trim levels as noted in the official notice.
Call 1-800-222-1020 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
GM will replace the roof-rail air bag modules on the left and/or right side free of charge at a dealer.
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.
Yes, if your vehicle is a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with roof-rail air bags. Check the official recall notice for specific model details.
The recall states the end cap may detach from the inflator, but there's no visible sign. Contact GM or Chevrolet customer service to confirm your vehicle's status.
The recall aims to prevent the end cap from detaching, which could reduce injury risk during crashes. However, the official notice doesn't specify if this fix guarantees injury prevention.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V736000 — Chevrolet Chevrolet Hello, I own a Chevrolet that is covered by recall 20V736000 from Chevrolet. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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