Chevy Silverado & GMC Sierra RoofRail Airbag Failure General Motors has issued a safety recall for Chevy and GMC pickup trucks due to the potential for a catastrophic roof-rail airbag malfunction. People who have been affected by the roof-rail airbag failure or own 2015 and 2016 Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra pickup trucks may be eligible for compensation. FREE CASE EVALUATION JUMP TO TOPIC Chevy and GMC Pickup Truck Roof Rail Airbag Lawsuit GM Pickup Truck Airbag Recall Truck Models Included in Recall Prior Recalls of GM Vehicles CHEVY AND GMC PICKUP TRUCK ROOF RAIL AIRBAG LAWSUIT GM has issued an airbag recall for 410,000 2015 and 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks over concerns that the roof-rail airbag inflators may malfunction. The roof rail airbag is sometimes called the side curtain airbag. It is mounted in the roof liner and intended to eject downward to cover the side windows in the event of a crash. The roof rail airbags in the affected vehicles may deploy without warning or eject parts into the cabin of the pickup truck. People who were affected by the roof rail airbag, who own or leased a 2015 or 2016 Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra pickup truck may be eligible for compensation through a GM Roof Rail Airbag Lawsuit. GM PICKUP TRUCK AIRBAG RECALL In July 2021, General Motors issued a recall for certain models of Chevy and GMC pickup trucks because of the potential for malfunction of the roof rail airbag module (RRAB) which may result in unexpected deployment or the side curtain airbag. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), the roof rail airbag inflator side wall may rupture, or the end cap may detach from the inflator. This may result in unexpected airbag deployment, or sudden release of compressed gases which may eject or propel the components into the passenger cabin. A failure of this type may be catastrophic and increase the risk of crash, injury, or death. TRUCK MODELS INCLUDED IN RECALL The GM roof rail airbag recall was prompted by reports of three unoccupied Silverado pickup trucks in Texas and Florida which experienced ruptured airbags. GM determined that the malfunction was caused by corrosion due to moisture introduced into the inflator during manufacturing and worsened by high heat temperature and temperature changes in hot regions. Vehicles involved in the recall include: 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500HD and 3500HD pickup trucks 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500HD and 3500HD pickup trucks NHTSA has noted that no crashes have been blamed on the airbag failure thus far and drivers have not been advised to stop driving their vehicles, however sudden deployment and ejection of airbag parts into passenger compartment may increase the risk of accident or result in serious harm. PRIOR RECALLS OF GM VEHICLES The July 2021 recall has estimated that it involves 410,000 vehicles in the U.S. A previous recall for the same roof-rail airbag problem was issued in December 2020 but included only an estimated 9,300 vehicles. This recall is the latest in a number of problems involving airbags around the country but is not caused by the Takata airbag or the SDM Calibration problem cited in other recalls and lawsuits. It is a new, and separate issue. General Motors is expected to notify vehicle owners but consumers may check if a certain vehicle is included at the NHTSA website by entering their vehicle identification number (VIN). People who have been injured or placed at risk by a vehicle subject to improper airbag inflation, deployment or failure and people who have owned or leased a 2015 or 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup truck Sources: Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra Recalled For Risk Of Roof Rail Airbag Rupture, GM Authority (07/2021) Chevrolet and GMC Trucks Recalled Because Airbags Can Deploy Without a Crash, Consumer Reports (07/2021) FREE CASE EVALUATION Tell us about your case, and you'll hear from us within 24 hours. By submitting this form I agree to the terms of SeegerWeiss.com Disclaimer and Privacy Policy. 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