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2016 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on September 24, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SIERRA 1500.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V611000September 24, 2026Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator
21V504000July 1, 2021Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator
20V736000November 25, 2020Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator
19V761000October 24, 2019Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
19V645000September 6, 2019Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum
17V437000July 10, 2017Air Bags › Frontal
16V651000September 8, 2016Air Bags › Frontal
16V256000April 28, 2016Suspension › Front › Control ArmDo not drive

Systems involved: Air Bags (5) · Seat Belts (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (1) · Service Brakes (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V611000Manufacturer no. N262569920

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator

Report received by NHTSA
September 24, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,559 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
April 30, 2016 – May 4, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
SIERRA 1500

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V611000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V504000Manufacturer no. N202324251

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator

Report received by NHTSA
July 1, 2021
Owner notification
May 5, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
410,019 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SIERRA 1500

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V504000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V736000Manufacturer no. N202309680

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator

Report received by NHTSA
November 25, 2020
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
9,279 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SIERRA 1500

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V736000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V761000Manufacturer no. N192261050

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Report received by NHTSA
October 24, 2019
Owner notification
December 11, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
652,967 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
January 29, 2013 – December 5, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
SIERRA 1500

Components: Electronic Stability Control (ESC); Service Brakes; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V761000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V645000Manufacturer no. N192268490

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum

Report received by NHTSA
September 6, 2019
Owner notification
October 8, 2019
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
3,456,719 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
January 29, 2013 – August 31, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
SIERRA 1500

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V645000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V437000Manufacturer no. 17287

Air Bags › Frontal

Report received by NHTSA
July 10, 2017
Owner notification
August 4, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
40,683 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
March 25, 2013 – August 15, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
SIERRA 1500

Components: Air Bags › Frontal; Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V437000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V651000Manufacturer no. 16007

Air Bags › Frontal

Report received by NHTSA
September 8, 2016
Owner notification
October 13, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,640,162 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
January 29, 2013 – August 15, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
SIERRA 1500

Components: Air Bags › Frontal; Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V651000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V256000Manufacturer no. 42190

Suspension › Front › Control Arm

Do not drive advisory

Report received by NHTSA
April 28, 2016
Owner notification
May 18, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,738 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
February 11, 2016 – April 5, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
SIERRA 1500

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.

Safety risk

Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 42190.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V256000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 24, 2026.