General Motors recalls 9,279 GMC, Chevrolet vehicles over faulty inflator endcap

*The roof rail air bag inflator endcap may detach from the inflator, increasing the risk of injury or a crash

Emmanuel Akosile | ConsumerConnect

General Motors is recalling 9,279 model year 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 & Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and model year 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 & 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 & 3500 trucks.

The company noted that the roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator endcap may detach from the inflator.

If the endcap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the endcap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash, report said.

In regard to what to do in correcting the error, GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RRAB modules on the left and/or right side free of charge.

The current recall is expected to begin January 10, 2021.

Meanwhile, affected owners may contact GMC Customer Service at (888) 988-7267, or Chevrolet Customer Service on (800) 222-1020.

GM’s number for this recall is N202309680.