Passenger side front air bag inflator may rupture
Defect Summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 chevrolet silverado 2500hd and 3500hd trucks manufactured november 28, 2006, to august 29, 2008, and 2007-2008 gmc sierra 2500hd and 3500hd trucks manufactured november 27, 2006, to august 29, 2008. the affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on july 27, 2015. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. gm's numbers for this recall are 15438 and 15817.
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FAQ: Recall 15V324000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V324000?
NHTSA recall 15V324000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on May 28, 2015. It addresses: Passenger side front air bag inflator may rupture. The recall affects approximately 330,198 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V324000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15438 and 15817. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.