Air bag computer housing may fracture
Defect Summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2016 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra pick up trucks manufactured october 13, 2015, to october 14, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the mounting stud used to secure the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) may be incorrectly positioned, and as a result, the sdm housing could fracture.
Safety Consequence
If the sdm housing fractures, water may get into sdm causing it to malfunction and hinder the proper deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash, thereby increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will have the mounting stud repositioned and the sdm replaced, free of charge. the recall began december 2, 2015. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. gm's number for this recall is 15794.
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FAQ: Recall 15V830000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V830000?
NHTSA recall 15V830000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on December 10, 2015. It addresses: Air bag computer housing may fracture. The recall affects approximately 90 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 15V830000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15794. 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.