Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V868000 Reported December 6, 2018

Passenger air bag module damaged during assembly

General Motors, Llc · Air Bags · 154 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V868000
Manufacturer Campaign
N182198820
Manufacturer
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
154
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 6, 2018
Completion Rate
96.10

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019 chevrolet silverado 1500 crew cab and gmc sierra 1500 crew cab vehicles. the passenger-side frontal air bag module may have been damaged during assembly, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly in the event of a crash.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag module, free of charge. the recall began on december 18, 2018. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. gm's number for this recall is n182198820.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 18V868000 or campaign N182198820.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V868000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V868000?

NHTSA recall 18V868000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on December 6, 2018. It addresses: Passenger air bag module damaged during assembly. The recall affects approximately 154 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 18V868000 or the manufacturer campaign number N182198820. 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.