Recall 18V868 covers 154 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 trucks with damaged passenger air bag modules. Repair is free at franchised Chevrolet dealers.
Chevrolet is recalling 154 2019 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 Crew Cab trucks because the passenger-side frontal air bag module was damaged during assembly. In a crash, an air bag that does not inflate properly can increase injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The passenger-side frontal air bag module in the 2019 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 Crew Cab trucks is the unit built into the passenger side of the dash. In a crash, the restraint system commands that module to inflate the air bag so it cushions the front passenger. The module has to stay intact and correctly positioned for that protection to work.
For campaign 18V868, the concern is damage to the passenger-side frontal air bag module during assembly. That damage can interfere with proper inflation during a crash. If the air bag does not inflate as designed, the front passenger loses part of the crash protection the system is supposed to provide.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners should not expect a dashboard light, sound, smell, or change in how the truck drives to confirm this defect.
Who's affected?
Covers the Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 from the same model year, both tied to the passenger-side front air bag inflator module.
| 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 | front air bag |
| Units affected | 154 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the passenger air bag module fails to inflate properly in a crash, the person in that seat faces a higher risk of injury. The year and model are not enough; the VIN decides whether this risk applies to your truck. Repair will be free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or Sierra 1500 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer and ask whether the passenger-side air bag module replacement is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 18V868 when you call, and bring the recall notice if you have it.
- Schedule the free passenger-side air bag module replacement that fixes the damaged module so the air bag inflates properly in a crash.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete and keep the front passenger seat empty when practical.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Chevrolet technician replaces the passenger side air bag module covered by recall 18V868. That module sits in the passenger side frontal air bag system and is replaced so the air bag can inflate as designed in a crash. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Chevrolet lists customer service as the contact path for repair questions.
Timeline
| December 6, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 18, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V868?
Recall 18V868 covers 154 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab vehicles with a passenger-side frontal air bag module that was damaged during assembly. In a crash, the air bag can fail to inflate properly, increasing injury risk.
What should I do if my 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or GMC Sierra 1500 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 18V868. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to schedule passenger-side air bag module replacement. Reference recall number 18V868 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the recall remedy says dealers will replace the passenger-side air bag module free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced passenger protection in a crash. If the passenger-side frontal air bag does not inflate properly, the front passenger has a higher risk of injury. The repair path is to replace the affected air bag module for free.
What if I bought this truck used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2019 Silverado 1500 or Sierra 1500 is included, then call a franchised Chevrolet dealer with recall number 18V868.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V868000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-800-222-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V868 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V868000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →