Chevrolet Silverado: Air bags — sensor/control module-inactive

Affects Chevrolet Silverado · 2016 — about 90 vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational