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🧸 Product DE March 17, 2023

Chevrolet — Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500

Passenger car

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Due to a manufacturing defect of the head protection airbags, the gas generator cover(s) may detach, resulting in that compressed gas escapes and the cover(s) can be catapulted into the vehicle, creating a risk of injury to the occupants.
Origin
United States

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1275 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is about some Chevrolet Silverado trucks made in the United States. A part inside the airbag may come loose and fly into the truck.

What's happening? The airbag’s cover might break and shoot out inside the truck. This could hurt the people inside.

Does this affect me? If you own or ride in a Silverado 1500, 2500, or 3500 made in the U.S., this could affect you.

What should I do? Take your truck to a Chevrolet dealer right away. Ask your dealer or doctor if you have questions.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Chevrolet
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to a manufacturing defect of the head protection airbags, the gas generator cover(s) may detach, resulting in that compressed gas escapes and the cover(s) can be catapulted into the vehicle, creating a risk of injury to the occupants. · Origin: United States

First published
March 17, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10008066

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Chevrolet — Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to a manufacturing defect of the head protection airbags, the gas generator cover(s) may detach, resulting in that compressed gas escapes and the cover(s) can be catapulted into the vehicle, creati...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 17, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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