Vehicle recall 24V738000 · October 2, 2024

Chevrolet Silverado 4500, Silverado 5500 and 1 more model

The air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) may not have been activated during installation.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, 6500HD vehicles. The air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) may not have been activated during installation.
Consequence: Inactive air bags will not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: A Navistar technician will activate the air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242477760.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 24V738000
Reported to NHTSA: October 2, 2024
Filed by: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer campaign: N242477760
Owner notification: November 1, 2024
Vehicles potentially affected: 25
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module › Software

Recall 24V738000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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