Recall 21V245000: 2014–2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2 other models

Report received

Apr 8, 2021

Manufacturer

General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected

2,568vehicles

Model years

2014–2016

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have received an incorrect replacement tensioner cable assembly as part of a previous recall remedy or a subsequent repair. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.

Possible consequence

A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. 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 N212330040.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 15001,437 complaints
• 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 15001,111 complaints
• 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500797 complaints
• 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe659 complaints
• 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe256 complaints
• 2014 GMC Sierra 1500743 complaints
• 2015 GMC Sierra 1500720 complaints