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Recall 21V-245

General Motors, LLC recalled the 2014 to 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2 other models: Seat belts (front).

At a glance

Campaign number
21V-245
Reported
April 8, 2021
Vehicles affected
2,568 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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-[removed], and GMC customer service at 1-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is N212330040.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles