Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Seat belts
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks manufactured January 29, 2013, to January 21, 2015. While entering the vehicle, the seat belt tensioner cable may be positioned such that the driver slides over it. This movement may result in the fatigue and separation of the cable.
What could happen
If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent the tensioner from being damaged. Any tensioner that has already been damaged will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. 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 15822.
Vehicles covered
- Chevrolet Silverado 2014–2015
- Gmc Sierra 1500 2014–2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V209000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- General Motors LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 12, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jul 11, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 895,232
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 29, 2013 to Sep 4, 2014
- Part
- Seat belts
- Maker's own recall number
- 15822
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 www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Electrical system Feb 11, 2016
- Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Air bags Dec 10, 2015
- Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Equipment Oct 30, 2015
- Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Electrical system Oct 9, 2015
- Cadillac / Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Electrical system Dec 30, 2014
- Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Power train Dec 24, 2014
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.