NHTSA · Vehicle recall
Chevrolet Blazer, Bolt EV, Camaro and others: Seat belts
- Date
- Dec. 23, 2020
- Filed by
- General Motors, LLC
- Vehicles
- Cadillac Escalade ESV (2021); Cadillac Escalade NA (2021); Chevrolet Blazer (2021); Chevrolet Bolt EV (2020); Chevrolet Camaro (2021); Chevrolet Colorado (2021); Chevrolet Equinox (2021); Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2021); Chevrolet Silverado 2500 (2021); Chevrolet Silverado 3500 (2021); Chevrolet Suburban (2021); Chevrolet Tahoe (2021); GMC Canyon (2021); GMC Sierra 1500 (2021); GMC Sierra 2500 (2021); GMC Sierra 3500 (2021); GMC Yukon (2021); GMC Yukon XL (2021)
- Component
- Seat Belts; Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners
- Description of the defect
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
- Potentially affected
- 470
- What can happen
- If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.
- Recall 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.
- Owner notification date
- Jan. 29, 2021
- Manufacturer campaign number
- N202322230
- Recall type
- V (vehicle)
- Influenced by
- MFR
- Manufacturer's component
- BOLT – PAN HEAD · 7/16-20 X 28.0 T50 Taptite 2000 Bolt · 11611776
- Recall number
- 20V811000
What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed
Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.