NHTSA recall 13V-488 (13V488000)

What is being recalled

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, through September 10, 2013, and equipped with manual reclining seatbacks. In the affected vehicles, either of the front seatbacks may have play. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 202a, "Head Restraints."

Why it is dangerous

If the vehicle is struck from behind, the head restraint may not properly protect occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

GM has notified owners. Dealers will inspect the seatback recliner mechanisms and make adjustments, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's recall number is 13323.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-488 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.