NHTSA recall 18V-291 (18V291000)
seat belts recall reported May 3, 2018 - about 23,004 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V291000
- Also written as
- 18V-291
- Manufacturer number
- 18156
- Reported
- May 3, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~23,004
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe Police Pursuit and Special-Service vehicles. 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.
Why it is dangerous
If the pretensioner cable becomes fatigued or breaks, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pretensioner cable and seat side-shield, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18156.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-291 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.