NHTSA recall 21V-245 (21V245000)
seat belts recall reported April 8, 2021 - about 2,568 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V245000
- Also written as
- 21V-245
- Manufacturer number
- N212330040
- Reported
- April 8, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,568
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212330040.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-245 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 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.