NHTSA Campaign 16V209000
SEAT BELTS
Issued by General Motors LLC · Reported Apr 12, 2016 · 895,232 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
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 affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO | 2014 | 895,232 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO | 2015 | 895,232 |
| GMC | SIERRA 1500 | 2014 | 895,232 |
| GMC | SIERRA 1500 | 2015 | 895,232 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V209000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.