NHTSA Recall 13V488000: Head restraint (seats)
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 18,972 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Silverado.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V488000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 13323 |
| Component | SEATS › FRONT ASSEMBLY › HEAD RESTRAINT |
| Report received | October 17, 2013 |
| Owner notification | October 21, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
If the vehicle is struck from behind, the head restraint may not properly protect occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V488000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.