NHTSA Recall 14V446000: Seats
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 124,007 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Buick Encore.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V446000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 14340 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | July 23, 2014 |
| Owner notification | August 15, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.
Safety risk
A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14340.
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 14V446000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Encore | 2013, 2014 |
| Cadillac ATS | 2013, 2014 |
| Cadillac CTS | 2014 |
| Cadillac ELR | 2014 |
| Chevrolet Caprice | 2014 |
| Chevrolet Cheverolet SS | 2014 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | 2014, 2015 |
| GMC Sierra | 2014, 2015 |
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.