NHTSA Recall 16V518000: Seat belts: front
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 15,486 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V518000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 31340 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT |
| Report received | July 8, 2016 |
| Owner notification | November 3, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit vehicles manufactured May 14, 2013 through June 14, 2016, and Chevrolet SS vehicles manufactured May 15, 2013 through April 27, 2016. The driver's seat belt tensioner cable may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.
Safety risk
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 inspect the tensioner cable assembly, replacing any cable that is damaged. For vehicles that do not require a tensioner assembly replacement, a cable guide will be installed. All vehicles will receive new seat trim with a redesigned opening for the cable routing. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 31340.
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 16V518000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Chevrolet Cheverolet SS | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
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.