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NHTSA Recall 19V814000: Pretensioner (seat belts)

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 556,399 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

556,399
vehicles potentially affected
6
models affected
2019
owners notified (December 13)
NHTSA campaign19V814000
Manufacturer campaignN192270600
ComponentSEAT BELTS › PRETENSIONER
Report receivedNovember 14, 2019
Owner notificationDecember 13, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2020 Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles equipped with carpet floor covering. When the front seat belt pretensioners deploy, hot gas may vent through an opening in the pretensioner bracket, possibly igniting the carpet.

Safety risk

A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will close off the opening in the pretensioner bracket, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192270600.

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 19V814000

Make and modelModel years
Chevrolet Silverado 15002019, 2020
Chevrolet Silverado 25002020
Chevrolet Silverado 35002020
GMC Sierra 15002019, 2020
GMC Sierra 25002020
GMC Sierra 35002020

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.