NHTSA Recall 20V638000: Seat belts: front
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,788 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V638000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N202312100 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT |
| Report received | October 15, 2020 |
| Owner notification | November 17, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS and Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 16V-518. The repair may not have been performed properly. 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 vehicles to determine whether the new seat trim was installed and replace the trim as necessary. Dealers will also inspect and replace the pretensioner cable assembly, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202312100
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 20V638000
| 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.