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NHTSA Recall 20V811000: Critical fasteners (seat belts) and seat belts

General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 470 vehicles. It affects 18 models including the Cadillac Escalade ESV.

470
vehicles potentially affected
18
models affected
2021
owners notified (January 29)
NHTSA campaign20V811000
Manufacturer campaignN202322230
ComponentsSEAT BELTS › CRITICAL FASTENERS; SEAT BELTS
Report receivedDecember 23, 2020
Owner notificationJanuary 29, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.

Safety risk

If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.

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 20V811000

Make and modelModel years
Cadillac Escalade ESV2021
Cadillac Escalade NA2021
Chevrolet Blazer2021
Chevrolet Bolt EV2020
Chevrolet Camaro2021
Chevrolet Colorado2021
Chevrolet Equinox2021
Chevrolet Silverado 15002021
Chevrolet Silverado 25002021
Chevrolet Silverado 35002021
Chevrolet Suburban2021
Chevrolet Tahoe2021
GMC Canyon2021
GMC Sierra 15002021
GMC Sierra 25002021
GMC Sierra 35002021
GMC Yukon2021
GMC Yukon XL2021

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.